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Applies from Thu 11 Aug 2022, 3.00pm to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 4.15pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach and Samurai campground closed
Due to current weather conditions the following areas are closed until Friday August 26 2022:
- Samurai Beach - closed to all vehicle access
- Samurai Beach campground
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Staff will monitor conditions and the website will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 1.57pm to Thu 18 Aug 2022, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 12.37pm
Other incidents: Ruins campground power outage
There is no power or hot water available at Ruins campground, due to a power outage.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 9.10am to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.50pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island closed
Fingal Island in Tomaree National Park is closed for maintenance from Monday 8 August to Friday 19 August 2022.
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Applies from Tue 26 Jul 2022, 6.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.15pm
Closed areas: Big Rocky 4WD carpark closed
Big Rocky 4WD carpark in Tomaree National Park is closed from Tuesday 26 July 2022 to Wednesday 31 August 2022 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
- Big Rocky 4WD carpark
- The road leading into Big Rocky 4WD carpark from the 2WD carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.26pm
Closed areas: The Lane closed for maintenance
The Lane will be closed for maintenance from Monday 15 August to Friday 19 August 2022
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 2.55pm to Sat 3 Sep 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4.41pm
Safety alerts: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Sections of roads within Hunter Wetlands National Park have ben damaged from the recent flooding in the area. Please do not drive through floodwaters.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 2 Aug 2022, 3.57pm to Tue 16 Aug 2022, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 3.59pm
Closed areas: Thomas Road within Wallingat National Park Closed for maintenance
Thomas Road will be closed until further notice due to rain damage. Access through Sugar Creek Road is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 31 May 2022, 10.40am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 11.45am
Closed areas: Lone Pine Road closed for repair
Part of Lone Pine Road in Wallaroo National Park and Wallaroo State Forest will be closed from Monday 6 June 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Callaghans Trail
- The Common picnic area
Signs and barricades will be in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 12.38pm to Thu 25 Aug 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to flooding:
- Brambles Green
- Dees Corner campground
- Freshwater
- Joes Cove
- Mackaway Bay
- Shelly Beach
- Johnsons Beach
- Two Mile Sands
- Violet Hill
- Wells campground
Please do not enter these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 29 Jul 2022, 7.00am to Fri 2 Sep 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Aug 2022, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Lone Pine Road closed - Wallaroo National Park
Part of Lone Pine Road in Wallaroo National Park and Wallaroo State Forest will be closed from Friday 29 July 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Callaghans Trail
- The Common picnic area
Signs and barricades will be in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 11.15am to Thu 25 Aug 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 11.18am
Closed areas: Neranie Campground & Picnic Area Closed due to flooding
Neranie campground and picnic areas closed until further notice due to water still laying over the campgrounds, boat ramp and day use areas.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.31am
Closed parks: Reserves closed due to severe weather event
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
- Berrico National Reserve
- The Glen National Reserve
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Apr 2022, 4.05pm to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jul 2022, 3.16pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to heavy rain and flooding:
- Mackaway Bay campground - closed until Saturday 6 August 2022
- Brambles Green campground - closed until Thursday 15 September 2022
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area - closed until Wednesday 3 August 2022 (Violet Hill boat ramp remains open).
NPWS staff regularly monitor conditions and will re-open areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 30 May 2022, 8.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Aug 2022, 9.48am
Closed areas: Bombah Point ferry closed for maintenance
The Bombah Point ferry will be closed from Monday 30 May 2022, and will recommence operation on Thursday 1 September 2022. This is so essential maintenance and survey inspection work (out of water slipping) can be done.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Aug 2022, 9.47am
Closed areas: Closed Area due to blue-green algae
A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued in the following area:
- northern area of Myall Lakes near Bombah Point
The following areas are closed:
- Northern Broadwater picnic area
Do not undertake activities where you may come into contact with the water.
Blue-green algae levels will be monitored and the closures will be lifted as soon it is safe to do so.
Updates on blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be found on the WaterNSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Callaghans Trail closed for repairs
Part of Callaghans Trail in Wallaroo National Park will be closed from Monday 13 June 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Callaghans Trail between Limeburners Creek Road and Lone Pine Road
Signs and barricades will be in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 11.06am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 11.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 8.56am
Closed areas: Mungo track partial closure
Mungo Track is closed between Tamboi and Brambles Green campground from Monday 29 November until Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to damaged boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.41am to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.05pm
Closed areas: Mungo Brush South campground closure
Mungo Brush south campground is closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until Thursday 15 September 2022 for winter maintenance. There is no public access during this period. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff. Mungo Brush north campground will remain open.
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Applies from Tue 10 May 2022, 1.25pm to Wed 14 Sep 2022, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.07pm
Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground and picnic area closed for works
The White Tree Bay campground and picnic area are closed from Tuesday 10 May to Wednesday 14 September 2022 for annual winter maintenance.
There is no public access during this time. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.35pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Feb 2022, 12.28pm
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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Mar 2022, 2.51pm
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.
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 office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm
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 Ruins site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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