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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10.00am to Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.14am
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform temporary closure
Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform will be closed from Tuesday 13 October 2026 for 2-3 weeks to allow replacement of viewing platform balustrades. Access to the lighthouse itself will be restricted, however the lighthouse cottages, toilets, walking tracks and picnic area will remain open.
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Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.14pm to Sat 19 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.37pm
Closed areas: Sea Acres Coastal Walk Track closure for upgrade works
Some sections of the Coastal Walk Track within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 while the walking track is being upgraded. The closed sections of track include:
- Sea Acres Walking Track - between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road carpark
- Lighthouse Road Miners Beach carpark - part closed for site works storage compound
The section of Sea Acres Walking Track between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road/Bangalay Drive entry will only closed for 2 weeks from 12 October to 26 October 2026 for minor upgrade works. Once this section is re-opened, it will allow for access between Miners Beach and Lighthouse Drive while the main section of the Sea Acres Walking Track is being undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6588-5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 11.29am
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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