Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 12.20pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Apr 2025, 12.30pm

Closed areas: Glenbrook Causeway closed due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall, Glenbrook causeway is now closed. There is no access to Euroka Campground, Red Hands Cave, Nepean Lookout, or the Oaks firetrail. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Euroka campground
  • Glenbrook Gorge track
  • Jellybean track
  • Nepean lookout
  • Nepean River walking track
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 3.08pm

Hazard reduction burns: Wianamatta Cultural Burn

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 28/04/2025. The fire is called Wianamatta Cultural Burn. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Wianamatta Regional Park

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 2.49pm

Hazard reduction burns: Wianamatta Cultural Burn - South Block

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 28/04/2025. The fire is called Wianamatta Cultural Burn - South Block. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Wianamatta Regional Park

Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.52am

Other planned events: Illegal track network closure and rehabilitation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking closure and rehabilitation of the illegal track network in Mulgoa Nature Reserve. These works include track removal, bush regeneration including weed removal and erosion control works. Please help us to look after the reserve by walking and exercising only on the parks main vehicle fire trail network. Please be aware that the following are not permitted in Mulgoa Nature Reserve at all times, Mountain bikes, trail bikes, e bikes, scooters and dogs. For further information contact the Cumberland Area Office 45802750

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• Mulgoa Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Nepean River Fire Trail is closed for flood repairs and maintenance

Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail) in Yellomundee Regional Park will be closed weekdays for flood repairs and maintenance from Monday 14 April 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place;
• Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail)
• Local mountain bike tracks within Yellomundee RP

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• Yellomundee Regional Park

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed

The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 1 April 2025 until further notice:

• Red Hands Cave
• Red Hands Cave walking track
• Campfire Creek walking track
• the Link walking track

This is to allow for works on the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am

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.

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9.42am

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

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.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

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

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area