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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 3.36pm
Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed
Red Hands Cave, Red Hands Cave walking track, Campfire Creek walking track and the Link walking track within Blue Mountains National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors due to deterioration of the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave.
An investigation into the elevated platform is being undertaken while the area is temporarily closed from Tuesday 1 April 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.
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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 Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10.13am
Closed areas: Woodford Oaks Singles Bike track closure
Woodford-Oaks Singles track within the Glenbrook precinct of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Wednesday 12 March to Wednesday 30 April 2025 inclusive, for track maintenance works.
Woodford-Oaks Singles track will be open on weekends.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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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, 1.55pm
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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