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Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 3.22pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks Glenrock SCA
There will be a series of temporary fire trail and management trail closures to undertake essential Vegetation Maintenance and to repair surface erosion and drainage structures between Thursday 24 April and Monday 30 June 2025 involving the following trails:
- Yuelarbah Management Trail
- Baileys Fire Trail
- Scenic Drive Fire Trail
- Banksia Fire Trail
- Easement Fire Trail
- Gardiners Link Fire Trail
For your own safety and the safety of NPWS staff and Contractors, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 3.24pm to Mon 28 Apr 2025, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Double Barrel Track
Double Barrel Track is closed due to safety concerns, essential track maintenance will be undertaken.
For the safety of contractors and staff please respect the closure during works.
For further information please contact the Lower Hunter Area Office (4946 4100).
Thank you for your assistance.
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 11.51am
Closed areas: Mountain Bike Trackl Alert Glenrock SCA
Due to the recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the Mountain Bike Track network due to the wet conditions
Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage.
Please help protect our tracks by riding on Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office 02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.16pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 2.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.57pm
Closed areas: Birdie Beach Drive partial closure - Southern Access to Munmorah SCA
Birdie Beach Drive will be closed from 7 May to 24 May 2025.
There will be no access to this southern section of the park this will include all vehicles, bicycle and pedestrians, with no access permitted through this area for the duration of works on this southern access site.
Access to all areas of the park will be possible via Blue Wren Drive and Campbell Drive.
National Parks apologise for any inconvenience.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 1.54pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 6.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Northern access to Munmorah SCA will be closed
Blue Wren Drive through to Campbell Drive will be closed from 28 April through to 7 May 2025.
There will be no access to this northern section of the park this will include all vehicles, bicycle and pedestrians, with no access permitted through this area for the duration of works on this northern access site.
Access to all areas of the park will be possible via Birdie Beach Drive.
National Parks apologise for any inconvenience.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 12.15pm to Thu 1 May 2025, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Quarry Fire Trail closed for maintenance upgrade works
Quarry Fire Trail will be closed from Wednesday 02 April 2025 for maintenance upgrade works.
This closure will be in effect until Thursday 1 May 2025 or until works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.45am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.05pm
Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance
Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 12.33pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.
Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.
Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.19am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.
During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Wed 12 Feb 2025, 9.10am to Fri 23 May 2025, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Apr 2025, 2.54pm
Closed areas: Geebung Walking Track is CLOSED for maintenance (upgrade) works
Geebung walking track is closed from Tuesday 11 February until Friday 23 May 2025 for maintenance (upgrade) works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sun 26 Jan 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Apr 2025, 2.54pm
Other incidents: Teatree picnic area outdoor shower.
The outdoor shower was stolen. We are arranging an alternate solution and will replace it as soon as possible.
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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.27am
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.32pm
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Mar 2025, 1.09pm
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 4.30pm
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.41pm
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.42pm
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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