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.

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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• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 7.11pm

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland Walking Track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.

Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

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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• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground

Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 3.28pm

Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair

Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.

Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.

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

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• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 9.04am

Fires - Advice: KNODINGBUL RD, BULGA FOREST

There is a fire in this park called KNODINGBUL RD, BULGA FOREST. 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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• Tapin Tops National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Sun 10 Dec 2023, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 6.16pm

Fires - Advice: Homewoods Rd fire

There is a fire in this park called Homewoods Rd 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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• Tapin Tops National Park

Applies from Sun 10 Dec 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10.13am

Closed areas: Bombah Point ferry closed

The Bombah Point ferry is closed until further notice due to mechanical issues. The ferry will reopen when repairs are complete.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.

Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Mungo walking track

Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 5.53pm

Closed areas: Pipeline Track Closed

The Pipeline track from Newnes campground to Glen Davis is closed due to landslide.

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

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk

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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• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground

Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 3.49pm

Closed areas: Sandy Point trail closed

Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

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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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

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• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 7.22am

Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve

Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.

For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.

https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve 

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• Bretti Nature Reserve