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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Wed 19 Apr 2023, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 1.42pm
Closed areas: Partial closure of Frazer Beach and southern carpark
Helicopter lift operations will be carried out on Wednesday 19 April 2023 as part of the planned Grass Tree walking track upgrade, .
Frazer Beach southern carpark will be used as a staging area for these operations and closed prior to and during these operations from Monday 17 April to Wednesday 19 April 2023.
The closed areas are:
- Grass Tree track
- Frazer Beach (partial)
- Frazer Beach carpark (south)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.40pm
Closed areas: Grass Tree walking track section of the Coast Walk closed
Grass Tree walking track will be closed for construction works from 18 April to 31 August 2023. Works will repair erosion damage throughout this section of walking track.
To continue on the Coast walking track a detour will be in place. Walkers will detour from Frazer Beach around National Park roads which include; Frazer Beach Road, Campbell Drive and Wybung Road, this will allow walkers to re-join the Coast walking track at Geebung walking track section.
Walkers are advised to be mindful of traffic and to keep off the roads and try to walk to the side if choosing to take these detours. Note that these are rough and not easy to traverse.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.15am
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 Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.57am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.14am
Closed areas: Roads and Trails Closed due to 4WD Damage
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
- Maculata fire trail west of Jilliby Road to Daniels Point fire trail
- Eastern section of Daniels Point fire trail to Jilliby Jilliby Creek
There is no vehicle access across Little Jilliby jilliby Creek in either direction. Locked gates are in place in several locations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.12am
Closed areas: Great North Walk - partial closure
The section of Great North Walk between the Cherry Lane track-head and Tooheys Road, Kulnura, is closed until further notice due to track and bridge damage from recent severe weather events.
For your safety, please avoid this area until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe for visitors.
Alternative bushwalking access is via Tooheys Road to Forest Road, then west to the intersection of Cherry Lane and Greta Road, Kulnura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.10am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Road - Partial closure for roadworks
The section of Lemon Tree Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, is closed to all vehicles for reconstruction. This closure will remain in place due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage. Rain has delayed the work again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.49am
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.39am
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 3.58pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 4.30pm
Safety alerts: Closed Areas: Areas temporarily closed for pest control operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting various scheduled pest control operations between the hours of 9pm to 5:30am from Tuesday 7th February 2023 through until Friday 30th June 2023.
This program will target rabbits and foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species and recreational areas.
Warning closure signs will be placed at visitor entry points to areas of the park that will be closed during these operations. Please do not enter closed areas during this time, this includes beaches and rock platforms.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the National Parks local area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8.28am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Bouddi National Park from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Girrakool NPWS area office for more information on (02) 43204200.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8.29am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program on Rileys Island Nature Reserve from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Girrakool NPWS area office for more information on (02) 43204200.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 8.47am
Closed areas: Timber Beach Walking Track closed due to flood damage
The Timber Beach walking track is closed until further notice. The track is impassable due to recent severe storm damage causing hazardous conditions. For visitor safety this track is currently closed to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Sun 11 Aug 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.09am
Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.40am
Closed areas: Area closed - Pink Caves
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 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’s 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 Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.03am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The south Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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