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Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 8.43am
Fires - Advice: Burwood Road
There is a fire in this park called Burwood Road. 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 Sat 25 Jan 2020, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 9.20am
Closed areas: Circuit walking track
The Circuit walking track from Boarding House Dam picnic area is closed from Saturday 25 January 2020 due to a major tree fall across the track head. Due to the danger of falling limbs there is no unauthorised access to the walking track or The Moss Wall until the area can be made safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Munmorah office on 4972 9000 during office hours.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 12.39pm
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.
The 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 Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.18am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Watagans National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2019, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 10.10am
Closed areas: Worimi access closure
The Lavis Lane 4WD beach access of Worimi State Conservation Area is closed for sand clearing from Thursday 12 December to Friday 13 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information contact the Nelson Bay NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 9.44am
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2018. There is restricted access to the Morisset Hospital Site and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore and Morisset picnic area. Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site.
Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.40am
Closed areas: Click Creek fire trail and Slippery Rock Road
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to conditions, once maintenance work is completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area
Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).
- All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
- The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.
Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information
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Applies from Sat 25 Jan 2020, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.16am
Closed areas: Glenrock State Conservation Area due to bushfire
Glenrock State Conservation Area is partially closed from Saturday 25 January 2020 due to bushfire operations and hazardous trees associated with the Burwood Road fire. Walking tracks, management trails and mountain bike trails between Burwood Road and Gun Club Road are affected by this park closure.
The closed areas are:
- Yuelarbah car park
- Yuelarbah walking track
- Yuelarbah management trail
- Depot trail
Mountain bike trails closed South of Gun Club Road and North of Yuelarbah car park include:
- Fernleigh Management trail
- Big Dipper
- Yuelarbah-Fernleigh link
- Fernleigh Entrance
- Link trail
- Grass Tree
- Deluge
- Any informal or illegal trails
Pedestrians, cyclists and other users are unable to access these locations. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This temporary park closure is in the interests of public and firefighter safety.
Changes in bushfire activity and risks can be sudden and could result in further closures. NPWS requests all people visiting the park to monitor conditions and the bushfire situation by referring to the below information sources:
- For up-to-date fire information, including on total fire bans (TOBANs) visit the NSW Rural Fire Service: Fires Near Me app or Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au).
- For updates on park closures and before visiting any other NSW national park, visit: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
- For full details and updates on all road closures check with Live Traffic NSW (www.livetraffic.com) before travelling through any National Park.
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