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National Park · NSW · NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Some areas closed

3 closures listed.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service lists closures of parts of this park, as of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read NPWS's alerts at 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). They last changed at 12:15 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time).

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  • Wises Track and Karani Ridge trail closure for vegetation maintenance works

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Wises Track and Karani Ridge trail closure for vegetation maintenance works

    NPWS contractors will be doing essential vegetation maintenance works along Wises Track and Karani Ridge fire trail, with closures in place on weekdays from Thursday 1 October to Friday 30 October 2026. The track will be open on weekends and public holidays. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

    Dates given: “to Friday 30 October 2026”

    Updated by NPWS at 2:43 pm Thu 1 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm 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

  • Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall

    An unauthorised trail located between East Heathcote and Waterfall has now been formally and physically closed. Closure works have been completed, including signage and brush matting of the trail surface to encourage natural bush regeneration and clearly signal that the trail is no longer open to access. Access to this trail (located directly adjacent to the Eastern side of the rail corridor between East Heathcote and Waterfall) is not permitted. Please obey all closure signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visitors are encouraged to use only designated and clearly marked tracks within Royal National Park. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.

    Updated by NPWS at 2:43 pm Thu 1 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm 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

  • North Era campground closed

    NPWS · Partial closure

    North Era campground closed

    North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

    Dates given: “until further notice”

    Updated by NPWS at 2:43 pm Thu 1 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm 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

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Cautions

  • Areas Closed - Deer Control Program · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    Areas Closed - Deer Control Program

    Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out. The closed areas include: Trails and all Picnic Flats in the Audley Precinct Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools Garawarra Farm Lady Carrington Drive Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area. Hacking River Vehicle Trail Camp Gully Vehicle Trail Karingal Picnic Area Powerline East Vehicle Trail These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

    Dates given: “to Friday 18 December 2026”

    Updated by NPWS at 2:43 pm Thu 1 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm 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