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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 4.24pm
Hazard reduction burns: Billies HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 01/09/2026. The fire is called Billies HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 2.51pm to Sat 5 Sep 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 3.07pm
Safety alerts: Access road to Sugarloaf SCA - temporary closures on 4 September 2026
Sugarloaf Range Rd (from George Booth Drive to the picnic area) may be temporarily closed on Friday 4 September 2026 due to a charity fundraising event involving local high school students. This will affect access to Sugarloaf SCA bushwalks and lookouts between the hours of 10am and 2pm. The closure follows advice from Police and approval from the road managers. Please follow any onsite signage or guidance from staff.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter NPWS Office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 12.50pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 9.38am
Closed areas: Vegetation Management will be occurring in Stockrinton SCA
Vegetation Management will be occurring in Stockrinton SCA from Friday 21 August 2026 to Wednesday 30 September 2026, effected areas are:
- Ridge Link Fire Trail,
- Browns Fire Trail,
- Quarry Fire Trail,
- Meredith Fire Trail,
- Meredith Link Road,
- Grants Fire Trail,
- Stockrington Fire Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2026, 10.57am to Sun 6 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 9.27am
Closed areas: Glenrock SCA - Leggy Loop Works
Some Parts of Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed due Track maintenance and carpark surfacing. The closed areas are:
- Leggy Loop carpark - closed Thursday 27 August to Sunday 6 September 2026
- Leggy Loop track - closed Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September 2026
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 12.01am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 8.39am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 7th September 2026 to 25th September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Wyrrabalong National Park, Munmorah State Conservation Area, Tuggerah Nature Reserve and Colongra Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS Central Coast area office for more information on (02) 4972 9000
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 9.43am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed due to approved recent and historic underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations. In addition to the areas shown on the map, Blue Gum Trail (Sugarloaf North Management Trail) is also closed to all users while subsidence remediation takes place.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area which has now been remediated.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.55am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 30 June and 30 October 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 9.27am
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 7.17am
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 10.28am
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 1.14pm
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 9.36am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 9.37am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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