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Forest walk to Sublime Point track

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.41am

Safety alerts: Curra Moors loop track closure

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.

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 2.47pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.41am

Closed areas: Toilets closed at Pool Flat picnic area

The toilets at Pool Flat picnic area are closed until further notice due to a vandalism event. The nearest alternative toilets can be found at Ironbark Flat near Royal National Park Visitor Centre.

For more information, contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 10.02am to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 4.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.37am

Safety alerts: Helicopter lift operation

A helicopter lift operation will take place in Royal National Park on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January 2025 staging out of Garawarra Farm. 

Please note:

  • Garawarra Ridge fire trail will be open with intermitted closures in place
  • Burgh ridge track and access to Figure 8 pools will remain open with intermitted closures in place.

Please expect minor delays. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 7.00am to Fri 7 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 11.10am

Closed areas: The Meadows vehicle trail closed for trail repairs

The Meadows vehicle trail in the Royal National Park is closed on weekdays from Monday 13 January to Friday 7 February 2025 due to construction works.

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10.42am to Wed 5 Feb 2025, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jan 2025, 10.45am

Closed areas: Kellys Falls fire trail closed for maintenance

Please be advised that contractors will be commencing vegetation trimming & flood surface repair works to Kellys Falls Fire Trail on Wed 15th January.

These works are expected to take about 3 weeks to complete.

Vehicle access will not be possible while the works are being undertaken.

Pedestrians and Cyclists are NOT permitted on the trail during the works, they will be turned around onsite.

Enquiries: 9542 0648.

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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 2.58pm

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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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2024, 2.39pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.23am

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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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 1.16pm

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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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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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 2.46pm

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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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 2.45pm

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.

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Local alerts

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/forest-walk-to-sublime-point-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area in the South Coast region
  • Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. However, it is recommended that bushwalking only be undertaken during daylight hours because of the presence of cliff edges and other hazards.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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