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Riverside Park

Hunter Wetlands National Park

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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 1.18pm

Fires - Advice: MASONITE RD, TOMAGO

There is a fire in this park called MASONITE RD, TOMAGO. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 12.50pm to Thu 15 Oct 2026, 11.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 9.07am

Closed areas: Vegetation Management will be occurring in Stockrington SCA

Vegetation Management will be occurring in Stockrinton SCA from Friday 21 August 2026 to Wednesday 15 October 2026, effected areas are:

  • Ridge Link Fire Trail,
  • Browns Fire Trail,
  • Quarry Fire Trail,
  • Meredith Fire Trail,
  • Meredith Link Road,
  • Grants Fire Trail,
  • Stockrington Fire Trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4946 4100.

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Applies from Wed 23 Sep 2026, 10.50am to Wed 28 Apr 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2026, 11.01am

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beach Unsafe for Swimming

Worimi Conservation Lands beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.

  • Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
  • The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
  • Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches- Birubi Beach at Anna Bay is the nearest lifeguard patrolled beach.

These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2026, 8.57am to Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Oct 2026, 9.26am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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 Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.

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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 9.43am

Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed

Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed due to approved recent and historic 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. In addition to the areas shown on the map, Blue Gum Trail (Sugarloaf North Management Trail) is also closed to all users while subsidence remediation takes place.

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 which has now been remediated.

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 Sat 11 Jul 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.56am

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to 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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 4.49pm

Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair

Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.

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 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2026, 8.32am

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. The nearest alternative access to the park is still possible via Mount Faulk Road from Cooranbong.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am

Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.

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Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Sep 2026, 2.44pm

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Watagans National Park. 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 4972 9000

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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.56am

Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions

Click Creek Fire Trail is temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The area will reopen as soon as it is considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm

Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.56am

Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/riverside-park/local-alerts

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