Last reviewed: Wed 8 January 2020, 8.18am
Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.18am.
Due to the current bushfire situation and very high fire danger, the following parks in the Central Coast area are closed:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis. For more information, visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.18am.
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm.
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.15am.
Due to the very high fire danger, Bangalow Road in Watagans National Park is closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there is no public access to Bangalow picnic area and campground or Gap Creek picnic area and campground. The following walking tracks are also closed:
Bangalow Road is a long and narrow 4.8 km access road to the campgrounds. In the event of a fire, there is only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
These areas will closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
Applies from Tue 24 Dec 2019, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 3.35pm
Werakata National Park and Werakata State Conservation Area are closed due to dangerous bushfire conditions. This closure remains in place until further notice, and will be reviewed on a weekly basis. For further information call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.18am
Due to the current bushfire situation and very high fire danger, the following parks in the Central Coast area are closed:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis. For more information, visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.18am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.17am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.18am
Due to the very high fire danger, Monkey Face Road in Watagans National Park is closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there is no public access to Monkey Face lookout, Gap Creek lookout or Monkey Face picnic area. The following walking tracks are also closed:
Monkey Face Road is a long and narrow access road to the lookouts. In the event of a fire, there is only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
This lookout is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.15am
Due to the very high fire danger, Bangalow Road in Watagans National Park is closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there is no public access to Bangalow picnic area and campground or Gap Creek picnic area and campground. The following walking tracks are also closed:
Bangalow Road is a long and narrow 4.8 km access road to the campgrounds. In the event of a fire, there is only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
These areas will closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.46am
Yambo Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and vehicle damage. 4WD access is possible from Dooralong Road through to the Lemon Tree Road intersection. Lemon Tree Road remains closed.
For more information, call the NPWS Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.40am
Middle Ridge Road is closed from the intersection of Null Road. No vehicle or pedestrian access to Ravensdale Road. This trail is dormant and not open for public use. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 3.18pm
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2018. There is restricted access to the Morisset Hospital Site and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore and Morisset picnic area. Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site.
Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 May 2019, 8.41am
Watagan Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area and the southern section of Wyong State Forest is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and vehicle damage. 4WD access is available from the Jilliby Road access in the south, north to the Middle Ridge Road Intersection.
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Applies from Sun 2 Oct 2016, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.44am
Red Hill Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is only accessible by 4WD vehicles between Red Hill Quarry in the north and the intersection of Prestons Ridge Road in the south.
For more information, please call the Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2016, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.43am
Maculata fire trail west from Jilliby Road linking to Daniels Point fire trail and Watagan Forest Road are closed due to 4WD damaged roads and trails. There is no through road access across Little Jilliby Jilliby Creek in either direction. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.40am
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to conditions, once maintenance work is completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.41am
Roads in Jilliby State Conservation Area are unsealed, and accessible by 2WD in dry conditions only. 4WD's should be used at all other times. Gates may be temporarily closed on some roads, for roadworks, to prevent damage when wet. For more information, please call the Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.46am
Lemon Tree Forest Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, in Jilliby State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles. This closure will remain in place indefinitely due to severe erosion. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/gap-creek-campground/local-alerts
Watagans National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather, roads closures or high fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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