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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 Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.18am to Thu 3 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.49am
Closed areas: Galah Mountain Road and Rocky Creek Trail Closure
Galah Mountain Road and Rocky Creek Trail in Wollemi National Park will be closed due to road repair and maintenance from Wednesday 19 March 2025 to Midday Thursday 3 April 2025.
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 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 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 Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.40am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.20pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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 Tue 1 Apr 2025, 5.30am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am
Closed areas: Northern Wollemi closed due to aerial pest operation
Northern section of Wollemi National Park is closed from 5am Tuesday 1 April to 6pm Friday 4 April 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
- East of Commission Road to Wambo Mine
- Mellong Swamps and Wollemi Creek including Kings Waterhole and side tracks off Putty Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 4.09pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late May 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late May 2025
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 1.32pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.07pm
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 Ground Baiting Capertee Valley
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park specifically the Canobla Gap Trail and Capertee River Trail areas in the Capertee Valley.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species including the Brush Tailed Wallaby, 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.
Please contact the Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.44am
Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs
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.
Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
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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