There are alerts raised for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as at Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:50:35 +1100
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Sunday 16 March 2025
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Sunday 16 March 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
The following areas are closed:

• West Head road
• West Head lookout
• Salvation Creek picnic area
• Barrenjoey headland
• Sphinx memorial precinct
• Stringybark Ridge precinct
• Kalkari track
• All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)

These areas will remain open:

• Apple Tree Bay picnic area
• Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
• Bobbin Head picnic areas
• Bobbin Head Marina
• Duckholes picnic area
• Illawong Bay picnic area
• Gibberagong Boardwalk
• Kalkari Discovery Centre (the walking track is closed)
• The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)

 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Closed areas: Gibberagong bridge closed for maintenance
Gibberagong bridge at Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, will be closed for maintenance from Wednesday 19 March to Friday 21 March 2025 inclusive, weather permitting. There will be no through access on the Gibberagong track from either side of the bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

Closed areas: Some trails closed for vegetation maintenance 14 March to 4th April 2025
Some trails are closed from Friday 14 March to Friday 4 April 2025 due to vegetation maintenance works.
These trails are closed:

• Perimeter trail
• Long trail
• Cowan trail
• Wilkins trail
• Smith Creek West trail

Follow directions as per signage and 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: Major works in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Major works are currently being undertaken to upgrade the sewerage system in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. As a result, there may be small delays experienced on Ku-ring-gai Chase Road on weekdays.
There will also be a partial closure of the Apple Tree Bay picnic area, with the back section being inaccessible to the public during these works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra 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 closed
North 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.