Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 27 November 2024, 11.30am
Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.28pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 11.29am.
Safety alerts: Pipeline fire trail closed for bridge maintenance
Pipeline fire trail is currently closed weekdays from 6am to 6pm for bridge maintenance by Sydney Water.
No vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians can access the trail during this time.
The trail is open on weekends and public holidays.
Enquiries: 9542 0648
Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 11.30am.
Safety alerts: Lower Pipeline fire trail
Lower Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in a minor landslide, taking out part of the fire trail itself.
Authorised Vehicles should avoid the area.
A landslip has occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off this trail. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.19pm.
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 11.42am.
Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole
Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole.
Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam.
The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track Closed due to track damage
Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice due to repairs and upgrades.
The walking track will re-open as soon as it safe to do so.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 11.11am
Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network
Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights.
Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.
People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.03am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Apr 2023, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 1.31pm
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track closed due to landslide
The Wodi Wodi track is closed due to landslides and risk of tree fall until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact you local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.04am
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Oct 2023, 3.21pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 13 Sep 2023, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 11.21am
Safety alerts: Werrong Beach access track damaged
The Werrong Beach access track has been severely eroded at the beach access point. There are steep and uneven surfaces.
The track is recommended only for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.03am
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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