Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
A largely untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP is one of Australia's oldest national parks. Here at the head of the Hawkesbury River, you'll find Aboriginal engravings and sites, as well as sandstone escarpments,
There are alerts raised for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as at
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:41:50 +1100
Closed areas: Tracks closed for heli operationsThe Cowan to Brooklyn section of the Great North Walk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April 2025 for heli lift operations. No access is permitted to the risk associated with these operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
Closed areas: Brooklyn Dam trail maintenanceSurface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam Trail and Brooklyn Dam South Trail until Wednesday 30 April 2025, weather permitting.
Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
Closed areas: Some trails closed for vegetation maintenance - 14 March to 4 April 2025The following trails are closed from Friday 14 March to Friday 4 April 2025 due to vegetation maintenance works:
- Perimeter trail
- Long trail
- Cowan trail
- Wilkins trail
- Smith Creek West trail
Please follow all signs and directions from contractors.
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’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 between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in
Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closureBerowra walking track is partially closed until further notice from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closedNorth Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
- The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
- The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.
Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.