Barrington Tops National Park

Closed areas

Tubrabucca Road will be temporarily closed for 2 weeks from Tuesday 18 November to allow for bridge works to be undertaken at Butchers Swamp Bridge. Access will still be possible to Horse Swamp Camping Area and Polblue Falls Picnic Area. Visitors can contact the local office on 6540 2300 for updates.

 

 

Gloucester Tops Road will be closed until further notice due to storm damage. The road will be closed past the Gloucester River Camping Area (visitors can still access the camping and picnic area and associated walking tracks during this time).  There will be no vehicle access to the Gloucester Tops Area and Kerripit Road during this period. Visitors can contact the local office on 6538 5300 for updates.

Due to the presence of the water mould Phytophtora cinnamoni, Watergauge Trail between Beean Beean Creek and Black Swamp and Brumlow Swamp Track between the Watergauge Trail and Junction Pools are closed. For further information contact the local office on 6538 5300.

Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Closed areas

Ben Boyd National Park

Closed areas

Saltwater Creek campground

Saltwater Creek campground in Ben Boyd National Park is closed from 13th October to 12th December 2008 for vital work to be carried out.

Blue Mountains National Park

Closed areas

Breakfast Point Lookout

The lookout is closed for safety reasons.

Mount Portal lookout

The Mount Portal Fire Trail in the Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for essential fire trail maintenance works commencing 4th November to 14th November 2008;
 

No access is allowed to vehicles, pedestrian’s and cyclist’s during the closure of this fire trail (serious penalties apply for failing to obey NPWS/DECC directions);
 

Besides being a great bush ride or walk the Mount Portal Fire Trail also serves as a key fire fighting trail so it is necessary to maintain the trail so we are prepared for the coming bush fire season;
 

The NPWS/DECC regrets any inconvenience during this time;
 

Contact the NPWS Heritage Centre at Blackheath (4787 8877) or the NPWS at Richmond offices (4588 2400) for further information regarding this public safety initiative.
 

 

Wentworth Falls picnic area

Blue Mountains National Park at Wentworth Falls

 

The picnic area is being upgraded, and will be closed to public access until late November 2008, weather dependent. This includes all parking areas, road way access, toilet facilities and access to walking tracks and lookouts. The site will be closed 7 days a week including weekends and public holidays.

Most walking tracks in the Wentworth Falls Area will remain open, but can only be accessed from the Conservation Hut/Valley of the Waters, or via Darwins walk. There will be no access to walking tracks from Falls Rd or Wilson St. Please see Alternative Routes Map (PDF) for details of alternative routes.

The upgrade includes redevelopment of the lookouts, pathways, picnic areas and roadway to improve facilities and access for visitors to this section of the park. The completed works will allow full disabled access to the lookouts and facilities in the picnic area.

For these works to take place SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY the site needs to be closed to public access while works are in progress. We appreciate your patience with this necessary disruption and hope you will enjoy visiting the improved site once the work is finished.

Other closure information

• The Mount Portal Fire Trail in the Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for essential fire trail maintenance works commencing 4th November to 14th November 2008
• McMahons Lookout – maintenance work on Kings Tableland Road to McMahons Lookout will continue until mid-November. Road is OPEN, but caution is required at work areas.
• In the Grose Valley, Junction Rock to Grand Canyon via Rodrigues Pass is closed due to significant landslide at Beauchamp Falls. NB: No entry/exit to Grose Valley via Grand Canyon.
• Lilians Bridge, on the cliff top walk between Leura and Wentworth Falls, is closed for safety reasons.
• The Amphitheatre walking track at Leura is closed due to a landslide across the track.
• Limeburners camping area is closed to off-road vehicles and trail bikes for rehabilitation works until further notice. Access for bushwalkers and horse riders is permitted. Alternative campsites are located at Wombeyan Caves, Mount Werong, Batsh Camp, Abercrombie River south. For more information, contact the local office on (02) 6336 1972.

Bomaderry Creek Regional Park

Closed areas

The short loop walking track (one hour) is closed at Mossy Gully where a bridge is out due to flood damage until further notice.

Botany Bay National Park

Closed areas

Bare Island fortifications

Bare Island Bridge is closed on weekdays and Saturday mornings due to conservation works.

Brindabella National Park

Closed areas

The Gentle Annie fire trail is being upgraded within the vicinity of Flea Creek camping area. The works will occur near the Flea Creek Crossing before the junction with Webbs Ridge. The upgrade works will include addressing the drainage issues, and upgrade of the trail surface.

