Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 2.20pm

Hazard reduction burns: Central East 1 HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 30/10/2024. The fire is called Central East 1 HR. 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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• Worrigee Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 2.18pm

Hazard reduction burns: East Trail

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 30/10/2024. The fire is called East Trail. 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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• Worrigee Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 11.34am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade. Parts of Cliff Drive near Leura Cascades will also be closed. See Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
• Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track from Katoomba (Explorers Tree) to Alum Creek campground will be closed on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November 2024 to allow for aerial pest works.  
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford

• Rocket Pt Track, Kings Tableland Cliff edge route, part of Darwins Walk, Chester Trail & Little Switzerland Trail will all be closed for a helicopter operation on Tues 5 November. There will be no pedestrian access from Wentworth Falls Picnic Area to Lincolns Rock via the National Park.
• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls.
• Andersons fire trail (and MTB route) between Kings Tableland Road and Bedford Creek trail will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 31 October until Friday 30 November 2024 for road repairs. Cyclists and walkers permitted on weekends.      

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road 

• Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Perrys Lookdown. 
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.21pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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 Wollemi National Park:

• Coorongooba,
• Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp),
• Wheeny Creek
• Colo Meroo
• Sheepskin Hut

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 30 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Mon 4 Nov 2024, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 3.06pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 30 October to Sunday 3 November 2024. All walking trails between Quinns Gate, including Worrigee North trail, the pipeline trail and East Trail to the gate at the end of Worrigee Road will be closed for the duration of the burn.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Central East 1 HR and East Trail HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Worrigee Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure

Minnamurra Rainforest Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.42am

Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track

Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.

This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.

For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 12.01pm

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.

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• Mares Forest National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 10.45am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park are exempt:

• Galong Cabins
• Dunphys Campground
• Murphys Glen
• Kedumba River Campground
• Burralow Creek
• Euroka campgrounds

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.19pm

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.14pm

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

• Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
• Blue Gums
• Finchley
• Mogo
• Mountain Arm

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.47pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

Capertee National Park

• Capertee campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

• The Drip day use area

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.39pm

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.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bangadilly National Park
• Bargo River State Conservation Area
• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Guula Ngurra National Park
• Jellore Flora Reserve
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Nattai National Park
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
• Wollondilly River Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2024, 1.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Thursday 20 March 2025 in the following areas:

• Tallaganda National Park
• Tallaganda State Conservation Area
• Gourock National Park

All baiting locations will be 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 further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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• Tallaganda National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Sunday 23rd March 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 8.22am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Bugong National Park
• Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
• Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2024, 8.49am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mares Forest National Park

Applies from Wed 21 Feb 2024, 3.37pm to Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 8.51am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 26 February 2024 to Friday 21 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in the following parks:

• Bees Nest Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

The Morton National park operation will take place north and south of Braidwood Road and affect the following areas:

• Touga/Tolwong
• Sasafrass area
• Endrick River/Alum Creek/Redground area (Nerriga)
• Little Forest/Tianjara area
• 12 Mile Road area
• Croobyar and Kingiman area (Milton)

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on stock and wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 44549500.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Bees Nest Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 23 Jul 2024, 11.12am to Thu 23 Jan 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 8.50am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 23rd of July 2024 to Thursday 23rd January 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes to help protect endangered Shorebirds.

The program will take place in Conjola NP, Meroo NP, Murramarang NP and Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local Ulladulla NPWS area office for more information on 44549500.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Conjola National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 1.27pm

Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage

Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only): 

• Pauls Point
• Sundeck 
• Sawyers 
• Burrawang

Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.

Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River

Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2024, 1.09pm

Closed areas: Crow Valley Trail Closed

Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.

The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166

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• Tallaganda National Park

Applies from Fri 14 Jun 2024, 4.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 8.51am

Closed areas: Road closures - Conjola NP

The following roads are closed due to damage from recent heavy rains:

• Fishermans Rock Road
• Nerrindillah Road (between Davies Rd and Cedar Road)

Investigations are underway, these roads will remain closed until further notice

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Conjola National Park

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 12.51pm

Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.

The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.

Affects 1 park and 9 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Carrington Falls campground
  • Carrington Falls picnic area
  • Carrington Falls walking track
  • Izzards lookout track
  • Jamberoo lookout
  • Missingham lookout track
  • Nellies Glen picnic area
  • Warris Chair lookout track

Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm

Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage

Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods. 

Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track. 

For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bangadilly National Park

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 9.41am

Safety alerts: Cycling Hazards in Conjola National Park

Cycle routes in Conjola National Park may currently be unsuitable for some cyclists due to recent roadworks. There are many sections of large ballast rock that have been used in boggy areas that may be difficult for cyclists to negotiate. It is hoped these will silt up over time and be more suitable for cyclists.

Take care and cycle safely

For more information, contact the local NPWS office

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Conjola National Park
  • Heath Circuit
  • Monument Beach ride from Bendalong
  • Walter Hood ride from Cudmirrah

Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Oct 2024, 12.08pm

Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited

Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.

The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track

Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited

All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.

Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. 

The area around and down to the base of the Belmore Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.53am

Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage

Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 9.37am

Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed

Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.

For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Oct 2024, 12.08pm

Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice

Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity. 

NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm. 

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Falls walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings
  • Minnamurra Rainforest picnic area