Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 10.46am to Tue 11 Aug 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11.28am

Closed areas: The lookout Walking Track closed for helicopter operation

/**/ The Lookout Walking Track between Sublime Point and Panorama House in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed on Friday 11 August 2026 due to helicopter operations.

For public safety, access to this section of the track will not be permitted while operations are underway. Visitors are advised to plan alternative walking routes and follow all signage and directions from staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, please contact the Wollongong NPWS office (02) 4224 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 25 Jun 2026, 8.27am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 12.03pm

Closed areas: Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall

An unauthorised trail located between East Heathcote and Waterfall has now been formally and physically closed. Closure works have been completed, including signage and brush matting of the trail surface to encourage natural bush regeneration and clearly signal that the trail is no longer open to access. Access to this trail (located directly adjacent to the Eastern side of the rail corridor between East Heathcote and Waterfall) is not permitted. Please obey all closure signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Visitors are encouraged to use only designated and clearly marked tracks within Royal National Park. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park

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.

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• Royal National Park
  • Bonnie Vale campground
  • Bonnie Vale picnic area
  • Currawong Flat picnic area
  • Figure Eight Pools
  • Garawarra Farm carpark
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • Ironbark Flat picnic area
  • Karloo walking track
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • Pool Flat picnic area
  • Red Cedar Flat picnic area
  • Reids Flat Cottage
  • Reids Flat picnic area
  • Royal National Park Visitor Centre
  • The Coast Track
  • Uloola Falls campground
  • Uloola walking track
  • Upper Causeway picnic area
  • Warumbul picnic area
  • Waterfall Flat picnic area
  • Wattamolla picnic area
  • Wattle Forest picnic area
  • Wedding Cake Rock
  • Weemalah Cottage

Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 2.32pm to Sat 15 Aug 2026, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.11pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for track upgrade

The walking track between the bottom of Furber Stairs to Scenic World Valley stations will be closed from Wednesday 29 July to Friday 14 August (weather dependent).

• No access to Scenic World valley stations from Furber Stairs, Giant Stairs, Leura Forest, Lila Falls or Fern Bower.  
• No access to Golden Stairs, Mount Solitary or Ruined Castle from Furber Stairs, Giant Stairs, Leura Forest, Lila Falls or Fern Bower.

Please use alternate routes and follow all closure signage. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Federal Pass
  • Furber Steps walk
  • Giant Stairway
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.45am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

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 the 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Blackheath 02 4787 8877

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11.43am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP, Mares Forest NP and Turon NP from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

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 the 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11.24am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Guula Ngurra NP, Nattai NP and Upper Nepean State Conservation Area from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

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 the impacts 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 Bargo NPWS area office for more information on 02 4632-4514.

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• Nattai National Park
  • Wollondilly lookout
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 10.45am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

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

Katoomba and Leura

• Federal Pass is closed between the bottom of Furber stairs and Scenic World Valley Stations from Wed 29 July for bridge replacement. This means there is no access to Scenic World Valley Stations from the east which includes Furber Steps, Giant Stairs, Fern Bower, Leura Forest or Amphitheatre Tracks. However, visitors can exit out Furber Steps to Cliff Drive from the east. It also means there is no access from Furber Steps to the west i.e. to Narrowneck, Golden Stairs, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary or from Malatia Wall & Point Abseil Routes.  
• Fern Bower walk is closed for track repairs between the junction of Amphitheatre track and Leura Forest until 30 October 2026.
• The northern access of Leura Cascades Track is closed to due to Council upgrades. Visitors should detour via Prince Henry Cliff Walk to access. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
• Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
• 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 is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
• Mt Hay Road will be closed from 9 June to 17 December 2026 for fire trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.  
• No access to Fortress Ridge/Canyon, Butterbox track, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  
• There is no access Fortress or Butterbox canyon from 9 June until 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay Road.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• 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 elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
• Murphy's Glen Campground, Bedford Road and Murphy's Road will be closed for maintenance from 10 Aug 2026.  
• From 10 Aug Ingar Campground users must walk from Bedford Rd gate if accessing from Woodford due to roadworks. This is an extra 2.3km walk.   
• Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until Friday 28 August 2026.
• Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
• Winbourne fire trail (L6) in Woodford will be closed for maintenance until Friday 7 August. 
• Lawson Ridge fire trail will be closed for road maintenance from 10 June to 7 August 2026.  Open to walkers and cyclists on weekends.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the 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).
• Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be 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.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Butterbox Canyon
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Federal Pass
  • Fortress Canyon
  • Furber Steps walk
  • Galong cabins
  • Giant Stairway
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Ingar campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Lockley Pylon walking track
  • Mount Hay Road - Leura
  • Mount Hay summit walking track
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Wentworth Falls track
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.19pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.25pm

Closed areas: Fern Bower - part closure

Fern Bower walk is closed for track repairs from the junction of Amphitheatre track to Leura Forest until 30 October 2026.  Note - Amphitheatre track is open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

