Closed areas: Quarry trail and Great North Walk closure in Berowra Valley National ParkDue to upgrade works on Steele Bridge on the Quarry trail in Berowra Valley National Park, there will be changed access to the surrounding trail network from Tuesday 8 October until Tuesday 7 January 2024.
There will be no access across Berowra Creek on the Great North Walk (GNW) from the Quarry trail section in Hornsby, between Simon trail and Galston Gorge via Tunks Ridge campground.
Walkers using the GNW will be required to detour via Simon trail, Sydney Road or Ulolo Road, Galston Road, Montview Parade, McKay Road or McKay trail in Hornsby Heights.
Walkers planning to use Tunks Ridge campground can only access this area from the north, via Galston Road GNW entrance and Tunks Ridge trail.
Access between Tunks Ridge campground and Quarry Road, Dural via Quarry trail through the Rifle Range safety template is
prohibited at all times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
Fire bans: Total Fire BanA 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.
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National ParkSwimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the
Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service