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Maroota Historic Site

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 15 March 2025, 5.35pm

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Mar 2025, 5.35pm.

Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.41am

Hazard reduction burns: Coopers Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/04/2025. The fire is called Coopers Creek 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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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 6.04pm

Other planned events: Cattai National Park closed 28 April to 30 June 2025

Cattai National Park will be closed from 28 April to 30 June 2025 for riverbank stabilisation construction works.

Mitchell Park picnic area and walking tracks will remain open.

For further information please contact the local Area office on (02) 4580 2750.

Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 6.04pm

Closed areas: Cattai Campground Closed

Cattai Campground will be closed for riverbank stabilisation construction works until 30 June 2025, EXCLUDING April 4th and 5th, and 17-27 April which includes the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekends. Bookings are essential for these dates.

Campground open dates:

April 4th and 5th- campground open

Easter to ANZAC Day: Thursday 17 April to Saturday 26 April. Campers must vacate Sunday 27 April.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4580 2750.

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.08am to Sat 17 May 2025, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am

Safety alerts: Vegetation removal Old Great North Road

Vegetation removal works occurring along Old Great North Road between West Commission Trail and Devines Hill Monday 31 March 2025 to Friday 16 May 2025. Machinery may be operation along Old Great North Road during works.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 9.41am

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:

  • Devine's Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Mar 2025, 5.35pm

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Mar 2025, 10.13am

Other planned events: Cattai National Park- Flood repair works

Occasional flood remediation work may occur Monday to Friday which may create noise disturbance. Please contact the area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.

Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 9.25am

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).

Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am

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.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/maroota-historic-site/local-alerts

Contact

Emergency services

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