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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.26pm
Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure
Karuah National Park is currently closed until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads.
Karuah National Park will re-open as soon as repair works have been completed and staff determined it safe for visitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.07pm
Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands temporarily closed to Vehicles.
WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VEHICLES.
Guudjii Yiigu – A Worimi Welcome
Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low, visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed on the Worimi Conservation Lands.
The Worimi Conservation Lands are expected to be impacted by damaging winds, large swell, coastal erosion and storm damage..
The following accesses are temporarily closed to vehicles:
- Gan Gan 4wd entry Anna Bay
- Lavis Lane 4wd entry Williamtown
- Fern Bay 4wd entry Fern Bay
- Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA)
- Ganyamalbaa campground
The closure will be in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
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 Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area
Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.
Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jun 2025, 10.08am to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Closed parks: Tilligerry State Conservation Area pest control operation 23 June to 7 July 2025
Tilligerry State Conservation Area has a pest animal control operation from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Tilligerry State Conservation Area is permanently closed to the public to protect the Tomago drinking water catchment.
Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time. Please ensure all pets are not entering the park and are contained to private properties.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.51am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 7.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Closed parks: Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 6 July 2025 for pest animal control.
Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 7 July 2025 for a pest animal control operation. Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.21am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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