Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 7.22pm

Hazard reduction burns: Mt White HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 08/08/2026. The fire is called Mt White 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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• Popran National Park

Applies from Sun 2 Aug 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.57pm

Hazard reduction burns: Abernethy South HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 02/08/2026. The fire is called Abernethy South 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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• Werakata State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 29 Jul 2026, 8.54am to Thu 13 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 12.55pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for Ground Shooting for Pest Animal Control

The southern section of Kuluwan Flora Reserve is closed from 9am Wednesday 12 August to 6pm Thursday 13 August 2026 for a ground shooting operation for pest animal control.

The shooting area, including some adjoining private property, will be closed to all visitors when shooting is underway. 

When shooting is active, notification signs will be in place at entries to the shooting location. Do not enter closed areas during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast Area NPWS office on 4972 9000

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• Kuluwan Flora Reserve

Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 11.01am to Tue 11 Aug 2026, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 11.08am

Safety alerts: Fire Trail Maintenance Werakata State Conservation Area

Fire Trail Maintenance will be undertaken on Ash Trail in Werakata State Conservation Area (Pelaw Main) from Friday 7 August 2026 to Monday 10 August 2026. Pedestrians and cyclists must use caution and follow the directions of contractors or onsite roadwork signs. Vehicles, including motorbikes, are not permitted in this part of the reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on (02) 49464100.

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• Werakata State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2026, 8.58am to Mon 2 Nov 2026, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 1.39pm

Other planned events: Conservation works on Devines Hill

Conservation works are underway on the Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Road, near Hangman's Rock. The Devines Hill section is from Settlers Road to Shepherds Gully Road.

Plant machinery will be operating from Monday to Friday. Do not approach machinery while under operation. The trail may be uneven and narrow during this time. Walk carefully and follow the directions of signs and NPWS staff and contractors.

For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
  • Devines Hill loop
  • Old Great North Road bike ride
  • Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk

Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 5.00am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

Some areas in this park are closed from 5am, Monday 17 August to 6pm, Friday 21 August 2026 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. The closed areas are:

• Remote areas east of Commission Road and north of California Trail
• Mellong Swamps and Wollemi Creek including Kings Waterhole and side tracks off Putty Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.37am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.27pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi 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:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Bulga 02 6574 5555

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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• Wollemi National Park

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, 2.31pm to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11.51am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, and Yengo 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 NPWS Area Office Bulga for more information on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 6 parks and 21 locations nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
  • 11km walking track
  • Devines Hill loop
  • Dubbo Gully loop
  • Grass Tree circuit
  • Mill Creek campground
  • Mill Creek picnic area
  • Old Great North Road bike ride
  • Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk
  • Ten Mile Hollow campground
• Koolewong Flora Reserve
• Parr State Conservation Area
  • Heartbreak Hill campground
  • Womerah Range trail
• Wollemi Flora Reserve
• Wollemi State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Circuit Flat walking track
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail
  • Mogo campground
  • Shepherds Gully circuit

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 Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.03pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.21pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Commission Road & Hunter Main Trail

Roadworks will be underway on Commission Road and Hunter Main Trail (between King's Cross Junction to Three Ways Junction) from Monday 18 May to Friday 30 October 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut and Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.

The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground
• Wollemi State Conservation Area

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 Wed 29 Jul 2026, 12.38pm to Sun 16 Aug 2026, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.15pm

Closed areas: Closed Areas: Notice of Ground Shooting for Pest Animal Control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct a ground shooting operation for pest animal control from 5pm to 5am between Wednesday 12th to Friday 14th July 2026 in the Watagans National Park. Areas will be closed to all visitors when shooting is underway. 

Notification signs will be placed at relevant visitor entry points and closure points. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, contact the Central Coast Local Area Office on (02) 4972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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• Watagans National Park

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 Sat 11 Jul 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 10.46am

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk

Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

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• Watagans National Park

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 11.50am

Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track

Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.

The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.

Areas that will remain open are:

• Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek 
• Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area 
• Bundilla Lookout 

Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Girrakool picnic area
  • Piles Creek loop

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

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

Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 8.28am

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall

Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong. The nearest alternative access to the park is still possible via Mount Faulk Road from Cooranbong.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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• Watagans National Park

Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 12.34pm

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Watagans National Park. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.

Take care and drive to conditions.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000

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• Watagans National Park

Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.26am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 10.17am

Safety alerts: Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

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

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• Wollemi National Park

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Galong cabins

Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 8.08am

Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance works - Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.

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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.

The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.

For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 10.43am

Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions

Click Creek Fire Trail is temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The area will reopen as soon as it is considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Watagans National Park

Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.08am

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.

Take care and drive to conditions.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 9.54am

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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• Wisemans Ferry Historic Site

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 9.54am

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.

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• Maroota Historic Site

Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm

Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

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

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• Werakata State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.45am

Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Werakata National Park
  • Deadmans mountain bike loop

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 Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 7.27am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

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

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

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 Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 1.14pm

Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles

Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.

The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.

The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Jilliby State Conservation Area