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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.36am
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 4 Oct 2023, 2.30pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Nov 2023, 10.17am
Other planned events: Changed pedestrian access on Marine Drive, Fingal Bay
Pedestrian access may be changed on Tomaree Coastal Walk between southern Fingal Bay Beach and Barry Park from October to December 2023, while landslip repair works are undertaken by Port Stephens Council on Marine Drive.
Pedestrian conditions and detours may change during works. Please walk safely and follow the directions of signs and workers at the site. For more information, check the Port Stephens Council website.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 2.00pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 22 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.39pm
Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds campground closed
Stewart and Lloyds campground is closed from Tuesday 3 October to Thursday 30 November 2023 for wildlife management. Do not enter the area during this closure. Fines apply.
For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 7.31pm
Closed areas: Sandy Point trail closed
Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 6.36pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks track closed until further notice
Ocean Rocks track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 6.33pm
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
You'll need to follow the detour on 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 re-join 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 Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 2.51pm
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 10.39am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 Thu 31 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.51am
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 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 10.37am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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