There are alerts raised for Royal National Park as at Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:59:15 +1100
Closed areas: East Heathcote APZ Trail - Limited Access
Access will be limited on the East Heathcote Asset Protection Zone (APZ) Trail in Royal National Park due to trail repair work from 09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024.
 
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 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:

• Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms and Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation..
• 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.
• Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.

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

Safety alerts: Helicopter Operation Burning Palms and Garawarra Farm carpark - Thursday 12 December 2024
Helicopter lift operation in place all day (approx. 8am – 3pm) operation out of Garawarra Farm heli pad. This is part of the flood recovery works and will be operating on the Royal Coast Track around the Burning Palms area.
 

• Some short delays for walker in the area. Follow directions from NPWS staff. Access to figure 8 pools and surrounding tracks are open including Burge track and Garawarra Ridge Trail.
• existing track elements alert already in place for Palm Jungle for the ongoing track construction works.
• Garawarra Farm carpark open
• Amenities block open

 

Closed areas: Warumbul Road Vehicle Trail closed for repairs
Warumbul Vehicle Trail in Royal National Park is closed between 10th December and 13th December 2024 due to construction works. Winifred Falls & Trail will also be closed during this time.
Please follow 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: Mount Bass Vehicle Trail closed for repairs
Mount Bass Vehicle Trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays between 4th December and 20th December 2024 due to construction works.
Please follow 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: 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.

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