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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 Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 9.47am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ;
How you can help
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
- Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
- Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
- Stay on formed tracks
- Follow instructions on signage
- Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 11.29am
Other planned events: Cattai National Park- Flood repair works
Occasional flood remediation work may occur Monday to Friday which may create noise disturbance. Please contact the area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Nov 2024, 8.54am
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park
Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 9.00am
Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.38pm
Closed areas: Luxfords Trail Closed
Luxfords Trail is closed from Friday 24 March until Monday 18 December 2023 while track maintenance and repairs are undertaken.
The eastern and western extents of the park can be accessed by Mainwaring Street, Ropes Crossing and Callistemon Circuit, Jordan Springs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.52am
Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area
Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.
During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.
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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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