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Malabar Headland National Park: Closed areas due to rifle range operations

Oct 1, 2026 3 min readAustralia · NSW

The short version

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed every Saturday, on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 8am to 5pm, and on Friday 2 October 2026 due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations.

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Why this matters — from Rex

Hikers and trail runners should note specific weekend and weekday closures of the eastern section due to rifle range activity, ensuring they check dates before heading out to avoid disappointment or danger.

Where

Approximate location · Malabar Headland National Park

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Summary and context generated by Rex from reporting published by NSW National Parks. Always check the original source and official park notices before heading out.