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Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 8.28am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in 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 tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

  • Part of the Round Walk (Katoomba Falls) is closed from Vanimans Lookout to Juliet's Balcony due to tree fall and associated track damage. 
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk (Lillians Bridge west to Fairmont) will be closed for a helicopter operation on 2 April.  
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade.
  • Gordon Falls picnic area is closed due to upgrades. Detours for walking tracks are in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  • Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.    
  • Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  • Six Foot track between Katoomba (Explorer's Tree) to Alum Creek will be closed from Tuesday 1 April to Thursday 3 April 2025 for aerial pest control works.  
  • Mt Hay Road will be closed from Monday 24th March until Friday 4th April 2025 to allow for road repairs. This includes no access to Lockleys Pylon, Fortress Ridge and Butterbox Canyon.  No access to the Grose Valley via Mt Hay Rd.  Access for walkers and cyclists available on weekends. 

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Wentworth Falls top crossing is closed from 1-3 Apri for repairs. There is no access from the picnic area to Rocket Point, National Pass or Lincoln Rock.  
  • Rocket Point and KingsTableland Routes closed for helicopter operations on 1-2 April.  
  • Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  • Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

  • Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  • Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 3.36pm

Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed

Red Hands Cave, Red Hands Cave walking track, Campfire Creek walking track and the Link walking track within Blue Mountains National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors due to deterioration of the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave.

An investigation into the elevated platform is being undertaken while the area is temporarily closed from Tuesday 1 April 2025 until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.

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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 1.18pm to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 1.30pm

Closed areas: Wentworth Falls Crossing closure.

There will be no access to the top or middle crossings of Wentworth Falls within Blue Mountains National Park from Tuesday 1st April until Friday 4th April to allow for walking track works.  There will be no access from Rocket Point walking track to Wentworth Falls due to this closure.  For further information please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877.  

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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 4.07pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 4.20pm

Closed areas: Grand Cliff Top Walk Closure - Day 1 section

Lillians Bridge section of the Grand Clifftop Walking Track (Day 1) within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to the public on Thursday 3rd April 2025 to allow for track works.  From Monday 7th April to Friday 11th April 2025 track diversions will be in place to allow for public access through this section.  For Further information please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877.  

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11.15am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 3.13pm

Closed areas: Mt Hay Road, Lockleys Pylon, Butterbox Point Closed

Mt Hay Road within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed from Monday 24 March until Friday 4 April 2025 to allow for road repairs.  Access available to walkers and cyclists on weekends.

During this time there will be no access to the following areas:

  • Lockleys Pylon walking track
  • Butterbox Canyon
  • Fortress Ridge and the surrounding Mt Hay precinct  
  • No access from Acacia Flat campground to Mt Hay Road. For further information please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.  

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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.53am

Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed

This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ; 

How you can help

To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:

  • Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
  • Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
  • Stay on formed tracks
  • Follow instructions on signage
  • Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.

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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10.13am

Closed areas: Woodford Oaks Singles Bike track closure

Woodford-Oaks Singles track within the Glenbrook precinct of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Wednesday 12 March to Wednesday 30 April 2025 inclusive, for track maintenance works.

Woodford-Oaks Singles track will be open on weekends.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

  • The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
  • Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 10.12am

Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.19am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.53am

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

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 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 Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.20am

Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area

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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