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Applies from Fri 28 Jun 2024, 11.36am to Fri 12 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 11.42am
Tunks Hill picnic precinct is currently closed for maintenance and will reopen on Saturday 13 July 2024. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 10.57am
The Manly to the Spit walking track will be closed between 91 Cutler Road and 17 Ogilvy Road, Clontarf from Wednesday 29 May to Mid July 2024 for the replacement of a pedestrian bridge near Castle Rock Beach. An alternate route is available via Cutler Road, Barrabooka Road and Ogilvy Road. Directional signage will be in place to guide pedestrians through the alternate route.
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Applies from Fri 21 Jun 2024, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jun 2024, 10.58am
The balustrade at the Arabanoo lookout will be replaced over the coming week to repair damaged/failing infrastructure . The lookout will remain open while the works are underway. Work areas will be marked off with bunting and visitors are advised to take care when visiting the lookout and obey advisory signs.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jun 2024, 3.09pm
A section of the Bondi to Manly Walk or Grotto Point Track between Cutler Road Clontarf and Tania Park at Balgowlah Heights will be upgraded over the coming 2 months. Works will involve replacing rotted and splintered timber decking with fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) mesh to improve public safety and reduce maintenance costs. Some support structures may also require replacement. The track will remain open and visitors are advised to take care when traversing work areas.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2024, 1.37pm
Works will commence on Monday 13 May 2024 in the loop road section of North Head Scenic Drive, near the Fairfax lookout car park. The work will involve road shoulder stabilisation and drainage.
The work area has been expanded to include the area alongside North Head Scenic Drive from the Quarantine Station roundabout to the sandstone arch. Works will include some restoration of bushland where necessary, and are scheduled between 7am and 4pm weekdays. The work is expected to be completed by Friday 21 June, weather permitting. Traffic control will be in place. There may be minor traffic delays.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2024, 12.36pm
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
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 3 Jun 2024, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 11.01am
The toilet block at Middle Head will be closed from Tuesday 4 June to Sunday 30 June 2024 as the building undergoes remediation works.
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Applies from Wed 26 Jun 2024, 3.55pm to Tue 2 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jun 2024, 7.57am
There will be scheduled vegetation works on the trail network in Lane Cove National Park, starting Monday 1 July 2024 through to Tuesday 2 July 2024, weather permitting:
The following will be closed during these works:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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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
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 Tue 24 Jan 2023, 10.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 May 2024, 4.22pm
Gardeners Cottage will not be available for bookings until the replacement of the concrete seawall at Shark Beach, Nielsen Park has been completed. For more information on the seawall replacement please visit the project website or call the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jun 2024, 11.11am
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 May 2024, 11.09am
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities. Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
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Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Feb 2024, 12.48pm
Hornby Lighthouse at South Head is currently undergoing restoration and maintenance. Completion is scheduled for September 2024. South Head heritage trail remains open. However, views and access around the Hornby Lighthouse will be temporarily impacted during these works.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 9.51am
Sugarloaf car park in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.05pm to Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 9.51am
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 10.10am
Fort Denison is currently closed.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
For more information, visit the project webpage or email us. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 31 Jan 2024, 11.34pm to Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jan 2024, 9.41am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2024 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 31 Jan 2024, 11.25pm to Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jan 2024, 9.33am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2024 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 9.52am
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
The following areas, and the bushland surrounding them, are also closed due to steep and unstable ground:
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 May 2024, 2.25pm
Part of Casuarina track is closed from Thursday 23 March 2023 until further notice due to maintenance on the footbridge.
The closed area is the section of Casuarina track between the end of Boree Road and the Carrol Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.19am
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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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/lookouts/bradleys-head-booraghee-amphitheatre/local-alerts
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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