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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Middle Head
  • Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh

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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Middle Head
  • Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 2.41pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:

• Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm
• The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm 
• Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 December 2024 (7am to 12.30 pm)
• NSW Kings - Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 January 2025 (5 days)

Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:

• Red flags are flying above the range
• The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
• Park entry gates are closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.

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• Malabar Headland National Park
  • Artillery track
  • Boora Point walking track

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Nov 2024, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Skylight Cave

Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous. 

There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park

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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Nielsen Park
  • The Nielsen
  • The Nielsen

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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Fairfax walk
  • Q Station

Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 8.56am

Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.

For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Muogamarra Nature Reserve

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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Clark Island
  • Clark Island

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.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • South Head
  • South Head
  • South Head Heritage trail

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh

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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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Shark Island
  • Shark Island – Boowambillee

Applies from Wed 8 Nov 2023, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Nov 2023, 8.50am

Closed areas: Duckholes trail closed for vegetation maintenance works

Duckholes trail is closed for vegetation maintenance works from Monday 13 November to Friday 24 November 2023.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Collins Flat Beach
  • Fairfax walk
  • Manly scenic walkway
  • Q Station

Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Oct 2023, 3.11pm

Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed

North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.

The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.

Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:

• The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
• The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.

Please remember the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Postman test campground
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • West Head lookout

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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• Garigal National Park
  • Cascades trail
  • Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp
  • Davidson Park to Stepping Stone Crossing walk

Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Oct 2023, 10.47am

Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades

Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project. 

Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Kurnell Visitor Centre

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Garigal National Park
  • Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park