Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 3.29pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 12.57pm

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 and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm (Note - First Sunday shooting in 2025 will be 26 January)
• NSW Kings - Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 January 2025 (5 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.

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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• Malabar Headland National Park
  • Artillery track
  • Boora Point walking track

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2024, 2.39pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 3.53pm

Closed areas: Royal 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:

• 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. There's 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.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park
  • Garawarra Farm carpark
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Nov 2024, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Skylight Cave

Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous. 

There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Skylight cave

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 8.44am

Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track Closed due to track damage

Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice due to repairs and upgrades.

The walking track will re-open as soon as it safe to do so.

For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am

Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage

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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 11.29am

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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 4.55pm

Safety alerts: 1080 pest management program

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 will take place between 30 August 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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• Towra Point Nature Reserve
  • Quibray Bay viewing platform
  • Towra Spit Beach

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.40am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 7.50pm

Closed areas: Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities

Contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Cricket Pitch and upgrading the carpark from mid October 2024 to February 2025. During these construction works the precinct will be fenced off and work crews will be on site.

Toilets and parking will remain available at Commemoration Flat.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 2.44pm

Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre

Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct, including parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.

Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Kurnell Visitor Centre

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 2.09pm

Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat

Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.

The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Commemoration Flat picnic area

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 3.55pm

Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network

Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights. 

Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.

People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.03am

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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• Royal National Park
  • Werrong Beach track

Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.19pm

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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• Heathcote National Park
  • Mirang Pool picnic area

Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.41pm

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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• Royal National Park
  • North Era campground

Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 11.59am

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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• Royal National Park
  • Curra Moors loop track

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 9.41am

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track