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Mount Kembla Ring track

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.15pm to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 2.24pm

Closed areas: Mt Keira Ring Track: Partial Closure due to track repairs

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 Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Deer control program in Upper Nepean State Conservation Area from 24 March - 30 June 2025

Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (UNSCA) will be conducting a feral deer management program between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

  • The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.

 

Please note, UNSCA is entirely within the WaterNSW Special Area and is permanently closed to public access.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am

Fire bans: Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

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 the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

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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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/mount-kembla-ring-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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