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Applies from Sun 24 Jan 2021, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 7.31pm
Fires - Advice: Horse Point Rd, Bungwahl
There is a fire in this park called Horse Point Rd, Bungwahl. 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 Fri 22 Jan 2021, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jan 2021, 5.15pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach closed overnight
Samurai Beach in Tomaree National Park is closed overnight over the Australia Day long weekend from Friday 22 January to Tuesday 26 January 2021. There is no vehicle access between 7pm and 6am during this time.
Samurai campground will remain open, however it is booked out until the end of January 2021. There is no beach camping.
You can still access Samurai Beach during the day. All main visitor areas will remain open and signs will be in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 22 Jan 2021, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Jan 2021, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Yagon trail and Escarpment trail closed
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Yagon trail
- Escarpment trail
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Horse Point Rd, Bungwahl
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 4 Nov 2020, 8.37am to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jan 2021, 3.31pm
Safety alerts: McBrides Beach vehicle access closed and new walking track construction
NPWS has changed access to McBrides Beach at Cape Hawke within Booti Booti National Park.
The vehicle trail to the beach is severely eroded, and is temporarily closed to address immediate safety concerns.
The new McBrides beach walking track provides safe public access to the beach from the Council carpark on Cape Hawke Drive down to McBrides Beach.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or download this fact sheet.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jan 2021, 8.02pm
Other planned events: Wallingat campground closure
Wallingat campground and access to Whoota Whoota lookout will be closed between Monday 15 February and Wednesday 31 March 2021. The closure is due to planned roadworks on Sugar Creek Road, involving the replacement of several bridges.
The closure could be extended if rainfall delays work. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 11 Dec 2020, 1.33pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Dec 2020, 3.36pm
Closed areas: Part of Tamboy track and boardwalk closed
Tamboy trail is closed from Thursday 10 December 2020 until further notice in the following sections:
- Tamboy boardwalk
- From Brambles Green campground to Sandy Point trail and the Mungo Brush trail turnoff
This is while Tamboy walking track is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 1.53pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 8.46am
Closed areas: Bungarie Bay campground closed for maintenance
Bungarie Bay campground will be closed indefinitely for redevelopment and maintenance.
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Applies from Wed 11 Nov 2020, 4.17pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Dec 2020, 11.36am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed until further notice due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground in Myall Lakes National Park is closed from Monday 1 June 2020 until further notice, due to flood damage. For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 4.47pm to Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Dec 2020, 11.36am
Safety alerts: Access to Wallingat River campground and picnic area restricted to Sugar Creek Road
Visitors to Wallingat River campground and picnic area are advised to remain on Sugar Creek Road rather than following the Google map directions and turning off onto Link Road. This is due to the current poor condition of Link Road.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground closed
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2020, 2.16pm to Wed 3 Feb 2021, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park temporarily closed
Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park is closed until further notice due to a broken bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 10.34am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jul 2020, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse - closed to vehicles
The Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse are closed to vehicles.
The sea conditions at the spit are variable, unpredictable and subject to change at short notice. People have drowned attempting to cross the Fingal Spit, and even at low tides the spit can be impacted by fast-moving water.
For more information call the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
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 Thu 18 Oct 2018, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Upper Avon Road closed
Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culvert. NSW National Parks is working on fixing the problem as soon as possible, depending on resource availability and the weather. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 10.28am
Safety alerts: No driving on dunes, except for in the Recreational Vehicle Area
All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay access areas are closed to driving. Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA). The RVA is located south of the Lavis Lane access, and is now open for dune driving.
Be aware of tides. At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable. Plan your trip so that you travel at low tide. If the beachfront is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes.
We recommend that you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information.
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