Fires, floods and park closures
 "Controlled hazard reduction burn in Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve, near Tenterfield. Photo: DECC")
Last update: 3/07/2009 2:45:00 PM
- No parks currently affected by fire
- 59 parks with closed areas
For hazard reduction burning information, major wildfire updates and a list of all current incidents in NSW, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
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| Awabakal Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
The following areas are CLOSED due to an aerial spraying operation being undertaken in the park (weather permitting):
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| Barrington Tops National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Gloucester Tops Road past the Gloucester River camping area has been temporarily closed due to a large number of fallen trees that have made the road unsafe. Work is underway to remove the debris, however the road will be closed over the 4-5 July weekend. The camping area can be reached. Contact the office on 02 6538 5300 for more information. Barrington Trail south of the Barrington Tops Forest Rd (Scone Rd) is now closed to vehicles for winter. This trail provides 4WD access to Little Murray and Junction Pools camping areas. The trail is closed to vehicles each year between 1 June and 30 September. It has been closed a week early this year following the recent wet and windy weather. 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. Hide these details |
| Billinudgel Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush the following locations will be subject to temporary closures between 18th May – 26th June 2009. As a contingency in the event of bad weather, this operation may take place between 10-14th August 2009. For further information please contact the area office.
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| Bindarri National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
THIS PARK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE FROM RECENT STORMS. Hide these details |
| Blue Mountains National Park | closed areas | Closed areasBreakfast Point Lookout
This lookout is closed until further notice. Burralow Creek camping ground
Burralow Fire Trail and Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail are closed until further notice due to rock falls and wash-outs.
Burralow Picnic and Camping Area is open to 4WD drive vehicles only via Paterson Range Fire Trail (300m east of Bilpin). Conditions are slippery; caution is required. Furber Steps-Scenic Railway
The side track from Furber Steps to the middle level of Katoomba Falls, known as the Underfalls Track, is closed due to landslip. Grand Canyon Track
Other closure information
The NPWS Heritage Centre is open 7 days a week for visitor information - phone 02 4787 8877. Hide these details |
| Bollanolla Nature Reserve | closed areas | Show details |
| Bomaderry Creek Regional Park | closed areas | 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. Hide these details |
| Bongil Bongil National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Closed areas
Bongil Picnic Area on Williams Road has now re-opened including access to the canoe launching pontoon and large group BBQ shelter.
Tuckers Rocks Road to Tuckers Rocks Beach at Repton and the start of the Bundageree Rainforest Walk remains closed. Hide these details |
| Border Ranges National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Please be advised that roads in the Border Ranges National Park including the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle Creek Road have been cleared of recent storm damage and are re-open to the public. All visitor areas including camping areas, picnic areas and lookouts are open. Walking tracks have not yet been inspected and may be affected by fallen debris and other flood damage. Roads remain wet and visitors are asked to drive with extra caution |
| Botany Bay National Park | closed areas | Closed areasBare Island fortifications
Bare Island Bridge is closed on weekdays and Saturday mornings due to conservation works. Hide these details |
| Bowraville Nature Reserve | closed areas | Show details |
| Brindabella National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Mt Coree Summit Trail from Pabral Road to the summit in temporarily CLOSED due to soft conditions following road works. The Road condition will be reassessed in 3 months time. Hide these details |
| Broadwater National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Broken Head Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush the following locations will be subject to temporary closures between 18th May – 26th June 2009. As a contingency in the event of bad weather, this operation may take place between 10-14th August 2009. For further information please contact the area office. Broken Head Nature Reserve headlands and cliff faces at:
The following roads will be closed:
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| Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush the following locations will be subject to temporary closures between 18th May – 26th June 2009. As a contingency in the event of bad weather, this operation may take place between 10-14th August 2009. For further information please contact the area office.
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| Budderoo National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
The DECC (NSW) wish to advise the Minnamurra Rainforest and its walks (Rainforest Loop walk and Falls Walks) in Budderoo National Park west of Kiama will close temporarily from 1st June to 31st July while the Visitor Centre complex undergoes major additions and refurbishment. We apologise for any inconvenience. The Jamberoo Lookout in Budderoo National Park will be CLOSED until 19 June 2009 due to the construction of a lookout platform. |
| Bundjalung National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush the following locations will be subject to temporary closures between 18th May – 26th June 2009. As a contingency in the event of bad weather, this operation may take place between 10-14th August 2009. For further information please contact the area office.
