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Thirlmere Lakes 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 1:30 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read NPWS's alerts at 1:30 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). They last changed at 1:30 pm 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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  • Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Lake Couridjah Picnic Precinct Upgrade Works

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Lake Couridjah Picnic Precinct Upgrade Works

    The Lake Couridjah picnic area will be closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders) and the car park area will be partially closed ( to all visitors) at Thirlmere Lakes National Park from Monday 18 May 2026 until Friday 2 October 2026 including weekends until further notice. The area will be fenced off to allow NPWS contractors to construct the following upgrade works: Accessible Pathways around Picnic Area. New Gas BBQ facilities. New Seating Areas (Table & Chairs). New Timber Skillion Shelters. New Information Signage. New Sandstone steps and natural/concrete paths. Sandstone seating logs. The Lake Couridjah Toilets will remain open for visitors and contractors to use. There are limited car parking spaces available for park visitors (2 car park spaces with a 15-minute time limit to use the toilet facilities only). Parks visitors can visit and use the picnic area, car park and existing 1 stall toilet at Werri Berri precinct located outside the current fenced construction area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200

    Dates given: “until Friday 2 October 2026”

    Updated by NPWS at 3:48 pm Wed 30 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 1:30 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

  • Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Pumphouse Road temporary closure

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Pumphouse Road temporary closure

    Pumphouse Road is temporarily closed to vehicles (emergency services excepted) from Friday 03 April 2026 until further notice. Park visitors can enter Thirlmere Lakes National Park via Slades Road and use the carpark, BBQ facilities and walking tracks at Dry Lakes, Lake Werri Berri and Couridjah precincts.

    Dates given: “until further notice”

    Updated by NPWS at 3:48 pm Wed 30 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 1:30 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

Other alerts (2)

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Fire

  • Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves · NPWS

    NPWS · Fire

    Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as: They're under direct control of an adult The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket) However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves: Yellomundee Regional Park Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

    Updated by NPWS at 3:48 pm Wed 30 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 1:30 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

Information

  • Werri Berri picnic area BBQ closed for repairs · NPWS

    NPWS · Information

    Werri Berri picnic area BBQ closed for repairs

    The BBQ at Werri Berri Picnic Area is closed for repairs from 31 August. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

    Updated by NPWS at 3:48 pm Wed 30 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 1:30 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