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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• Kemps Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 1.23pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 1.32pm

Closed areas: No access to Mt.Kiera Ring Track via Byarong Park picnic area

Access to the Mt.Kiera ring track from Byarong Park picnic area will be closed for a walking track upgrade from Monday 3 August 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026

Alternative parking for the Mt.Kiera ring track will be available at Geordies Flat approximately 1km up Mount Kiera Rd and on Queen Elizabeth Drive

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks in the area, contact the Illawarra Highlands office on (02) 4224 4188 or visit the webpage

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Keira Ring track

Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 9.14am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 9.43am

Closed areas: Paterson Range trail closed for maintenance of Burralow Creek Bridge

Paterson Range Trail and Burralow Creek Bridge in Blue Mountains National Park are closed until Friday 14 August 2026 inclusive due to maintenance works on Burralow Creek Bridge.

Campers booked in for Burralow Campground can access via Tabaraga Ridge out of Kurrajong Heights.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Burralow Creek campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.26am

Safety alerts: Access to Wattamolla Beach

The pontoon at Wattamolla has been removed for maintenance. Access to the beach is available via stairs at the eastern end of the precinct. Please be aware you will need to cross through water, and conditions will change with the tide. Take care and plan ahead.

For more information, contact the local Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park
  • Wattamolla picnic area

Applies from Thu 25 Jun 2026, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 11.08am

Closed areas: Closure and rehabilitation of unauthorised mountain bike trails

Unauthorised mountain bike trails in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are being closed and rehabilitated in stages, in line with the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy.

From June 2026, unauthorised trails near Mount Keira will be progressively closed and rehabilitated.

Closed trails will be signposted and may be physically blocked with barriers to support safe rehabilitation.

Please do not enter closed or restricted areas. Riders are reminded to use only approved, open trails. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy is being delivered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and includes the 70-kilometre Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network, providing a safer and more sustainable alternative to unauthorised trails. The 20-kilometre Kembla mountain bike trails opened in 2025, with a further 50 km proposed for delivery in 2027.

Unauthorised trails that are not being formalised as part of the approved network are being progressively closed and rehabilitated as the network is delivered. This work protects environmental and cultural values and improves visitor safety.

Check current trail status before you ride via the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network or search on Trailforks.

For more information about the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project, including the closure and rehabilitation program, visit the webpage.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.58am to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2026, 9.01am

Closed areas: Fletchers lookout

Fletchers lookout, Wentworth Falls, is closed for maintenance until Friday 28 August 2026.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 12.55pm to Wed 16 Dec 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 3.11pm

Closed areas: Mount Hay Road partial closure

Mount Hay Road within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed from 9 June until 17 December 2026 to allow for major upgrade works. This includes access to Lockley's Pylon, Fortress Ridge, Butterbox Canyon, Fortress Canyon and Mount Hay and associated walking tracks. 

For further information please call the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 47878877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Butterbox Canyon
  • Fortress Canyon
  • Lockley Pylon walking track
  • Mount Hay Road - Leura
  • Mount Hay summit walking track

Applies from Mon 22 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 3.30pm

Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be undertaking pig control using Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait in Nattai National Park and Nattai State Conservation Area, as part of our ongoing pest species management program. Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product. Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.

We will also commence pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA, Burragorang SCA and Wollondilly River Nature Reserve. This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps. Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged.

The program will run between the 22nd of June and 31st of August 2026.
 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
• Nattai National Park

Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Nov 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 10.32am

Closed areas: Sublime Point Walking Track closed

The Sublime Point Walking Track is closed for major upgrades from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 30 November 2026.

Alternative walking tracks include the Lookout Track to Panorama House, Wodi Wodi Track, Gibson Walking Track, the Woodward Loop Track and the Mount Keira Ring Track.

The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Sublime Point walking track

Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 8.35am

Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed

Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.

For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Galong cabins

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 7.27am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program in Nattai NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 10th March 2026 to Monday 14th September 2026. 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 Fri 22 Aug 2025, 12.12pm to Mon 30 Nov 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 10.34am

Closed areas: No access to Austinmer via Sublime Point Walking Track

The Forest Walk terminates at Sublime Point due to major upgrades on the Sublime Point Walking Track which is closed from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 30 November 2026.

There is no walking access to Austinmer or Austinmer Train Station.  

The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Forest walk to Sublime Point track

Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.25am

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park

Applies from Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.11am

Safety alerts: Hazardous track conditions - Wodi Wodi Walking Track

Recent heavy rain has created hazardous track conditions on the Wodi Wodi Walking Track between the Forest Walk and Stanwell Park Train Station. The track is currently experiencing erosion, fallen trees and landslips. It is not suitable for most walkers. 

Please consider alternative walking tracks in the area.

Contact the local NPWS Area Office for more information.  

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 7.50am

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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• Heathcote National Park