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| Burragorang State Conservation Area | closed areas | Closed areas
Burragorang Lookout is to be closed for redevelopment from 1st May 2009 to mid September. Hide these details |
| Cape Byron State Conservation Area | closed areas | Closed areas
Due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush the following locations will be subject to temporary closures between 18th May – 26th June 2009. As a contingency in the event of bad weather, this operation may take place between 10-14th August 2009. For further information please contact the area office. Cape Byron Headland Reserve:
Area closures will be in place at:
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| Dorrigo National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre including Rainforest Shop and Canopy Café is open 7 days. Access to Dorrigo from Coffs Harbour via the Waterfall Way is now open.
For more information contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre (7 days) on 02 6657 2309 |
| Dunggir National Park | closed areas | Show details |
| Ganay Nature Reserve | closed areas | Show details |
| Garigal National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Maintenance and improvement works will be undertaken at Davidson Park boat ramp from the 1st June 2009 for a period of four weeks. There will be minor disruption to park users during this period. The boat ramp will remain open for use throughout this time with the exception of one day in late June. This website will be updated with the closure date when available. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
Approximately 520 hectares of bushland were burnt for hazard reduction in November 2008. It is very important that members of the public stay out of burnt bushland areas for the following reasons:
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| Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
LITTLE RIVER TRAIL is CLOSED to vehicular traffic until further notice, to allow earthworks on the trail. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience at this time. Hide these details |
| Gibraltar Range National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Raspberry Lookout in Gibraltar Range National Park, will be closed for maintenance road works until further notice. All enquiries can be directed to the Glen Innes National Parks office on ph: 6739 0700 |
| Glenrock State Conservation Area | closed areas | 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. Hide these details |
| Jaaningga Nature Reserve | closed areas | Show details |
| Jerrawangala National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Jerrawangala Lookout Access Road will be CLOSED from 23/03/09 to 1/08/09 due to the construction of a new Lookout Facility. Hide these details |
| Juugawaarri Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areasJuugawaarri Nature Reserve is currently CLOSED until further notice. Hide these details |
| Kanangra-Boyd National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Kemps Creek Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
The Kemps Creek Nature Reserve is closed until further notice. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience. Hide these details |
| Kosciuszko National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Weather can change quickly in the mountains and snow can fall at any time of the year. Roads may be closed due to snow or wet conditions. To check road conditions on Kosciuszko Road, the Alpine Way, Snowy Mountains Highway and other RTA-managed roads, visit RTA's South/South-West Traffic Reports or contact the Kosciuszko National Park office Hide these details |
| Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park | closed areas | Closed areasBerowra 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 Use of walking trails is not recommended other than in close proximity to major visitor precincts. All public access to remote areas of this park is closed. Waterways access is limited to the immediate vicinity of beach-head areas. Approximately 520 hectares of bushland has been burnt in a hazard reduction burn that occurred in Garigal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on Thursday 13 November 2008 and Friday 14 November 2008. The following tracks have been now been declared safe to the public and have been REOPENED for access: Ku-ring-gai:
It is very important that members of the public stay out of burnt bushland areas for the following reasons: 1) For safety reasons – only trees directly adjacent to the tracks/trails have been assessed for dangerous tree limbs. Trees inside the burnt areas, however, have been damaged by fire and branches/trees could fall down and injure someone. 2) To help the bushland regenerate – by keeping off the newly burnt ground it will protect and enable new growth to form 3) To prevent unauthorised tracks forming throughout the bushland Other Closure Information:
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| Mann River Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
The Town of Mitchell Camping and Day Use Area in Mann River Nature Reserve will remain CLOSED due to extensive erosion caused by flooding. Repairs are under way and it is expected that the site will re-open within the month. Any enquiries can be directed to Glen Innes NPWS office on ph: 6739 0700. |
| Morton National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Other tracks and facilities in the Bundanoon section of Morton NP will remain open.
