Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
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Last reviewed: Fri 30 August 2024, 3.31pm
Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Wed 4 Sep 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.31pm.
Perrys Lookdown Road (including Anvil Rock) is closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 September 2024 while roadworks are underway. The road will be open on weekends.
Alternative access to Acacia Flat is available via Lockley Pylon.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.29pm.
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 8.31pm.
Valley of the Waters is closed below Nature track junction until the end of September 2024 for track repairs. There is no access to Empress Canyon and Sylvia Falls.
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Applies from Thu 29 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Aug 2024, 9.26am.
Giant Stairway is closed from Thursday 29 August to end of September 2024 between Lady Game lookout and Dardanelles Pass. Access out of the valley is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 11.45am to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 4.57pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 26 August 2024 to Sunday 8 September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Blackheath 02 4787 8877
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Glenbrook 02 4720 6200
Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 2.21pm.
Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot track is closed to protect public safety. An upgrade is being planned and the bridge is expected to reopen in mid August 2024. Signs and barriers are in place to prevent access onto the bridge.
Crown Lands, which manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs River. Any attempts to cross the river are at your own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding.
For further information visit the Six Foot track website.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Sat 2 Nov 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 2.20pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.38pm to Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 8.40am.
Woodford-Oaks trail is closed on weekdays to all cyclists and pedestrians due to heavy machinery in operation.
The Oaks and Single tracks will be open to cyclists on weekends, and will fully reopen as soon as works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm to Mon 13 Jan 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm.
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.48pm to Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 6.32am.
The Glenbrook precinct will be closed on weekdays for major roadworks, from Monday 29 April to Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Heavy machinery and vehicles will be in operation from Mondays to Fridays during this period. Access beyond the entry gate will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
The closed areas (Mondays to Fridays) include:
The precinct will open on weekends, with most areas accessible.
The following areas will be open on weekends:
Other sections, including Red Hands Cave and Euroka campground, will remain closed over the weekend. The precinct will fully reopen as soon as works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 6.31am.
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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| 2 September 2024 | Hazard reduction burns | Woods Creek HR | Details |
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 5.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 2.56pm There is a fire in this park called Woods Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines. |
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| 3 September 2024 | Hazard reduction burns | Blue Pool Hazard Reduction | Details |
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.44pm There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 03/09/2024. The fire is called Blue Pool Hazard Reduction. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines. |
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| 3 September 2024 | Hazard reduction burns | Wood Creek HR | Details |
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Aug 2024, 2.48pm There is a fire in this park called Wood Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines. |
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| 9 September 2024 | Closed areas | Southern section of park closed for aerial pest control operation | Details |
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 7.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 1.28pm Southern section of park closed for aerial pest control operation. The southern section of Blue Mountains National Park is closed 7am, Monday 9 September to 5pm, Friday 13 September 2024 AND 7am, Monday 23 September to 5pm, Friday 27 September 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. The Oberon-Colong Stock Route and Yerranderie Regional Park remain open. Areas closed include.
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| 9 September 2024 | Closed areas | Six Foot Track closed for Fire Trail Maintenance Work | Details |
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.46pm to Mon 23 Sep 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 2.38pm A section of the Six Foot Track in the Blue Mountains National Park is closed for fire trail maintenance works from Monday 9 September to Monday 23 September 2024. The closed areas is on Nellies Glen Road, between the Katoomba trackhead and Mitchells Creek trail. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Blackheath (02) 4787 8877. Affects 1 location in this park: Show list |
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Sep 2024, 11.19am
There is a fire in this park called BURRAGORANG RD, NATTAI. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 10.00am
Lower Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in a minor landslide, taking out part of the fire trail itself.
Authorised Vehicles should avoid the area.
A landslip has occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off this trail. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
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Applies from Sat 31 Aug 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 9.29am
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 31/08/2024. The fire is called Hallidays Road HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 11.50am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 7.43am
Occasional flood remediation work may occur Monday to Friday which may create noise disturbance. Please contact the area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 9.30am
Wombeyan Caves dormitory accommodation will be closed until further notice due to an electrical fault. This precinct will remain closed while the fault is diagnosed and repaired.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 11.04am to Thu 26 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 10.17am
State Mine Gully Road will be closed for road works (7 days) until Thursday 26th September. The road is unable to be opened on weekends for the safety of visitors.
