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Saltwater picnic area

Saltwater National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of Threatened Species Protection Works

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting works to protect wildlife, particularly threatened shorebirds, from the 18th August 2026 to 4th October 2026.

Feral animal control will occur within Khappinghat National Park and Khappinghat Nature Reserve.

Please stay on formed tracks and trails, and don't wander into the bush during the operation period.

A reminder that domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in NPWS National Parks managed lands.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Palmers Trail culvert replacement

Road works and culvert replacement have begun to Palmers Trail with construction machinery likely to use Duck Holes Trail which is part of the Khappinghat Crk walking track. 

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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/saltwater-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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