A section of the road will need to be closed to enable the upgrade works to be implemented. Works are proposed to commence on 8 April 2008 and continue for approximately two weeks, weather dependant. During this period the trail will have no vehicle access for approximately one day, and delays may be experienced for the remainder of the time. Alternate access to the recreation area at the junction of the Goodradigbee River and Flea creek will be via Webbs Ridge.

Please contact Queanbeyan Area on 02 62980356 for further information regarding closures and alternate access routes.

Broadwater National Park

Closed areas

Fox baiting to protect the threatened pied oystercatcher is being carried out between the 7 July and 19 December 2008. Beach bait stations and roads where baits have been placed are signposted.

Budderoo National Park

Closed areas

Rainforest Loop Walk

The first 900 metres of the 'Rainforest Loop Walk', which includes the assisted wheelchair access section, is closed for essential maintenance work. It is estimated this work will be finalised by late October. The ‘Falls Walk’ remains open and accessible.

We recommend that all tour groups and physically challenged visitors contact the information centre on 02 4236 0469 for further information. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bundjalung National Park

Closed areas

Fox baiting to protect the threatened pied oystercatcher is being carried out between the 7 July and 19 December 2008. Beach bait stations and roads where baits have been placed are signposted.

Comerong Island Nature Reserve

Closed areas

• Coal Wharf Rd and Beach access from this Road is CLOSED for road Maintenance work.

 

• Northern Car Park is also CLOSED for storage of Road base material.

Dharug National Park

Closed areas

There will be a hazard reduction burn in the Mill Creek area from 30 September to 1 October, weather permitting. The 11km walking track and Western Commission track will be closed, but the camping and picnic areas at Mill Creek will be open.

Glenrock State Conservation Area

Closed areas

The Yuelarbah track between Little Flaggy Creek and Burwood Beach remains closed due to storm damage. The rest of the park is now open, however there may be fallen or damaged trees in parts of the park, so visitors should proceed with due caution. For further information, contact the local office on 4984 8200.

Guy Fawkes River National Park

Fires

There is a wildfire in the south-western section of the park. The fire is approximately 7km south-west of Chaelundi Rest Area, on the western side of Guy Fawkes River.

We do not anticipate that the fire will cross to the eastern side of Guy Fawkes River, or pose any risk to park visitors at Chaelundi Rest Area or on the walking tracks in this vicinity, including Lucifers Thumb.

However, bushwalkers planning a trip to the south-western section of the park are being asked to wait while fire crews work to control the fire.

Kemps Creek Nature Reserve

Closed areas

The Kemps Creek Nature Reserve is closed until further notice. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

Kosciuszko National Park

Closed areas

Currango Homestead

The roads through to Currango are closed for the winter season from the long weekend in June to the long weekend in October each year. This year the road was closed as of Monday 9th June 2008 and will not reopen till Saturday 4th October 2008.

The area bounded by Boundary Rd/ Broken Cart Trail through Long Plain Road / Rules Point through to Tantangara Dam area is closed for the winter season.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Closed areas

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Barrenjoey Headland access trail will be closed until further notice for essential maintenance works. Access to the lighthouse is via the Smugglers walking track only.

Berowra track

This track remains closed due to landslides caused by earlier bush fires and heavy rain. It is unsafe to walk on.

Other closure information

 

Due to fire damage, the Echidna track at West Head will remain closed until further notice.

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

Closed areas

The Foreshore Walking Track at Awaba Bay is closed due to recent bushfire that destroyed four pedestrian bridges and much of the track edging. Appropriate signs restricting entry for bushwalkers have been erected.

Mann River Nature Reserve

Closed areas

The Roads and Traffic Authority will be undertaking slope stabilisation works to improve safety at Mulligan's Bluff on the Gwydir Highway, 100km east of Glen Innes.

To enable this work to be undertaken safely, it will be necessary to close the Gwydir Highway each Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm (excluding public and NSW school holidays). Motorists may also experience some temporary delays outside these hours. The work is scheduled to commence on 28 April and is expected to continue until the end of 2008.

Sealed access to this park, during the above mentioned hours, will only be via Glen Innes. Unsealed access during these hours is available via the Old Grafton-Glen Innes Rd.

