Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 12.56pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 4.47pm

Safety alerts: Changed conditions due to forecast heavy rain

Please be aware that creeks and rivers may become impassable, due to forecast heavy rainfall. Canyons will be hazardous.

Extended rainfall increases the risk of road subsidence, landslides, rockfall and treefall. Incidents can occur without notice, but most commonly occur on steep slopes below cliff lines.

Please consider weather when planning activities. Tracks and roads can be closed at short notice.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Evans Crown Nature Reserve
• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 12.41pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.29am

Closed parks: Park closure due to heavy rainfall

Turon River National Park, including the campgrounds, is closed due to expected heavy rain fall from Thursday 28 November 2024, 12pm.  The area will be assessed and  will re-open as soon as it is safe.

 Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Turon National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 12.45pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.29am

Closed parks: Park closure due to heavy rainfall

Marangaroo National Park, including the campgrounds, is closed due to expected heavy rain fall Thursday 28 November 2024, 12pm. The area will be assessed and will re-open as soon as it is safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Marrangaroo National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 12.47pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.28am

Closed areas: Campground closed due to heavy rainfall

Newnes campground is closed due to expected heavy rain fall from 12pm Thursday 28 November 2024. The area will be assessed and will re-open as soon as it is safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 9.44am

Closed parks: No vehicle access to Genowlan Point/ Airly Turret Due to wet weather

There is no vehicle access to Genowlan Point/ Airly Turret due to wet weather and ongoing predicted wet weather.

There is no vehicle access to the following:

• The Grotto
• Airly Turret Radio Tower
• The Diamond Mine
• The Ultimate Slot
• Genowlan Point
• The Valley of the Dinosaurs 

NPWS staff are monitoring conditions and will reopen the track when conditions allow.

Penalties apply for non compliance and for more information please call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Road and Trail Closures Due to Heavy Rainfall

The following roads and walking tracks will be closed from 12pm Friday 29th of November due to a forecasted heavy rainfall event,

- Felled Timber Rd Between Claytons Trail and Middle Trail - Abercrombie River NP

- Baal Bone Trail from Junction of National Trail to Moffits Trail- Gardens of Stone SCA

- Pipeline Walking Track from Newnes Campsite to Glen Davis. Wollemi NP

- Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track. After Glow Worm tunnel to Old Coad Road. Wollemi NP.

Glow Worm Tunnel will remain open however caution is advised when driving and walking in the area.

The above roads and walking tracks will remain closed until further notice.

For more information, please contact NPWS Kanangra Area via Ph (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 1.03pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 1.43pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road closure

Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed for roadworks from 7am on Mondays to 5pm on Fridays between Monday 25 November to Friday 20 December 2024. During this period, the road will be open from 5pm on Fridays to 7am on Mondays.

The closure applies at the intersection of Maiyingu Marragu trail (Blackfellows Hand trail) and Glow Worm Tunnel Road, in front of Bungleboori picnic area.

The following areas will not be accessible on weekdays:

• Glow Worm Tunnel
• Newnes Campsite
• Deep Pass Campsite
• Rocky and Twister Canyon
• Other points of interest north of the roadwork.

An alternative 4WD-only access route will be available between Glow Worm Tunnel Road and Maiyingu Marragu trail (Blackfellows Hand trail) will be provided (also providing access to the Lost City from the north). Please drive with caution, follow park signage and adhere to the speed limit.

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
  • Twister and Rocky Creek canyons

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 4.20pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:

• Coorongooba,
• Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)
• Wheeny Creek
• Colo Meroo
• Sheepskin Hut.

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 4.12pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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

However, the following campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park are exempt:

• Galong Cabins
• Dunphys campground
• Murphys Glen
• Kedumba River campground
• Burralow Creek
• Euroka campgrounds

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.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.21am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting 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.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 1.14pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 12.02pm

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 30 April 2025 unless otherwise extended or removed. 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 10.22am

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Evans Crown Nature Reserve
• Hartley Historic Site

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.47pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

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

Capertee National Park

• Capertee campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

• The Drip day use area

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.37am

Closed areas: Deep Pass Canyon Closed

Deep Pass Canyon is CLOSED till further notice due to rock fall hazard. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Nov 2024, 8.32am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 6.19pm

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Marrangaroo National Park