Applies from Sun 3 Jul 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Worimi Conservation Lands - no beach driving
Visitors are advised that beach driving between the Gan Gan 4WD access at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane 4WD access at Williamtown is temporarily closed from Wednesday 6 July to Monday 11 July 2022. This closure is due to the current severe weather conditions making the beach front impassable for vehicles.
The Ganyamalbaa Campground will also be closed during this time.
The following areas are open:
- Lavis Lane entry
- Fern Bay entry
- Recreational Vehicle Area
Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop offs. For safety avoid driving through sea water or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. If in doubt turn around and back track on the route you have driven, to exit the park. 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.
Staff will monitor conditions and reopen the beach for driving when the situation improves.
For more information please contact the National Parks office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm excluding public holidays). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 10.09am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jun 2022, 3.02pm
Closed areas: Hickson Street lookout - Tower works
Works will be commencing on the Hunter water tower at Hickson Street lookout, to enable construction of a new communications tower. As such, there will be a walking track detour.
The minor diversion and will not impact on community access to the lookout. Directional signage will be in place.
For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 9.22am
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area
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 Central Coast area Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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