There are alerts raised for Lane Cove National Park as at Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:59:36 +1100
Closed areas: Lane Cove section of Great North Walk closed
A section of the Great North Walk within Lane Cove National Park will be closed from Monday 2 December to Thursday 5 December 2024, weather dependant, to allow for the repair of a section of boardwalk. While the section is closed, the following diversion will need to be taken:

• Walkers heading south will need to walk up the Max Allen track to Blaxland Road, Killara.
• Turn immediately right onto Terrace Road, Killara.
• Turn left onto Charles Street, Killara.
• Turn right into Fiddens Wharf Road, Killara, down to the end of the road and onto Fiddens Wharf Oval.
• Take the stairs at the back of the oval to re-join the track.
• Walkers heading north should undertake this diversion in reverse.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

Closed areas: Pennant Hills Park trail closed for maintenance
Pennant Hills Park fire trail in Lane Cove National Park will be closed from Tuesday 3 December to Friday 6 December 2024 inclusive, weather permitting. There will be no access from the from the National Park section of the fire trail near Pennant Hills Park down to the intersection with the Devlins Creek trail. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

Closed areas: Pest control operations
A pest control operations program using firearms is happening in Lane Cove National Park on the following dates:

• From 10pm, Tuesday 10 December to 2am, Thursday 11 December 2024
• From 10pm, Thursday 12 December to 2am, Friday 13 December 2024

This program is targeting wild rabbits.
The following areas will be closed:

• All picnic areas and walking tracks along Max Allen Drive.
• The Great North Walk between Lady Game Drive and Fiddens Wharf Oval.
• All picnic areas along Riverside Drive (between Plassey Road and Fullers Bridge).
• Riverside walking track between Lane Cove Road and Lane Cove River Weir.

Do not enter the park under any circumstances. Signs will be placed at all entrances during the closure period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. 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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove: 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

Closed areas: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:

• Carters Creek (Area 9)
• Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
• Haynes Flat (Area 32)

Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.