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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 4.39pm
Closed areas: Devlins Creek fire trails maintenance
Surface works will be carried out on the Devlins Creek fire trail network in Lane Cove National Park from Wednesday 5 February to Friday 21 February 2025 inclusive, weather permitting. The work will take place from the intersection with the Pennant Hills fire trail, along Devlins Creek fire trail and up to and including Boundary Road fire trail. Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 9.14am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.14am
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of Lane Cove National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from 4pm Monday 24th February to Wednesday 26th February 2025. The closed areas are:
- Riverside Walking Track between Koonjeree (Picnic Area 1) and Halfway Point (Picnic Area 19)
- Picnic areas between Koonjeree (Picnic Area 1) and Halfway Point (Picnic Area 19)
- Riverside Drive between Delhi Road and Plassey Entry Road
- Tourist Park Track
- Lane Cove Weir and Lane Cove Boatshed
Picnic areas and facilities along Max Allen Rd on the northern side of Lane Cove River will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS Delhi Road Hazard Reduction Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.48am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.57am
Closed areas: Caleyi trail closed for maintenance
Caleyi trail is closed for maintenance from Tuesday 25 February to Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Please follow instructions and signage from NPWS and the Contractors.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 10.04am to Tue 25 Feb 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.47am
Closed areas: Lyrebird trail closed for maintenance
Lyrebird trail is closed for maintenance from Thursday 13 February to Monday 24 February 2025.
Please follow instructions and signage from NPWS and the Contractors.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.50am to Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.57am
Other planned events: The Basin campground and picnic area closed on Wednesday 26 February 2025
The Basin campground and picnic area are closed for hazardous tree maintenance on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
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Applies from Wed 12 Feb 2025, 12.04pm to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 12.11pm
Closed areas: Treeloppers trail and Garigal Quarry trail closed
Treeloppers trail and Garigal Quarry trail are closed from Thursday 13 February 2025 to Friday 14 March 2025 due to vegetation and surface maintenance works.
Follow directions as per signage and Contractors.
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Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am to Tue 25 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.30am
Closed areas: Terrys Creek walking track maintenance
Terrys Creek walking track in Lane Cove National Park will be undergoing maintenance from Wednesday 12 February to Tuesday 25 February 2025 inclusive, weather permitting. Access will still be permitted but there may be some short delays. Please follow all directions. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 8.59am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.30am
Closed areas: Major works in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Major works are currently being undertaken to upgrade the sewerage system in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. As a result, there may be small delays experienced on Ku-ring-gai Chase Road on weekdays.
There will also be a partial closure of the Apple Tree Bay picnic area, with the back section being inaccessible to the public during these works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.05pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jan 2025, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jan 2025, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.30am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
- Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
- Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.23pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 3.52pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. 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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 1.52pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.30am
Closed areas: Vegetation and surface works on Canoelands trail
Commencing Monday 20 January to Friday 7 February 2025 there will be vegetation works on the Canoelands trail in Marramarra National Park. The work will be carried out Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm. During those hours there will be no access to the trail.
Following on from the vegetation works, surface works will commence on Monday 10 February to the 11 April 2025. Work will be carried out Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm . There will be limited access to the trail during those times.
Due to the presence of large machinery while these works are being carried out, it is advised that horse riders do not access the trail during any of the operational hours.
Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.19pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 12.22pm
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 between1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Garigal 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 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.30am
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).
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Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.33am
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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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.
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