Fires, Floods and Park Closures
For information on all parks: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service / Fires, Floods & Park Closures
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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It is essential that if you are planning back country hiking, camping or four wheel drive accessinto National Parks that you check with your local National Parks and Wildlife Service Office firstto obtain the latest information.
Please note some National Parks and reserves have burnt areas due to hazard reduction burning or wildfires. It is very important that members of the public stay out of burnt bushland areas for the following reasons:
- 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.
- to help the bushland regenerate – by keeping off the newly burnt ground it will protect and enable new growth to form
- to prevent unauthorised tracks forming throughout the bushland.
Please note: Driving on a closed road can lead to heavy penalties: Approximately $1100.00 fine per axle from road authorities plus additional fines from NSW National Parks & Wildlife if driving on a closed road within a National Park or Reserve.
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Blue Mountains National Park Closed areas
Grand Canyon at Blackheath section of track closed - Grand Canyon Track (Ends Thursday 5 April)
The track from Evans Lookout to the Greaves Creek Junction in the Grand Canyon will be closed for upgrade work on weekdays from Tuesday 28 February to Thursday 5 April 2012 inclusive. On weekdays entry to and from the Grand Canyon is via Neates Glen only. The track will be open on weekends.
For updates and further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open 7 days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
AA Blue Mountains Weather Warning
Caution: Following recent heavy rainfall in Blue Mountains National Park the area is now saturated and as a result waterways may rise quickly after even a small amount of rain. Visitors are advised to consult forecasts prior to commencing their activity and to exercise extreme caution near any areas potentially subject to a rapid rise in water such as river edges, river crossings, waterfalls and canyons. Those who encounter a flooded stream (either in a vehicle or on foot) are advised to change their route, turn back or wait for the water to subside. Do not attempt to cross fast-flowing streams.
For updates and further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Breakfast Point - Breakfast Point Lookout
Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is closed until further notice.
Burralow Picnic and Camping Area - Burralow Creek camping ground
Burralow Picnic & Camping Area is temporarily closed - all access trails leading into Burralow Picnic & Camping Area (including Paterson Range Fire Trail, Burralow Rd/ Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail) are closed to all persons due to significant local rainfall and slippery trails.
For updates and further information phone the NPWS Blackheath office 02 4787 8877, 9.00 am-4.30 pm seven days, or Richmond office 02 4588 2400 9.00am-5.00 pm weekdays.
Claustral Canyon
Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mt Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access to Claustral through private land without success. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mt Tomah residents and avoid using private land.
Giant Stairway at Katoomba is closed - Federal Pass
The Giant Stairway is closed. A landslide has covered a section of the track and destroyed approx. 50 metres of safety fence above an 8 metre drop. Walkers can enter/exit the valley via Furber Steps (near Scenic World) and Fern Bower (near Leura Forest).
For updates and further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open 7 days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Green Gully and Dunphys Camping Area 4WD access only
The road in Green Gully in the Megalong Valley is closed to 2 WD vehicles. Access is open to 4WD vehicles only.
Caution is required when turning into the parking area at Dunphys where a spring has surfaced.
For further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Hole in the Wall Canyon
Access to the Waratah Ridge Rd area of Blue Mountains National Park (Hole in the Wall canyon) - Until the end of March 2012, logging operations are being undertaken in Newnes State Forest. During this time, road users will need to be aware that logging trucks will be using Waratah Ridge Rd & other feeder roads in the State Forest. Further enquiries regarding closure of Newnes State Forest should be directed to the Forests NSW Bathurst Office on 02 6331 2044.
Murphys Glen & Ingar camping areas
Murphys Glen Campsite is closed at the gate due to boggy and muddy road conditions.
Ingar Campsite Loop Road is closed due to wash outs and muddy road conditions. The day use area and car park remain open. This means that campers must walk from the day use area to campsites (about 100m).
For further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Locations affected: Ingar campground, Murphys Glen campground
Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Prince Henry Cliff Walk is closed from Lady Darley Lookout (below Lillianfels) to Cliff View Lookout (below Skyway east station) after a fire damaged boardwalks, stairs and steps. Visitors are advised to use urban footpaths to walk between Katoomba Cascades Reserve and Echo Point.
Redgum campsite at Euroka - Euroka
Redgum camp site at Euroka Picnic and Camping Area at Glenbrook is closed until further notice for maintenance and upgrade . Camping is available at other sites at Euroka. For bookings and further information phone 02 4588 2400 Mon-Fri, or 02 4739 2950 weekends.
Roberts Pass at Leura
Roberts Pass at Leura is closed east of the Lindeman Pass junction, due to a landslide. The track is impassable and there is currently no access to Valley of the Waters via Roberts Pass.
Southern Blue Mountains fire trails – cautions -Yerranderie historic mining town
Due to flooding and swollen river crossings:
Caution on all creek crossings on the Oberon-Colong Stock Route
Caution on Range Fire Trail due to slippery conditions.
Access to Yerranderie is open to high clearance 4WD vehicles only.
Updates
For updates on closures and park information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre:
- phone 02 4787 8877, seven days 9.00am to 4.30pm.
