Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Royal National Park as at Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:51:03 +1100
Closed areas: Toilets closed – Pool Flat picnic area
The toilets at Pool Flat picnic area will be closed until further notice due to a vandalism event. The nearest alternative toilets can be found at Ironbark Flat near the Visitor’s Centre.
For more information, contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on (02) 9542 0648.

Closed areas: The Meadows vehicle trail closed for trail repairs
The Meadows vehicle trail in the Royal National Park is closed on weekdays from Monday 13 January to Friday 7 February 2025 due to construction works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Closure of access path to Honeymoon track
The access pathway leading from the carpark and servicing Honeymoon track is closed for essential maintenance from Thursday 9 January to Tuesday 21 January 2025. Please note:

• Toilets will remain open
• Pathway from the upper lawn area down to the toilets will not be accessible
• Alternate pathways available
• Please use caution, avoid the work area and obey signage and instructions from staff and contractors.
• There may be intermittent interruptions to water supply. 

This closure may be shortened or extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.

Closed areas: Mount Bass vehicle trail closed for repairs
Mount Bass vehicle trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays from Monday 13 January to Monday 3 February 2025 due to construction works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Royal Coast Track – partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:

• The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
• North Era campground is closed until further notice
• Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.

Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:

• South bound access – Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. There’s no access to Garie Beach.
• North bound access – Is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.