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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed until 12 December 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 2 Dec 2025, 11.28am to Wed 17 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 11.41am
Other planned events: Infrastructure repairs - Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay
Expect short delays and partial temporary closures to the carparks in Apple Tree Bay and the Gibberagong precinct at Bobbin Head from Wednesday 3 December 2025 to Wednesday 17 December 2025 due to essential infrastructure works to curbs, gutters, stormwater pits and repairs to potholes.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS)
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2.42pm to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 8.45am
Closed areas: Little Beach walking track and trail closed for road works
Access to Little Beach will be closed for road works from 6am to 2pm from Monday 1 December to Friday 5 December 2025.
Closed areas include:
- Little Beach Walking Track (between Grahame Drive and Mourawaring Moor Trail)
- Little Beach Trail
- Little Beach campground and picnic area
- Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach Trail and Bombi Moor Fire Trail
These areas will re-open from 2pm on Friday 5 December.
Visitors using the Bouddi Coastal Walk can alternatively exit to Little Beach Carpark (at Grahame Drive) via the Old Quarry Trail.
Barriers and signage will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.49am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 9.12am
Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) for fox control shooting operation
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) will be closed for periods within a date range of Monday 16th June 2025 to Wednesday 30th December 2025 for fox control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active, the shoot operation area will be delignated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night-time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on (02) 4972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. . There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments in order to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.28pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8.50am
Closed areas: Duckholes picnic area car park closure
The carpark at Duckholes picnic area will be used to locate a Transport for NSW site compound for critical road safety works on McCarrs Creek Road. Works will take place between Sunday 23 November and Friday 19 December 2025.
There will be limited parking available during this time.
For more information contact ConnectSydney on 1800 735 563.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.46am to Mon 15 Dec 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Snapper Point Road closed for scheduled maintenance
Snapper Point Road will be closed for scheduled maintenance from 24 November 2025 to 15 December 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along the road during this time. There will be no access to the following precincts:
- Snapper Point
- Bongon Beach
- Timber Beach
- Moonee Beach via Moonee Beach Trail. Alternative access via Hooey St.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.11pm to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 11.28am
Closed areas: Apple Tree Bay pontoon closed
Apple Tree Bay pontoon is closed for critical safety repair work. It will remain closed until 5th December 2025 or until repaired.
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and canoe launch remain open. There is no alternative tie-off or loading facility at this location, please adjust your plans as needed.
Alternative boat ramps are available at:
- Bay Rd, Berowra Waters
- Peats Ferry Rd, Mooney Mooney
- Parsley Bay, Brooklyn
- Davidson Park, Killarney Heights
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11.40am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.28am
Closed areas: Showground Trail closed
Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed during work hours, from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday for essential trail works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.35pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
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 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.06am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.
Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls - access is unsafe
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 9.13am
Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 9.13am
Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 9.16am
Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
- Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
- Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
- Bundilla Lookout
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 7.39am
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.54am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.56am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Oct 2025, 3.43pm
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.55am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 9.34am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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