Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.16pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.46pm

Closed areas: Little Beach campground closed

Little Beach campground is closed from 12pm Thursday 22nd May to 2pm Friday 30th May 2025 due to severe weather.

The campsites and surrounding picnic area are boggy from excessive rain. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Little Beach campground

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.27pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.38pm

Safety alerts: Hawke Head Drive - 4WD only

Hawke Head Drive is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to slippery areas and water damage from excessive rain.

This affects vehicle access to Tallow Beach campground, Box Head walking track, and the Flannel Flower walk. 

Please avoid the area and drive safely. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area on 02 4320 4200 

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Box Head track
  • Flannel Flower walking track
  • Tallow Beach campground

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 9.53am

Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 18th July 2025.

The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.

The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.

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• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 11.10am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 11.44am

Closed areas: Crackneck Point Lookout and Crackneck Carpark CLOSED for Helicopter Operations for Wyrrabalong Coast Track maintenance

Helicopter Operations and Truck Deliveries will be carried out at Crackneck Point Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park from 29th May to 6th June. During this time, the following areas will be closed for the following periods:

• Hilltop Street south from the Yaruga st intersection (29th-30th May)
• Crackneck Point Lookout (3rd and 5th June)
• Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark (29th-30th May, and 3rd-5th June)

These dates are subject to weather and may change.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.

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• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout
  • The Coast walking track

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 11.44am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.22pm

Other planned events: Bobbin Head playground closure

Bobbin Head playground will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 for essential maintenance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

Applies from Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 2.47pm

Safety alerts: Flood risk warning

Forecast heavy rainfall may cause flooding of areas in Watagans, Brisbane Water and Wyrrabalong National Parks and Munmorah and Jilliby State Conservation Areas.

Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.

People planning to visit these parks are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.

Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Lillypilly loop trail
  • The Coast walking track

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.05am

Closed areas: No access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property

There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park

Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.21am

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. 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 49729000.

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout

Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am

Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed

North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.

The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.

Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:

• The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
• The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.

Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout