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Applies from Tue 12 Apr 2022, 4.05pm to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jun 2022, 4.28pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to heavy rain and flooding:
- Mackaway Bay campground - closed until Saturday 6 August 2022
- Brambles Green campground - closed until Thursday 15 September 2022
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area - closed until Thursday 30 June 2022 (Violet Hill boat ramp remains open).
NPWS staff regularly monitor conditions and will re-open areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Apr 2022, 12.51pm to Fri 1 Jul 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 11.52am
Closed areas: Joes Cove campground
Joes Cove campground is closed for maintenance until Thursday 30 June 2022.
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Applies from Tue 14 Jun 2022, 7.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 3.40pm
Closed areas: Zenith Beach loop road and carpark closed
Zenith Beach loop road and carpark are closed from Tuesday 14 June to late August 2022, due to roadworks.
NPWS is conducting maintenance and upgrade works associated with the Tomaree Coastal walk project.
Tomaree Headland walking tracks remain accessible to visitors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 7 Jun 2022, 2.32pm to Mon 11 Jul 2022, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jun 2022, 4.59pm
Closed areas: Big Rocky carpark closed for works
The Big Rocky carpark is closed for road works from Thursday 16 June to Monday 11 July 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4894 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 May 2022, 8.00am to Tue 19 Jul 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jun 2022, 9.49am
Closed areas: Bombah Point ferry closed for maintenance
The Bombah Point ferry will be closed from Monday 30 May, and will recommence operation on Wednesday 20 July 2022. This is so essential maintenance and survey inspection work (out of water slipping) can be done.
Contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 for further information.
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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 11.06am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 11.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 8.56am
Closed areas: Mungo track partial closure
Mungo Track is closed between Tamboi and Brambles Green campground from Monday 29 November until Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to damaged boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.50am to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 May 2022, 11.29am
Closed areas: Boomeri campground closure
Boomeri campground is closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until Thursday 15 September 2022 due to winter maintenance. There is no public access during this time. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
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Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 3.29pm to Fri 15 Jul 2022, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 4.06pm
Closed areas: Temporary track closures due to Tomaree Coastal Walk upgrades
NPWS will be temporarily closing several sections of existing walking tracks in Tomaree National Park due to the Tomaree Coastal Walk project.
NPWS is currently working on the track sections between Fingal Bay and Boat Harbour including:
- building a new coastal track section to link Boat Harbour and One Mile Track.
- upgrades and maintenance along Fingal Ridge Trail, Ocean Track and One Mile Track.
These tracks are closed and will remain closed until mid-July 2022 when works are finished, weather and site conditions permitting.
During the construction period for this section of track NPWS will conduct occasional helicopter lift operations transporting track building materials.
To find out more visit https://environment.nsw.gov.au/tomareecoastalwalk
Enquires can be directed to the local Nelson Bay office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.41am to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.05pm
Closed areas: Mungo Brush South campground closure
Mungo Brush south campground is closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until Thursday 15 September 2022 for winter maintenance. There is no public access during this period. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff. Mungo Brush north campground will remain open.
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Applies from Tue 10 May 2022, 1.25pm to Wed 14 Sep 2022, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 4.37pm
Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground and picnic area closed for works
The White Tree Bay campground and picnic area are closed from Tuesday 10 May to Wednesday 14 September 2022 for annual winter maintenance.
There is no public access during this time. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.35pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Feb 2022, 12.28pm
Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Mar 2022, 2.51pm
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the Ruins site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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