Morton National Park

Closed areas

Shoalhaven Gorge Section of Morton National Park is to be closed from Tallowa Dam Wall upstream - from 05/09/2008 to 19/09/2008 inclusive. The closure is due to feral animal control measures. The NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

Mount Jerusalem National Park

Closed areas

Koonyum Range Road, north of the park boundary, is closed to all vehicles until further notice. Wet conditions have made the road slippery and hazardous.

Mount Kaputar National Park

Closed areas

Mt Coryah walk

Mount Coryah walking track is closed for repairs until the end of 2009 due to fire damage. 

Mount Royal National Park

Closed areas

Until further notice: Mt Royal Rd is closed at Fal Brook due to a landslide.

Myall Lakes National Park

Closed areas

Dees Corner campground

Dees Corner campground is temporarily closed for redevelopment works. The camping area will remain closed during the October school holiday period until further notice.

Other closure information

Jarrah Road is now closed, due to a bridge on the road becoming unservicable. The bridge will be accessed and reopened as soon as possible.

Gorong Trig Trail is also closed, to prevent recent work on the trail being damaged by vehicles. Recent rain has caused the trail surface to become saturated by water and traffic along this trail will result in damage to this work.

For further information please contact the Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300 (Mon to Fri).

Nattai National Park

Closed areas

Public vehicular access along Sheehys Creek Road is not permitted until further notice. Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended until further notice.

Nattai State Conservation Area

Closed areas

Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended due to road conditions.

Nymboida National Park

Fires

There is currently a fire in Ramornie State Forest and Nymboida National Park along the Ramornie Forest Road.

Closed areas

There is currently a fire in Ramornie State Forest and Nymboida National Park along the Ramornie Forest Road.

Ramornie Camping Area is closed due to a fire in the park and campers and day visitors are requested to avoid the area. Please contact NPWS Grafton Office on (02) 6641 1500 for further information and updates.

 

Richmond River Nature Reserve

Closed areas

Fox baiting to protect the threatened pied oystercatcher is being carried out between the 7 July and 19 December 2008. Beach bait stations and roads where baits have been placed are signposted.

Robertson Nature Reserve

Closed areas

The closure is a safety measure while contractors undertake removal/remediation of hazardous trees in the reserve.

Seven Mile Beach National Park

Closed areas

Beach road day use area

Walking tracks north and south of the Beach Road picnic area and the beach/foredune south of Beach Road to the southern boundary are closed for fox control program.

Gerroa day use area

Closed for fox control program.

Other closure information

Sand Track is closed for the fox control program that is scheduled for the period 25 August to 5 September 2008. Inclement weather may extend the program to 19 September 2008. The Seven Mile Beach Road picnic area and beach access from the picnic area will remain open.

Sydney Harbour National Park

Closed areas

Manly Scenic Walkway

The section of track between Tania Park and Cutler Rd, Balgowlah Heights will be closed until the end of December 2008 to allow for the construction of new timber boardwalk. Track diversions will be signposted to enable walkers to complete the entire track from Manly to the Spit Bridge. Please allow extra 5 mins for this leg.

 

Other closure information

 

Goat Island is currently closed until further notice while extensive maintenance works are carried out. Please note tours, filming, public access and everything relating to Goat Island is not available during this period.

Watagans National Park

Closed areas

 

• Slippery Rock Road between Watagan Forest Rd and Owens Rd Martinsville is currently closed to all traffic due to storm and vehicle damage. The trail is very slippery and should be avoided.
• The toilets at Boarding House Dam will be closed for at least 2-3 months due to major vandalism. Alternative toilets are located at Bangalow Picnic Area in the National Park or at the Pines Camping Area in State Forests.
• Bangalow Rd is temporarily closed to all vehicles due to current road works and slippery road conditions.  It is expected that the road will reopened by the end of November. Alternative picnic and camping facilities are available in adjacent State Forests.
  

Wyrrabalong National Park

Closed areas

The Coastal Walking track between Crackneck lookout and Wyrrabalong lookout at Forresters Beach is closed.

Yabbra National Park

Closed areas

Visitors are advised to not use South Yabbra Road until the road is inspected and cleared.

Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Closed areas

Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended until further notice due to road conditions.

Yuraygir National Park

Closed areas

Angourie Bay Rd and Mara Crk Rd in Yuraygir National Park will be CLOSED from Nov 18th - Nov 24th 2008.

 

No alternative vehicle access is available to Angourie Bayor Mara Crk Day Use Areas.

Mara Crk Bridge will be closed to pedestrians for maintenance works.

 

NPWS apoligises for any inconveniance during this time.