The closure on State Mine Gully Road applies from the boundary of the State Conservation Area for a length of 1km north.
Visitors are advised to use Old Bells Line of Road (Starting at the Zig Zag Railway) as the primary access into the State Conservation Area and for access to Glow Worm Tunnel Road during the closure period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.37am
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.
There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 1 Sep 2024, 12.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2024, 12.20pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 September 2024 and 28 February 2025 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2024, 9.23am
Deep Pass Canyon is CLOSED till further notice due to rock fall hazard.
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Applies from Wed 14 Aug 2024, 9.41am to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 10.54am
Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed between 09:00am Monday 14th August and 09:00am Friday 25th October, 2024 for a night ground shooting pest operation. The area affected will be:
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night ground shooting of deer between 6pm and 9am Monday - Friday. The program does not run during school holidays, weekends or on public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands park office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 9.26am
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 9.24am
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 2.22pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 4.57pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 11.39am to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 4.05pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (NR), Yarrobil NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 2.31pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 4.03pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 2.48pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 4.01pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP and Turon NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 11.48am to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 3.59pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.25pm to Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 9.07am
There is no access to Wombeyan Caves from Mittagong/Bowral, as this section of Wombeyan Caves Road remains closed until further notice. Visitors are advised to access the caves via the Goulburn-Oberon Road only.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Sat 2 Nov 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 2.20pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2024, 11.52am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 9.06am
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 4 Apr 2024, 11.15am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 4.11pm
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is closed from 4th April 2024 until 27th September 2024 due to flood damage from multiple rain events including the June Long Weekend in 2024
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Tue 23 Jul 2024, 12.56pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 1.33pm
The eastern section of Tugalong area in Guula Ngurra National Park will be temporarily closed until 30 September 2024.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 6.31am
Six Foot track is closed past Binda Bush cabins while Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed for repairs to flood-damaged roads and landslips.
There is no access to Jenolan Caves.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 12.55pm to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.36pm
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.38pm
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will remain closed for public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 26 Jun 2024, 3.03pm to Thu 26 Jun 2025, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 3.07pm
Yango walking track is closed due to storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga Area Office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2024, 8.31am
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Tue 11 Jun 2024, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.50am
Fireroad 10C (Darkes Forest - O'Hares Creek) is closed to the public due to a landslip (June 2024) following heavy rain. This will remain closed until the trail is repaired and is safe and accessible.
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Applies from Tue 12 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Wed 30 Oct 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.54pm
Some areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, October 30 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office: (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 31 May 2024, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.49am
Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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Applies from Mon 27 May 2024, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.51am
Lookout Track from Panorama House to Sublime Point is closed for ongoing track works. For further information please contact the local office on (02) 4224 4188.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.26am
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until September 2024.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 8 May 2024, 2.09pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 10 Aug 2024, 9.07am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Sunday 6th October 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi NP, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the Wollemi Yengo NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 2.16pm
Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in deep rutting to the trail surface in some locations.
Pedestrians and Cyclists should use caution when tracking over these surfaces.
Care should be taken after heavy rain at all creek crossing and causeway points along this trail as water flows very fast and deep.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.54pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.53pm
A ground pest control program will be undertaken in Upper Nepean State Conservation Area between 6pm and 6am every day, between 29 April and 30 Sep 2024. The Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is entirely within the Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area (Water Catchment). In order to protect the area, the Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed to public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area Office at (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 1.43pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.54pm
Northern section of park closed for a ground pest control operation.
The northern section of Burragorang State Conservation Area is closed between 6pm and 6am every day, except weekends, between 29 April and 30 Sep 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closure will extend from Ridge Road & Fire Trail 10a through to the northern extent of the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area Office at (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Aug 2024, 10.33am
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 10.31am
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 9.16am
Longneck Lagoon walking track open. Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Aug 2024, 4.39pm
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Aug 2024, 3.30pm
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jun 2024, 9.08pm
Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.
During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jul 2024, 8.08am
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 8.35am
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/blue-mountains-canyoning-abseiling-adventures/local-alerts
Blackheath area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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