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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.10pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 3.35pm
Other planned events: Major upgrade to Booti Hill Walking Track, Booti Booti National Park - Changes to access
Major improvements are underway on the Booti Hill Walking track to provide a sustainably designed track and enhanced visitor experience.
Sections of track will be affected by temporary closures and detours during June-July 2023.
For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 1.57pm to Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.07pm
Other planned events: Temporary closure of Bombah Point Ferry from 5/6/23 to 6/6/23
Bombah Point Ferry is temporarily closed from 5/6/23 to 6/6/23 due to mechanical repairs. For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jun 2023, 1.06pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 1.09pm
Safety alerts: Hickson Street walking track damaged - Proceed with caution
Hickson Street walking track has structural damage, at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Please take care and proceed with caution when in the area. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 12.01am to Tue 6 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 3.13pm
Closed areas: Box Beach Carpark closed for aerial operations
Box Beach Carpark in Tomaree National Park will be closed from 3am Monday 5 June to 5pm Tuesday 6 June 2023.
This temporary closure is to allow for helicopter lift operations for walking track maintenance for Tomaree Coastal Walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office in Nelson Bay 4984 8200 or email npws.huntercoast@enviornment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 12.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.45am
Closed areas: Tomaree Summit walk- Partial closure for track repairs
Parts of Tomaree Summit walk are closed from Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023. This closure is to allow upgrades to the walking track, including the steel staircases which are currently dismantled.
The following areas are closed during this time:
- Tomaree Summit
- Access to the Gun Emplacement via Tomaree track (Red paved path from the bottom carpark).
- Tomaree track leading to Tomaree Summit
- Connection track leading to Tomaree Summit
Access to the Gun Emplacements is possible during this period via Tomaree Lodge on Gun Emplacement Road. There is no access from the Gun Emplacement to the Summit.
Please do not enter closed areas, or walk around closure signs or barriers. It causes erosion and the trampling of sensitive vegetation. Threatened orchids are present throughout the area.
Check the map on this webpage to view other great walks in Tomaree National Park and to plan your walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the NPWS Hunter Central Coast area office or call 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 9.58am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.11am
Closed areas: Dudley Beach Road
Dudley Beach Rd will be closed for re seal works on the following dates
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Wed. 14.06.23 - Fri. 16.06.23
Commence/complete prep. works vis. edge/verge/mitre drain delineation.
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Mon. 19.06.23 - Thurs. 22.06.23
Commence/complete AC installation
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Fri. 23.06.23 - Fri. 23.06.23
Commence/complete Pavement Marking
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 2.01pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Roads and Fire Trails closed due to road works
Some parts of Tomaree National Park are closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023 while fire trails are being maintained. The closed trails are:
- Big Rocky Trail
- Sewerline Fire Trail
- Derigderee Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sun 28 May 2023, 2.06pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Other incidents: Beached vessel at Birdie Beach
A large private vessel has beached at Birdie Beach. Salvage operations are underway. Disruptions and closures may take place, limiting access and parking at Birdie Beach. Please comply with safety signage and exclusion zones. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local area office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 12.36pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.39pm
Safety alerts: Construction work - The Ruins campground and picnic area
The Ruins beach amenities block is temporarily closed from Monday 30 January due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone and use the northern track to access Seven Mile Beach.
The main amenities block is still open for use.
For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Partial closure - Tomaree Coastal walk Southern Gateway
Ad hoc closures will be required to the concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach from Tuesday May23 until June 30 2023.
The closures are to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. During times of closure pedestrians are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.48pm
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 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.46pm
Closed areas: Road closures due to severe weather event
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
- Nerong Road (southern section)
- Masons Bend trail
- Goochs Road and Sugarloaf trail.
NPWS are working on repairs and will reopen the roads once completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.44pm
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.19am to Mon 3 Jul 2023, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 2.01pm
Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk Construction - Caution
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion by July 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
- In Boat Harbour Kingsley Beach & Little Kingsley Beach.
- In Boat Harbour between Ocean Pde and the Morna Point Slot Canyon
- In Anna Bay between Iris Moore Reserve and Fishermans Bay
- At the Middle Rock Headland between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach
- Big Rocky Precinct between Big Rocky and Little Rocky and between Big Rocky and North Samurai Trail
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 11.32am
Closed areas: Yuelarbah Walking Track
The Yuelarbah Walking Track will be closed from Leichhardt's Lookout to Glenrock/Burwood Beach from Wednesday 7th June to Friday 9th June 2023 and again Wednesday 14th June to Friday 16 June 2023 for track Maintenance.
Track will be open in between these dates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 - 4100.
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Applies from Fri 21 Apr 2023, 2.57pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.52am
Closed areas: Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Playground
Areas within the Blue Gum Hills Regional Park playground will be closed for improvement and upgrade works from Monday 15th May 2023 with a scheduled completion date of 30th June 2023.
- All main visitor areas listed below will remain open
- Toilets
- picnic facilities
- roads
- walking tracks
- Tree Tops Adventure Park
- Signs will be in place around closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Apr 2023, 9.28am
Closed areas: The Mungo Track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
You will need to follow the detour on The Mungo Track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km.
Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to rejoin The Mungo Track route.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 2.42pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 11.10am
Closed areas: Wangi Circuit Link Walking Track is closed
Wangi Circuit Link walking track will be intermittently closed for track maintenance from Friday 3 February 2023 to Friday 30 June 2023.
You can still access Wangi Circuit walking track from Reserve Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Closed areas: Grass Tree walking track section of the Coast Walk closed
Grass Tree walking track will be closed for construction works from 18 April to 31 August 2023. Works will repair erosion damage throughout this section of walking track.
To continue on the Coast walking track a detour will be in place. Walkers will detour from Frazer Beach around National Park roads which include; Frazer Beach Road, Campbell Drive and Wybung Road, this will allow walkers to re-join the Coast walking track at Geebung walking track section.
Walkers are advised to be mindful of traffic and to keep off the roads and try to walk to the side if choosing to take these detours. Note that these are rough and not easy to traverse.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.28am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.19am
Closed areas: Morisset Picnic Area Closed
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2019. There is now no public access to the following areas:
- The Morisset Hospital site
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore
- 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, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah 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 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 10.13am
Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.46am
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 3.58pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 9.48am
Safety alerts: Closed Areas: Areas temporarily closed for pest control operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting various scheduled pest control operations between the hours of 9pm to 5:30am from Tuesday 7th February 2023 through until Friday 30th June 2023.
This program will target rabbits and foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species and recreational areas.
Warning closure signs will be placed at visitor entry points to areas of the park that will be closed during these operations. Please do not enter closed areas during this time, this includes beaches and rock platforms.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the National Parks local area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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 site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Apr 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Timber Beach Walking Track closed due to flood damage
The Timber Beach walking track is closed until further notice. The track is impassable due to recent severe storm damage causing hazardous conditions. For visitor safety this track is currently closed to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.03pm
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 Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.40am
Closed areas: Area closed - Pink Caves
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 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’s 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 Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Apr 2023, 7.48am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.03am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The south Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.24am
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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