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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred most national parks in northern NSW, including campgrounds and day use areas will remain closed for safety.
See detailsLast reviewed: Tue 25 February 2025, 10.36am
Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.48am to Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 10.36am.
The section of Curra Moors loop track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
Curra Moors fire trail remains open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.15pm to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30pm
The Mount Keira Ring Track in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area has a partial closure due to track repairs, from Wednesday 12 March till Wednesday 2 April.
The closure is in place from Camp Road down to the Girl Guide Campsite.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.50pm
The Sublime Point Walking Track in The Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is closed due to heavy rainfall and significant landfall risks from Tuesday 11th March 2025.
The walking track will be re-opened after assessing it is safe for public use again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 2.00pm
Vehicle Trails Closed
Loftus Trig Vehicle Trail, Engadine Lakes Vehicle Trail, Goarra Ridge Vehicle Trail & Farnell Avenue Vehicle Trail will be closed on weekdays commencing Wednesday 12th March to Friday 04th April 2025 while trail construction work is being undertaken. All trails will be reopened on weekends.
Heavy machinery will be operating on all vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Office on 9542 0632.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.31am
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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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 4.21pm
Some walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network at Temptation Creek are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 9542 0648
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 10.00am to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.56pm
Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 2 May 2025.
The trails to be closed include;
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 6.00am to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 7.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 10.07am
This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. Fore more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 3.25pm
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:
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 2.09pm
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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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
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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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 11.29am
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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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7.25am
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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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 9.00am
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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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 2.46pm
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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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.44am
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.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/curra-moors-loop-track/local-alerts
Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
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