Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 21 April 2021, 3.03pm
Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 3.03pm.
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track
The following areas are closed:
- Wreck Beach walk
- Tomaree Head
Heavy rain has undermined the walking track and caused significant damage to steps and landings. Barriers and signage are in place.
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.
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Applies from Fri 19 Mar 2021, 9.24am.
Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 3.02pm.
Closed areas: Tomaree Head Summit closed
The following areas remain closed to visitors:
- Tomaree Head
- Wreck Beach walking track
Heavy rain has caused landslides that are blocking walking tracks, and the area is not safe for visitors. The area needs to be made safe, and extensive repairs and assessment are required before opening.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 11.45am
to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1.38pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 2.58pm.
Closed areas: Samurai Beach and campground closed
SAMURAI BEACH & CAMPGROUND CLOSED until Wednesday 28th April 2021
The Samurai Beach Access Trail is flooded and there is no vehicle access to the beach front or the campground.
Recent flood events at Port Stephens generated large amounts of run off and the ground water has risen. Water that would normally drain through the sand to the Anna Bay Sandbeds remains pooled at various low points. The sand itself is water logged and becomes like ‘quick sand’. Vehicles that get stuck or bogged may not be recoverable. The flooding has forced the temporary closure of beach front driving at Samurai Beach for public safety and to protect the important cultural landscape.
Drivers are reminded not to drive on the frontal dune or any vegetation at any times. Fines apply.
Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances and NPWS staff will be advising visitors of the closure. NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beach after Anzac Day when conditions improve.
Please note that Worimi Conservation Lands camping is closed and beach driving conditions will be regularly assessed this week.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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 Wed 21 Apr 2021, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 4.14pm
Closed areas: Ganyamalbaa campground closed
Ganyamalbaa campground in the Worimi Conservation Lands is closed due to flooding resulting in difficulty to access sites. 4WD access is permitted within the recreational vehicle area and the beachfront between Lavis Lane Williamtown and Gan Gan Road in Anna Bay from Friday 23 April 2021.
Please note that Samurai Beach within Tomaree National Park remains closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 3.03pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track
The following areas are closed:
- Wreck Beach walk
- Tomaree Head
Heavy rain has undermined the walking track and caused significant damage to steps and landings. Barriers and signage are in place.
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.
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Applies from Fri 19 Mar 2021, 9.24am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 3.02pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Head Summit closed
The following areas remain closed to visitors:
- Tomaree Head
- Wreck Beach walking track
Heavy rain has caused landslides that are blocking walking tracks, and the area is not safe for visitors. The area needs to be made safe, and extensive repairs and assessment are required before opening.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 11.45am to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach and campground closed
SAMURAI BEACH & CAMPGROUND CLOSED until Wednesday 28th April 2021
The Samurai Beach Access Trail is flooded and there is no vehicle access to the beach front or the campground.
Recent flood events at Port Stephens generated large amounts of run off and the ground water has risen. Water that would normally drain through the sand to the Anna Bay Sandbeds remains pooled at various low points. The sand itself is water logged and becomes like ‘quick sand’. Vehicles that get stuck or bogged may not be recoverable. The flooding has forced the temporary closure of beach front driving at Samurai Beach for public safety and to protect the important cultural landscape.
Drivers are reminded not to drive on the frontal dune or any vegetation at any times. Fines apply.
Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances and NPWS staff will be advising visitors of the closure. NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beach after Anzac Day when conditions improve.
Please note that Worimi Conservation Lands camping is closed and beach driving conditions will be regularly assessed this week.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 21 Apr 2021, 1.19pm to Sat 24 Apr 2021, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 1.28pm
Closed areas: Ash Island
Scott's Point Way on Ash Island is closed from Wednesday 21 April 2021 to Saturday 24 April 2021 due to road works
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office 02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.47pm
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park remain closed due to flood impact
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
All campgrounds (except Yagon) remain closed for an extended period.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park when it is safe to do so. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.47am
Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed
Bombah Point Ferry is currently closed due to flooding, and will remain so until further notice.
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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 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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