Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.27pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 May 2025, 8.36am

Safety alerts: Hawke Head Drive - 4WD recommended

Hawke Head Drive is currently not recommended for 2WD vehicles due to slippery areas and water damage from excessive rain.

This affects vehicle access to Tallow Beach campground, Box Head walking track, and the Flannel Flower walk. 

Please drive to conditions and be mindful of other road users. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area on 02 4320 4200 

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
  • Box Head track
  • Flannel Flower walking track
  • Tallow Beach campground

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.16pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 May 2025, 8.28am

Closed areas: Little Beach campground closed

Little Beach campground is closed from 12pm Thursday 22nd May to 2pm Friday 6th June 2025 due to severe weather.

The campsites and surrounding picnic area are waterlogged from excessive rain.

Please avoid the area. Ongoing use is causing damage to the ground surface.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
  • Little Beach campground

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 11.10am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Crackneck Point Lookout and Crackneck Carpark CLOSED for Helicopter Operations for Wyrrabalong Coast Track maintenance

Helicopter Operations and Truck Deliveries will be carried out at Crackneck Point Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park from 29th May to 6th June. During this time, the following areas will be closed for the following dates:

• Hilltop Street south from the Yaruga st intersection (29th-30th May and 10th June)
• Crackneck Point Lookout (3rd, 5th, 11th and 12th June)
• Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark (29th-30th May, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th June)

These dates are subject to weather and may change.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout
  • The Coast walking track

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 9.53am

Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 18th July 2025.

The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.

The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.05am

Closed areas: No access to Old Wagstaffe trail 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park