For further information please contact Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on (02) 48877270. We apologise for any inconvenience. Hide these details |
| Mount Jerusalem National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Mount Kaputar National Park | closed areas | Closed areasMt Coryah walk
Mount Coryah walking track is closed for repairs until the end of 2009 due to fire damage. Hide these details |
| Myall Lakes National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
A temporary closure of beaches has been issued for Myall Lakes National Park, due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and large waves from the recent heavy weather. This has caused severe erosion of the beach and foredunes leaving steep ledges and areas of very soft sand which makes the beach inaccessible and unsafe for recreational 4WD use. Lemon Tree beach access track is currently open for vehicles to drive to Dark Point but people should take care when driving on the beach, especially at high tide. People are reminded that driving on the dunes or any vegetated area on the beaches in the park is not permitted.’ NPWS will continue to monitor Mungo Beach, which will be reopened to recreational 4WDs once it has stabilised and its condition has substantially improved through natural sand replenishment.
For further information please contact the Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300 (Mon to Fri). Hide these details |
| Nattai National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Public vehicular access along Sheehys Creek Road is not permitted until further notice. Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended until further notice. Hide these details |
| Nattai State Conservation Area | closed areas | Closed areas
Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended due to road conditions. Hide these details |
| Ngambaa Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Ngambaa Nature Reserve - closed areas
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| Nightcap National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Richmond Range National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Richmond River Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Please be advised of the following closures in Richmond River Nature Reserve due to storm damage. - The road to South Wall carpark is closed due to trees across the road. - 4WD beach access is now Open at both entrances (road and beach)
The weather conditions have so far caused moderate flooding with a number of roads impassable. The strong winds have also caused a significant number of tree falls across park roads and continuing winds present the likelihood of further tree falls which could be hazardous to any persons entering those areas.
The following roads will be closed until weather conditions improve and staff have been able to re-open roads:
Any inquiries can be directed to the Kyogle Area office on 6632 0000.
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| Royal National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
The Roads and Traffic Authority will be undertaking major road repair and resealing works within Royal National Park during May 2009. The following full road closures will be in place Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm:
During closures traffic will be diverted to other detour routes to gain access to Garie Beach, Bundeena and Maianbar. Should you have any queries regarding accessing the park please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre, ph: 9542 0648. Hide these details |
| Sherwood Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
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| South East Forest National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
The Genoa Wilderness walk which starts in the South East Forest National Park is CLOSED until further notice because of the fires in the area. (Coopracambra National Park in Victoria which adjoins the park is closed until further notice due to fires.) |
| Sydney Harbour National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Tomaree National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
The following areas are CLOSED due to an aerial spraying operation being undertaken in the park (weather permitting):
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| Toonumbar National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Ulidarra National Park | closed areas | Show details |
| Victoria Park Nature Reserve | closed areas | Closed areas
Victoria Park Nature Reserve has been CLOSED due to storm damage and numerous tree hazards both on the road entrance to the reserve & along boardwalk. This closure will remain in place until further notice. |
| Washpool National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
Washpool NP is now open except for Coombadjha Campground and the Washpool Walk, which remain CLOSED due to flood damge. |
| Watagans National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Whian Whian State Conservation Area | closed areas | Closed areas
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| Wollemi National Park | closed areas | Closed areasNewnes camping ground
The causeway at the Capertee Creek crossing is closed until Monday 15 June 2009 for maintenance works. There is no access to Little Capertee campsite.
Other closure information Bakers Rd Putty, Commission Rd, Hunter Main and California Trail are CLOSED until further notice. Hide these details |
| Yabbra National Park | closed areas | Show details |
| Yerranderie State Conservation Area | closed areas | Closed areas
Yerranderie Escorted Access tours are suspended until further notice due to road conditions. Hide these details |
| Yuraygir National Park | closed areas | Closed areas
THESE AREAS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED AT SHORT NOTICE due to aerial spraying of Bitou Bush: Nrth of Brooms Head Reserve to Grey Cliffs, south of Brooms Head towards Sandon, Sandon Bluffs, the northern end of south Sandon beach and the hindunes in the Station Creek and Pebbly Beach area. To ensure public safety during any aerial spraying operations, some areas of Yuraygir National Park will be closed for short periods while spraying operations take place. All camping areas remain unaffected and spraying will not take place on weekends |