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Yengo National Park

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Last reviewed: Wed 13 December 2023, 9.08am

Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 10.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 9.08am.

Fires - Advice: OLD PADDOCK PUTTY RD, HOWES VALLEY

There is a fire in this park called OLD PADDOCK PUTTY RD, HOWES VALLEY. 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.

Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.30am.

Fires - Advice: Yengo Creek

There is a fire in this park called Yengo Creek. 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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Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Apr 2025, 6.03pm

Hazard reduction burns: vesa burn 1

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/02/2025. The fire is called vesa burn 1. 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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Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.01am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather, flooding and elevated landslide risk

The following areas are closed temporarily for severe weather, ongoing flooding and an elevated risk of rockfalls and landslides:

  • Grose Valley all access tracks and routes including Shortridge Pass (off Lockley Pylon), Horse Track, Perrys Lookdown, Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass, Rodriguez, Williams Track (Govetts Leap descent), and ; 
  • Jamison & Kedumba Valley tracks and routes including Giant Stairs, Golden Stairs, Furber Steps, Kedumba Pass, Fern Bower and Amphitheatre Tracks. 
  • Parts of Valley of Waters Track and Grand Canyon Track

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 4.00pm

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 upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

  • Federal Pass is closed between Cooks Crossing (200m east of Furber Steps) and Giant Stairs due to a major rockfall. There is no access between Giant Stairs (below Three Sisters) and Scenic World Valley Stations or Furber Steps.  
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade.
  • Prince Henry Cliff Walk (aka Grand Cliff Top Walk) will be closed between Lady Darley Lookout and Allambie Lookout for a NSW police operation on 25/11/2024. Detours in place.  
  • Parts of Cliff Drive near Leura Cascades will also be closed. See Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Gordon Falls lookout is closed from Monday 25 November 2024 for track works. Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  • Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
  • Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  • 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 from Katoomba (Explorers Tree) to Alum Creek campground will be closed on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November 2024 to allow for aerial pest works.  
  • Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford

  • Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Undercliff track is closed between Fletchers lookout and Princes Rock lookout link track junction for track maintenance from Tuesday 19 November to approximately Friday 20 December.
  • 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 multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls. Valley of Waters Track is closed below Sylvia Falls.
  • Andersons fire trail (and MTB route) between Kings Tableland Road and Bedford Creek trail will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 31 October until Friday 30 November 2024 for road repairs. Cyclists and walkers are permitted on weekends.      
  • McMahons Lookout and access road will be closed to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians beyond Erskine Range Fire Trail for roadworks until further notice.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road 

  • Evans Lookout Road will be closed beyond the Grand Canyon car park on Friday 6th Dec for maintenance works in the lookout precinct. There will be no vehicle access to Evans Lookout during this time. Pedestrians can use the walking track to the lookout which begins at the Grand Canyon car park toilets.
  • Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Perrys Lookdown. 
  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and 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).

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically 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 on 02 4787 8877.

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Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Road and Trail Closures Due to Heavy Rainfall

The following roads and walking tracks will be closed from 12pm Friday 29th of November due to a forecasted heavy rainfall event,

 

- Felled Timber Rd Between Claytons Trail and Middle Trail - Abercrombie River NP

- Baal Bone Trail from Junction of National Trail to Moffits Trail- Gardens of Stone SCA

- Pipeline Walking Track from Newnes Campsite to Glen Davis. Wollemi NP

- Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track. After Glow Worm tunnel to Old Coad Road. Wollemi NP.

 

Glow Worm Tunnel will remain open however caution is advised when driving and walking in the area.

 

The above roads and walking tracks will remain closed until further notice.

 

For more information, please contact NPWS Kanangra Area via Ph (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

 

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Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.37am

Closed areas: Deep Pass Canyon Closed

Deep Pass Canyon is CLOSED till further notice due to rock fall hazard. 

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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2024, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Nov 2024, 11.13am

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.

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

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 8.42am

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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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Sat 19 Jul 2025, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Nov 2024, 11.15am

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Closed

Gap Creek Forest Walk is 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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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure

The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.

Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.

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

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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.41pm

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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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2024, 7.12am

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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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 4.11pm

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.

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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 9.08am

Fires - Advice: Cryptic Saddle Fire

There is a fire in this park called Cryptic Saddle Fire. 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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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2023, 6.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.59am

Fires - Advice: THOMPSONS RD, MILBRODALE

There is a fire in this park called THOMPSONS RD, MILBRODALE. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 8.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.52am

Fires - Advice: Burrendoo

There is a fire in this park called Burrendoo. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 7.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.51am

Fires - Advice: Puzzle Creek

There is a fire in this park called Puzzle Creek. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 8.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.44am

Fires - Advice: Hunter Main

There is a fire in this park called Hunter Main. 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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Applies from Wed 6 Dec 2023, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.38am

Fires - Advice: BYLONG VALLEY WAY, MURRUMBO

There is a fire in this park called BYLONG VALLEY WAY, MURRUMBO. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.35am

Fires - Advice: Birds Creek

There is a fire in this park called Birds Creek. 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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Applies from Tue 12 Dec 2023, 8.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10.24pm

Fires - Advice: BURDETT PL, UMINA BEACH

There is a fire in this park called BURDETT PL, UMINA BEACH. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 5.00pm

Fires - Not Applicable: WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, CENTRAL MANGROVE

There is a fire in this park called WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, CENTRAL MANGROVE. 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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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 7.52am

Closed areas: Click Creek FT and Congewai Link FT closed due to falling trees and trail damage after the recent wildfire.

Click Creek fire trail and Congewai Link Trail are closed due to tree fall risk and trail damage after the recent wildfire. The trails will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 3.14pm

Closed areas: Newnes Campground Pedestrian Access Only

Newnes campground is available for walk-in access only starting from Saturday 23 September. The campground is remote and can only be accessed by long walks via the Old Coach Road only.

Campers need to be fully self-sufficient and carry all supplies including drinking water. Campers are strongly advised to complete a trip intention form for their safety. Pack it in, pack it out – please take all rubbish with you when you leave.

There is no walking access via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis.

There is no road access due to the Wolgan Road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap. Wolgan Road is managed by Lithgow Council.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 9.16am

Safety alerts: 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route - 4WD only access

The 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route to Yerranderie is only accessible via 4WD vehicles. Some creek crossings may be inaccessible for vehicles with low clearance.

Please drive carefully and be aware of road conditions. For more information, call the Wollondilly Shire Council on 02 4677 1100.

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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Aug 2023, 10.38am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 3.44pm

Closed areas: Ingar Road partial closure

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to the section of Ingar Road past the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Please do not enter private property.

This means there is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. You can access Ingar campground by hiking in via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road.

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

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Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.18pm

Closed areas: Six Foot track - Bowtells Bridge closure

Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot track is closed to protect public safety. An upgrade is being planned, and the bridge is expected to reopen at the end of 2023. Signs and barriers are in place to prevent access onto the bridge.

Crown Lands, which manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs River. Any attempts to cross the river are at your own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding.

For further information visit the Six Foot track website.

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