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TEMPORARY CLOSURE - section of Federal Pass, Katoomba - 9-11 April 2025
By NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Archived 8 Jun 2025 - Posted: 8 Apr 2025
** Update 9 April.
Helicopter operation at Katoomba has been completed today.
Access to Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary has re-opened between Federal Pass and Scenic World – there are no planned closures for the remainder of the week.
Please note, Golden Stairs remains closed for track maintenance.**
The following walking tracks will be closed for a helicopter operation from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 April, weather permitting:
- Golden Stairs
- Ruined Castle
- Federal Pass between Scenic World and Ruined Castle
- No access to Mount Solitary from Federal Pass
Mount Solitary will be accessible from the Kedumba Valley – return by same route.
Please see attached map and check for alerts here
or call the NPWS Heritage Centre, Blackheath: Ph: 02 4787 8877 daily 9:00am - 4:30pm
This article archived 8 Jun 2025
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