Regulations Australia Macquarie Pass National Park
Cascades (Macquarie Pass)
Climbing and canyoning
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited all year
Canyoning and climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 2 Park-specific management policies
Activity/operation, Allowed, Park-specific management policy
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Adventure/risk-based visitor activities
Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing, Yes, Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing will only be allowed in the national parks with consent.
NPWS will consider safety issues, risks to visitors, and potential impacts on park values when determining locations where abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing may be allowed under permit.
Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing will not be allowed in the Minnamurra and Carrington Falls precincts, at Gerringong Falls in Budderoo National Park, or at Cascades in Macquarie Pass National Park.
NPWS will not install, assess or guarantee bolts or other fixed protection points.
New bolts or anchors may only be installed with NPWS consent.
NPWS may remove bolts or anchors that have an unacceptable impact or are no longer required.
Participants in these activities are solely responsible for their own safety.
Consent conditions may include restrictions on group sizes.
Areas may be closed to recreational activities on a temporary, seasonal or ongoing basis to protect park values or to address visitor safety.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area Plan of management
In Macquarie Pass National Park
Regulated zone
Macquarie Pass National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Climbing and canyoning · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 2 Park-specific management policies
Activity/operation, Allowed, Park-specific management policy
[…]
Adventure/risk-based visitor activities
Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing, Yes, Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing will only be allowed in the national parks with consent.
NPWS will consider safety issues, risks to visitors, and potential impacts on park values when determining locations where abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing may be allowed under permit.
Abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing will not be allowed in the Minnamurra and Carrington Falls precincts, at Gerringong Falls in Budderoo National Park, or at Cascades in Macquarie Pass National Park.
NPWS will not install, assess or guarantee bolts or other fixed protection points.
New bolts or anchors may only be installed with NPWS consent.
NPWS may remove bolts or anchors that have an unacceptable impact or are no longer required.
Participants in these activities are solely responsible for their own safety.
Consent conditions may include restrictions on group sizes.
Areas may be closed to recreational activities on a temporary, seasonal or ongoing basis to protect park values or to address visitor safety.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area Plan of management
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Prohibited all year
Paragliding and via ferrata · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 2 Park-specific management policies
Activity/operation, Allowed, Park-specific management policy
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Other risk-based activities, No, Other risk-based activities will not be permitted. Other risk-based activities include (but are not limited to) the following: base jumping, bungy jumping, hang-gliding, parachuting, paragliding, parasailing, slacklining (more than 2 m above ground) and highlining, via ferrata and zip lining.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area Plan of management
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 2 Park-specific management policies
Activity/operation, Allowed, Park-specific management policy
Visitor activities
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Camping, Yes, Camping will only be allowed at designated sites.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area Plan of management
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 2 Park-specific management policies
Activity/operation, Allowed, Park-specific management policy
Visitor activities
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Bushwalking, Yes, Off-track walking will not be allowed in the nature reserves, at Minnamurra Rainforest or Carrington Falls precincts or at Gerringong Falls. This is to manage impacts on sensitive ecosystems and natural and cultural values, and limit risks associated with visitors interacting with steep, slippery and unstable ground and cliffs.
If required, NPWS may restrict off-track walking at other locations on a temporary, seasonal or ongoing basis to protect park values and/or address visitor safety.
Consent may be issued to walking clubs and to other organised groups to walk off-track in locations where it is otherwise not allowed.
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Public access, Yes, Seasonal or temporary restrictions on public access may be applied throughout the parks.
Minnamurra Rainforest is closed overnight for general public access. Some public access may be permitted after hours with consent.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Budderoo National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Robertson Nature Reserve and Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area Plan of management