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Wolli Creek Regional Park

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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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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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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11.05am

Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed

The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities. Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.

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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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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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Applies from Mon 13 Nov 2023, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2023, 10.58am

Other incidents: Strickland Estate - Alcohol Prohibited

Alcohol is prohibited in the grounds of Strickland Estate. Penalties apply. NPWS office npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Local alerts

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