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
Fri, 03 May 2024 11:30:18 +1000
Closed areas: Bobbin Head Visitor Centre closed for renovationsThe Bobbin Head Visitor Centre will be closed for urgent renovations from Monday 29 April to Monday 6 May, reopening on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
For Park information, shelter bookings and annual passes please call 1300 072 757 or visit
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
For enquiries regarding Bobbin Head call 02 9472 8949 or email
[email protected]Closed areas: Sphinx Memorial road and precinct closedMemorial road and Sphinx Memorial precinct is closed on Monday 6th May for maintenance works to the memorial. Access is not permitted for vehicles or pedestrians.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Bobbin Inn Cafe closedBobbin Inn Cafe is closed from Monday 29th April to 9th May 2024 for renovation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Access track to West Head beach closedThe access track which leads from Resolute track to West Head beach is closed from Thursday 11 April 2024 until further notice due to major storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Other planned events: Brooklyn Dam fire trail maintenance worksThere will be surface maintenance works on the Brooklyn Dam fire trail between William St, Brooklyn and the end of the Jerusalem Bay trail, including Brooklyn Dam campsite, from the 2 April 2024. Expect delays and be follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Jerusalem Bay trail will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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.
Other planned events: Sphinx Memorial repair worksRepair works are underway at the Sphinx Memorial from Monday 12 February to June 2024. There will be changed access to the memorial for the duration of these works. The carpark and the Sphinx track remain open. Please follow directions of signs and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
Other planned events: 1080 pest management programNSW 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 Thursday 1 February 2024 and Wednesday 31 July 2024 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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 NPWS Forestville area office on 9451 3479 or Lane Cove area office on 8448 0400 during business hours. For after-hours enquiries, contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 056 294.