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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 10.58am
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 Thu 22 Jul 2021, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Aug 2021, 10.52am
Safety alerts: 4WD/SUV recommended on Gloucester Tops Road
4WD/SUV vehicles are recommended for visitors wanting to access Gloucester Tops due to deterioration of Gloucester Tops Road.
Weight limits on Gloucester River bridge means trucks are unable to access the road to carry out repairs. The bridge will be replaced within the next year and Gloucester Tops Road will then be restored to 2WD standard. Please check back for updates.
For further information, please contact the Barrington Tops Area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 20 Jul 2021, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 8.16am
Closed areas: Brunkerville trail closed due to landslide
Brunkerville trail is closed due to a landslip during recent flooding event. Repair works are planned and the trail will re-open once the works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the local office.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 7.59pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to blue-green algae
A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued in the following areas:
- southern area of Myall Lakes near Bombah Point and Mungo Brush
- Myall River downstream towards Hawkes Nest
The following areas are closed:
- Black Oaks picnic area
- Brambles Green campground
- Dees Corner campground
- Engels Reach picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- Mungo Rainforest walk
- Mungo walking track
- Northern Broadwater picnic area
- Pipers Creek picnic area
- Tamboi picnic area
- Tamboi walking track
- Wells campground
- White Tree Bay campground
Do not undertake activities where you may come into contact with the water.
Blue-green algae levels will be monitored and the closures will be lifted as soon it is safe to do so.
Updates on blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be found on the WaterNSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 9.45am to Mon 23 Aug 2021, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jul 2021, 8.06am
Closed areas: Dudley Beach carpark closure
Dudley Beach carpark will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Monday 10 May to August 2021 to ensure visitor safety.
NPWS is renewing and undertaking minor upgrades to improve accessibility and visitor amenity.
Dudley Beach will remain accessible for pedestrians via the Bombala Street, Debs Parade and Banksia Street walking tracks.
The main works at Dudley Beach carpark will include:
- The whole carpark area will be re-surfaced and lines marked
- New viewing platforms
- Picnic facilities will be upgraded with construction of new shelter structures
- Southern beach entry will be resealed and will have a new board and chain pedestrian walkway installed
- New signage across the site.
For your safety, please follow park signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the local office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 8 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 6.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jul 2021, 5.30pm
Closed parks: Park closed for road upgrades
Wallingat National Park is closed from Monday 8 March 2021 until Sunday 31 October 2021 due to road maintenance.
This work is weather dependent and the closure will be reviewed in late August based on progress of the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park closed due to flooding
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.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
- Banksia Green
- Stewart and Lloyds
- Yagon
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 11.06am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information email or call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 10.37am
Closed areas: Winter closure of 4WD trails
The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles due to the annual winter closure:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Thunderbolts trail
- Tugalow trail
The following areas are also closed to vehicles during this time:
- Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds
- Associated walking tracks and facilities
You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 3.41pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 4.40pm
Closed areas: Yuelarbah walking track partially closed for maintenance
Yuelarbah walking track is closed for maintenance and upgrades from Leichhardt’s lookout to the beach. A detour is in place on the Yuelarbah management trail to the beach.
For your safety, please avoid Yuelarbah walking track from Leichhardt’s lookout to the beach until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the local office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jun 2021, 11.10am
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track damaged
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.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Jun 2021, 1.29pm
Other incidents: Main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau closed from Gloucester
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by Forest Corp until further notice due to serious damage caused during the weather event before Easter.
You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park and Honeysuckle picnic areas. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom National Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call the following NPWS area offices:
- Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
- Clarence on 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 May 2021, 12.43pm
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp walking track closure
Burraga Swamp walking track is closed following the recent weather event.
The NSW Forest Corporation has closed Mt Allyn Forest Road due to land slips. Mt Allyn Forest Road is the only access to Burraga Swamp.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 4.30pm
Closed parks: Reserves closed due to severe weather event
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
- Berrico National Reserve
- The Glen National Reserve
Landslips and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 11 May 2021, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.50am
Closed areas: Awaba Bay Foreshore walk partial closure
The section of Awaba Foreshore walk between the Northern Boundary fire trail and Alexander's picnic area is closed from Tuesday 11 May 2021 until further notice, due to a landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 11 May 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 2.54pm
Closed areas: Toilets closed for maintenance
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park toilets will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 11 May to Friday 14 May 2021. The toilets will close again from Monday 17 May to Friday 21 May 2021. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sat 7 May 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.29am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 2.06pm to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.58am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May and Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 2.01pm to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.58am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May and Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 11.49am to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.57am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May and Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 11.44am to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.55am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May and Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 11.13am to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.54am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May to Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.49am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 6.00am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 5.11pm
Other planned events: Campground amenity upgrades
The Ruins campground main amenities building will be closed from 19 April 2021 to September 2021 for upgrades.
The Ruins campground will remain open during the construction period, however will operate at a 50 percent capacity. The beachside amenities building will be open providing shower and toilet facilities for campers. Campers may experience construction noise on week days between the hours of 7am to 4pm.
Please follow signage and any advice from staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
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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 Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 12.13pm
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.
The 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 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 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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