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Applies from Fri 20 Dec 2024, 5.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 5.51pm
Safety alerts: Middle Head TEST C - MB
TEST C
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Applies from Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 5.42pm
Other incidents: Middle Head Other Incident - Test B - MB
Test B
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Applies from Mon 16 Sep 2024, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Shark Beach, Kiosk and promenade at Nielsen Park closed
Shark Beach at Nielsen Park is closed while the concrete seawall, bleachers and promenade are under construction. The Nielsen Park Kiosk, Halbert Pavilion and former surf club are closed for renovation. For more information on these projects, please visit the project webpage or email or phone the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.31am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- AEDT From 7 October 2024 to 6 April 2025 - from 5am to 8.30pm
- AEST From 7 April 2025 to 5 October 2025 - from 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Mon 20 Nov 2023, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.40am
Closed areas: Clark Island closure
Clark Island will be closed to the general public on Saturday 16 March 2024 for an event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact our office on 02 9585 6570 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.09am
Other planned events: Hornby Light renovation works
Hornby Lighthouse at South Head is currently undergoing restoration and maintenance. Completion is scheduled for September 2024. South Head heritage trail remains open. However, views and access around the Hornby Lighthouse will be temporarily impacted during these works.
For more information, visit this web page.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 10.18am
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison is currently closed.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
For more information, visit the project webpage or email us. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 20 Nov 2023, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 10.04am
Closed areas: Shark Island closures
Shark Island will be closed to the general public on the following dates:
- Thursday 7 December 2023
- Tuesday 12 December 2023
- Wednesday 13 December - Friday 15 December 2023
- Thursday 28 December 2023 to Wednesday 3 January 2024 (New Year's Eve)
- Thursday 15 February to Thursday 29 February 2024 (Sail GP event).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact our office on 02 9585 6570 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 9.52am
Closed areas: North Head partial closure
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
The following areas, and the bushland surrounding them, are also closed due to steep and unstable ground:
- Old Man's Hat
- Cannae Point
- Quarantine Head
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Fairfax track
- Burragula and Yiningma lookouts
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.06pm
Closed areas: Section of Casuarina track closed for track maintenance
Part of Casuarina track is closed from Thursday 23 March 2023 until further notice due to maintenance on the footbridge.
The closed area is the section of Casuarina track between the end of Boree Road and the Carrol Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed where the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
- Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
- Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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