Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.23pm

Safety alerts: Extreme Fire Danger

NPWS is advising visitors to local national parks to take caution on Friday 27th December 2024 due to high to extreme fire danger.

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Greater Hunter region.

High temperatures and strong winds are forecast and are likely to lead to dangerous conditions that may change quickly.

Plan your visit to a national park carefully, take adequate water and remain hydrated.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

NPWS recommends reviewing RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Affects 8 parks and 38 locations nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
  • Allen Strom lookout
  • Bouddi coastal walk
  • Bouddi Ridge explorer
  • Box Head track
  • Bullimah Spur track
  • Dadar lookout
  • Daleys Point walking track
  • Flannel Flower walking track
  • Ganyi lookout
  • Garawa lookout
  • Gerrin Point lookout
  • Little Beach campground
  • Lobster Beach
  • Maitland Bay Information Centre
  • Maitland Bay track
  • Marang lookout
  • Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area
  • Mount Bouddi walking track
  • Mullian lookout
  • Putty Beach campground
  • Rocky Point trail
  • Strom loop
  • Tallow Beach campground
  • Toorongong lookout
• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place
  • Girrakool loop track
  • Girrakool picnic area
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Mooney Mooney nature walk
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Piles Creek loop
  • Somersby Falls picnic area
  • Somersby Falls walking track
  • Staples lookout
  • Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Saratoga Island Nature Reserve
• Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 26 Dec 2024, 4.19pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 12.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 4.23pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Friday 27 December 2024

All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Friday 27 December 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.

The following areas are closed:

• West Head road
• West Head lookout
• Barrenjoey headland
• Sphinx memorial precinct
• Stringybark Ridge precinct
• All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)

These areas will remain open:

• Apple Tree Bay picnic area
• Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
• Bobbin Head picnic areas
• Bobbin Head Marina
• Duckholes picnic area
• Illawong Bay picnic area
• Gibberagong Boardwalk
• Kalkari Discovery Centre (the walking track is closed)
• The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 3.53pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 10 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
• Lion Island Nature Reserve
• Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Saratoga Island Nature Reserve
• Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 22 Dec 2024, 1.00am to Thu 2 Jan 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Dec 2024, 11.21am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect 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

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Wed 31 Jul 2024, 10.58pm to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 7.06am

Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’

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 2024 and 31 January 2025 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)

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Sat 29 Jun 2024, 3.18pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.45am

Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure

Berowra walking track is partially closed until further notice from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.

The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay
  • Bobbin Head
  • Bobbin Head Visitor Centre
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station
  • The Pavillion picnic shelter
  • The Station picnic shelter

Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure

The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.

Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 10.31am

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 4.09pm

Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed

North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.

The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.

Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:

• The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
• The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.

Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • West Head lookout