Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 10.20am.
Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 10.49am.
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring Track is closed due to high rainfall
The Mount Keira Ring Track is closed due to the impacts of heavy rainfall. The walking track will be assessed for damage and rockfall/landslips and will be reopened after it has been assessed as safe for visitors.
Applies from Mon 26 Feb 2024, 9.00am
to Fri 21 Jun 2024, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 2 May 2024, 5.09pm.
Closed areas: Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment SCA closed for Ground Shooting Operations
Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed between 6:00pm Monday 26th February and 09:00am Friday 21st June, 2024 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. These areas may include:
- Rhododendron Gardens
- Maddens Plains
- Kembla Ridge Track
- Kembla Ring Track
- Staffords Management Trail
- O'Briens Management Trail
- Mt Keira Girl Guides
- Mt Keira Scouts
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands park office.