Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 5 October 2022, 2.27pm
Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 10.00am
to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2.27pm.
Safety alerts: Samurai Beach and Samurai campground - Drive with care
Due to current weather conditions, please drive with caution on Samurai Beach and when accessing Samurai Beach campground.
Please note:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Do not attempt to traverse the beach front at this time and, for safety, avoid driving through sea water 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.
- If in doubt turn around and back track on the route you've driven, to exit the park.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
- Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply.
NPWS staff will monitor conditions.
For more information contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm
to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.47am.
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.
Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.26pm.
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am
to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.20pm.
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 15 Sep 2022, 1.19pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 5.09pm.
Safety alerts: Big Rocky boardwalk
A boardwalk in the Big Rocky 4WD carpark is under construction from Tuesday 20 September to Thursday 22 September 2022. This is a worksite and only authorised people can enter. The boardwalk is being built as part of the Tomaree Coast walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm.
Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm.
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 Ruins 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 Oct 2022, 4.00pm to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Gan Gan 4WD entry temporarily closed - no beach front driving
Due to current weather conditions, beach driving is temporarily closed until Monday 10 October 2022 in the Worimi Conservation Lands, from the Gan Gan Road entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown. This is for visitor safety and to protect cultural sites. Large swell combined with high tides has made the beach front impassable for all vehicles.
The Gan Gan 4WD entry at Anna Bay is temporarily closed to all vehicles.
The following areas are open:
- Lavis Lane entry
- Fern Bay entry
- Ganyamalbaa campground
- Recreational Vehicle Area
Please note:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop offs.
- Do not attempt to traverse the beach front at this time and, for safety, avoid driving through sea water 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.
- If in doubt, turn around and back track on the route you've driven, to exit the park.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
- Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply.
Staff will monitor conditions and reopen the beach for driving when the situation improves.
For more information contact the NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 9.18am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 11.58am
Safety alerts: 1080 ground baiting
From Tuesday 11 October to Friday 23 December 2022, NSW National Parks is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The program will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
There will 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 11.26am
Closed areas: Areas closed for road repairs
Parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed until further notice while damage to roads is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Callaghans Trail
- The Common Picnic Area
- Callaghans Trail between Limeburners Creek Road and Lone Pine Road
Signs and barricades are in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2.00pm to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2.56pm
Closed parks: Karuah National Park closed
This park is closed from Wednesday 5 October 2022 to Monday 10 October 2022 due to severe rainfall and potential flooding.
The closed areas include:
- Tattersalls campground
- Little Mountain campground
- Double Wharf
- Hobart Forest Road, Limeburners Creek
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are/may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 10.00am to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park closed
Wallaroo National Park is closed from Wednesday 5 October 2022 to 4pm Monday 10 October 2022 due to severe rainfall and potential flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are/may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Oct 2022, 6.15pm
Safety alerts: Beachfront impassable during high tide
Gan Gan entry and part of Worimi Conservation Lands beachfront are closed to vehicles during high tide for visitor safety. The beachfront becomes impassable at high tide due to hazardous surf conditions and beachfront erosion.
Driving conditions can change rapidly on the beachfront. Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel, and do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
The following areas are safe and open for 4WD access:
- Lavis Lane entry
- Recreational vehicle area
- Ganyamalbaa campground
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
- Check tides, forecast conditions and warnings before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Sep 2022, 9.47am to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Sep 2022, 10.41am
Other planned events: Roadworks on Hobarts Forest Road and Witts Road
Roadworks may be underway on Hobarts Forest Road and Witts Road from Monday 3 October to Monday 31 October 2022, when weather permits.
Expect short delays while roadworks are underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
Visitors can still access Tattersalls campground and picnic area and Double Wharf picnic area during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 1.23pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 1.36pm
Closed areas: Campground closed due to flood damage
This following campgrounds are closed until further notice due to flood damage:
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 11.53am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.05am
Closed areas: Mangrove Boardwalk closed due to damage
The Mangrove Boardwalk is closed from Thursday 2 September 2022 to Friday 14 October 2022 due to it being unsafe with numerous trip hazards.
Signs will be in place around the closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sun 14 Aug 2022, 11.13am to Mon 14 Nov 2022, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.12pm
Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds campground closed
Stewart and Lloyds campground will be closed from Sunday 14 August until Monday 14 November 2022 for wildlife management.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 14 Sep 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 12.15pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from Friday 16 September 2022 to Friday 31 March 2023 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 11.05am
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 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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