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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.08pm
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.58pm
Closed areas: Area closed for road repair -Bridge replacements
Area closed for Bridge replacement of damaged culvert and bridge
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday the 9th of June till the end of June 2023 while Nerong Road is being repaired The closed areas are:
Nerong Road
All main vistor areas will remain open
Signs will be errected around closure areas
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.33am
Closed areas: Fishermans Bay walking track to Little Kingsley Beach closed
Parts of Tomaree National Park area are closed for construction of new track, and rehabilitation of existing track. This also includes upcoming helicopter lift operations.
Access from High Street in Fisherman's Bay to Little Kingsley is closed from today Wednesday June 7, to 5pm Friday June 30 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200, or email npws.huntercoast@enviornment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.03am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.20am
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park Road Closures
Some parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park are closed for road maintenance, the closed areas are:
- Scott's Point Way closed Tuesday 13 June and Wednesday 14 June 2023
- The Lane closed Thursday 15 June and Friday 16 June 2023
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 12.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.05pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Summit walk- Partial closure for track repairs
Parts of Tomaree Summit walk are closed from Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023. This closure is to allow upgrades to the walking track, including the steel staircases which are currently dismantled.
The following areas are closed during this time:
- Tomaree Summit
- Access to the Gun Emplacement via Tomaree track (Red paved path from the bottom carpark).
- Tomaree track leading to Tomaree Summit
- Connection track leading to Tomaree Summit
Access to the Gun Emplacements is possible during this period via Tomaree Lodge on Gun Emplacement Road. There is no access from the Gun Emplacement to the Summit.
Please do not enter closed areas, or walk around closure signs or barriers. It causes erosion and the trampling of sensitive vegetation. Threatened orchids are present throughout the area.
Check the map on this webpage to view other great walks in Tomaree National Park and to plan your walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the NPWS Hunter Central Coast area office or call 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 2.01pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.03pm
Closed areas: Roads and Fire Trails closed due to road works
Some parts of Tomaree National Park are closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023 while fire trails are being maintained. The closed trails are:
- Big Rocky Trail
- Sewerline Fire Trail
- Derigderee Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Partial closure - Tomaree Coastal walk Southern Gateway
Ad hoc closures will be required to the concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach from Tuesday May23 until June 30 2023.
The closures are to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. During times of closure pedestrians are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.46pm
Closed areas: Road closures due to severe weather event
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
- Nerong Road (southern section)
- Masons Bend trail
- Goochs Road and Sugarloaf trail.
NPWS are working on repairs and will reopen the roads once completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.19am to Mon 3 Jul 2023, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.02pm
Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk Construction - Caution
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion by July 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
- In Boat Harbour Kingsley Beach & Little Kingsley Beach.
- In Boat Harbour between Ocean Pde and the Morna Point Slot Canyon
- In Anna Bay between Iris Moore Reserve and Fishermans Bay
- At the Middle Rock Headland between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach
- Big Rocky Precinct between Big Rocky and Little Rocky and between Big Rocky and North Samurai Trail
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Apr 2023, 9.28am
Closed areas: The Mungo Track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
You will need to follow the detour on The Mungo Track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km.
Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to rejoin The Mungo Track route.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.28am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 10.13am
Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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 site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
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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