Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 29 July 2026, 8.39am

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 8.39am.

Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed

This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.

To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:

Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
Stay on formed tracks
Follow instructions on signage
Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 12.01pm

Safety alerts: Areas Closed - Deer Control Program

Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out.

The closed areas include:

Trails and all Picnic Flats in the Audley Precinct
Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
Garawarra Farm
Lady Carrington Drive
Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
Hacking River Vehicle Trail
Camp Gully Vehicle Trail
Karingal Picnic Area
Powerline East Vehicle Trail

These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 8.57am

Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public

Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.

If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.

For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.

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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/kemps-creek-nature-reserve/local-alerts

Contact

in the Sydney and surrounds region

Scheyville office
02 4580 2750
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
71 Memorial Drive, Scheyville 2756
Email: npws.cumberland@environment.nsw.gov.au

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Kemps Creek Nature Reserve