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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.04am
Closed areas: Ramsar Road Ash Island
Ramsar Road Ash Island in Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed intermittently due to Vegetation Works from Wednesday 3rd June to Wednesday 30th June 2026.
Traffic Control will be in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.26am
Closed areas: Hickson (Merewether) Gliding Pad and Lookout Renewal
NPWS is replacing ageing artificial turf at the Hickson Street gliding pad and lookout to improve safety for pilots and visitors. An additional section of turf will be installed to provide a comfortable viewing area and reduce congestion around launch zone. The work will be staged, with closures of the gliding pad/lookout for the safety of park visitors and contractors. The walking track will remain open, with temporary closures during construction periods, for the safety of visitors.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sun 7 Jun 2026, 9.20am to Sun 28 Jun 2026, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Jun 2026, 9.24am
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beachfront Driving Caution
Visitors are advised to always exercise caution whilst driving on beach front, conditions can change rapidly due to hazardous weather, surf and tides.
Beach front conditions have degraded and some sections of the beach front may not be passable.
- Driving within two hours either side of high tide is not recommended due to increased risk from changing weather and ocean conditions.
- Subject to assessment -Consult website for the most current advice HOME - Worimi Conservation Lands
- If the beach becomes impassable, safely turn around and backtrack along your original route to exit. Do not drive over frontal dunes or vegetation, as this is prohibited and penalties apply.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast Office on (02) 4984 8200
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 2.14pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 4 May to 25 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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.
For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.34am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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