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Garigal National Park

National Park · NSW · NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Some areas closed

2 closures listed.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service lists closures of parts of this park, as of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read NPWS's alerts at 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). They last changed at 10:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time).

Always check the official site and local conditions before you go: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

What's closed

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  • Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex - western foreshore closed

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex - western foreshore closed

    The western foreshore of the Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex is closed due to contamination, hazardous materials and structural conditions. Do not enter the closed areas. The Magazine Walking Track and eastern foreshore remain open to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please visit Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex project | Park management | Environment and Heritage or contact the the local NPWS office.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:32 pm Thu 10 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

  • Flat Rock track partial closure

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Flat Rock track partial closure

    The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point. Please note: Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail. Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:32 pm Thu 10 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Other alerts (2)

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Cautions

  • The Bay and Timber Getters Walking Tracks – track condition alert · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    The Bay and Timber Getters Walking Tracks – track condition alert

    The Bay and Timber Getters Walking Tracks are currently in a poor condition. Visitors should expect uneven surfaces and slip, trip and fall hazards along sections of the track. If walking the track, exercise caution, wear suitable footwear and take extra care on steep, uneven or slippery sections. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking an assessment of the track and considering future maintenance and improvement works. NPWS appreciates the cooperation of park visitors and encourages all visitors to assess track conditions and their own capabilities before commencing any walk. For more information, please contact the NPWS Sydney North Area office on 02 9451 3479.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:32 pm Thu 10 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Works and events

  • 1080 pest management operation · NPWS

    NPWS · Works or event

    1080 pest management operation

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between1 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species. For more information, contact the local park office on: Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours) NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

    Dates given: “and 31 January 2027”

    Updated by NPWS at 12:32 pm Thu 10 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0