Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 17 July 2024, 1.36pm
Applies from Wed 12 Jun 2024, 7.00am
to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 1.36pm.
Other planned events: Ironbark Flat picnic area partial closure
Some sections of Ironbark Flat picnic area, particularly near the river foreshore, will be closed from Wednesday 12 June 2024 until the end of August 2024, dependant on conditions. The closure is due to post-flood turf repairs and to allow the new turf to establish.
Please take note of signage and barriers in place protecting the work area.
The Audley Dancehall and Cafe, Royal National Park Visitor Centre and unaffected portions of the picnic areas will remain open to visitors during the repair works.
For further information, please contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am
to Sun 1 Dec 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 10.12am.
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
- North Era campground is closed until further notice.
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
- Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 27 Jun 2024, 8.38am
to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 8.43am.
Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 3.55pm.
Closed areas: Temptation Creek track and trail closures
Fire trails and walking tracks in the Temptation Creek Precinct will be closed on weekdays from Monday 8 July to Friday 6 September 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. The closed areas are:
- Florence Parade vehicle trail, between Farnell Avenue and Grays Point Road.
- Anana Hill vehicle trail, between Angle Road and Greenhaven Road.
- Temptation Creek vehicle trail
- Gardiners Garage vehicle trail
- Northern section of Rawson Parade vehicle trail. The section between Loftus Oval and the NPWS Royal National Park area office carpark will remain open.
- Grays Point School walking track
- Savilles Creek walking track.
Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 4.58pm
to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.58pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.09pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The affected areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.
Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am.
Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jul 2024, 8.27am.
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.42am.
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Jun 2024, 10.46am.
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Jun 2024, 10.47am.
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jul 2024, 6.00am to Mon 22 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.56am
Other planned events: Pay Machine notice
Pay machines in this park are being upgraded from Tuesday, 16th of July to Monday, 22 July 2024.
The upgrade is designed to enhance reliability for your convenience. During this process park use fees can be paid as follows:
- Coin payments may not be accepted at pay machines; however, credit card payments are accepted.
- Credit card payments can also be made at the Vehicle Entry Station on Polo Street or via the Park’nPay app.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Visitor Services & Compliance Team on 02 9542 0666.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jul 2024, 3.06pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
- The 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.
- ANZAC Rifle Range special events:
- All Schools training and competition - Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 July 2024 (8am to 5pm each day)
- Service Rifle Championships - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024 (8am to 5pm both days)
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
- Park entry gates are closed.
The western section of the national park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open when the rifle range is in use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 6.00pm to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Areas Closed for ground pest control operations
Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed between 09:00am Monday 1st July and 09:00am Friday 2nd August, 2024 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. These areas may include:
- Rhododendron Gardens
- Maddens Plains
- Kembla Ridge Track
- Kembla Ring Track
- Staffords Management Trail
- O'Briens Management Trail
- Mt Keira Girl Guides
- Mt Keira Scouts
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 Tue 11 Jun 2024, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Fireroad 10C in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslip
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 Fri 31 May 2024, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track closed due track damage
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: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Lookout Track closed for track works
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 15 Feb 2024, 5.04pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 May 2024, 4.40pm
Closed areas: Artillery track closed
Artillery track is currently closed until repairs are completed to nearby historic structures. Boora Point walking track remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2023, 9.07am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2024, 8.59am
Closed areas: Kurnell foreshore partial closure
Transport for NSW is constructing ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse. Closures will be in place until late 2024. There will be no public access to the foreshore area between Prince Charles Parade and the wharf along Monument walking track. Alternative pedestrian pathways will be in place to allow public access into Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
For more information visit the Kamay Ferry Wharves project webpage.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jul 2024, 8.26am
Safety alerts: Pipeline fire trail flood damage
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 Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.10pm
Safety alerts: Lower Pipeline fire trail
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.
Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip, they should avoid using the trail until a geotechnical assessment is undertaken.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Commemoration Flat amenities block closed
From March to June 2024, contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Commemoration Flat and upgrading the associated services. During these construction works, the northern part of Commemoration Flat carpark and the amenities block will be fenced off and occupied, and work crews will be on site.
Toilets will remain available at the visitors centre and cricket pitch area. The surrounding picnic areas and barbecue facilities will continue to be accessible during construction.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 11.00am
Closed areas: Woodward track
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: Thu 2 May 2024, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
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 Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 10.19am
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
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: Wed 5 Jun 2024, 5.02pm
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
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 Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Feb 2024, 11.22am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 10.52am
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
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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