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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.42pm
Safety alerts: No driving on dunes, except for in the Recreational Vehicle Area
All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay access areas are closed to driving. Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA). The RVA is located south of the Lavis Lane access, and is now open for dune driving.
Be aware of tides. At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable. Plan your trip so that you travel at low tide. If the beachfront is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes.
We recommend that 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 Wed 3 Mar 2021, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 12.50pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach and campground
Beach front driving at Samurai Beach in Tomaree National Park is closed from Wednesday 3 March 2021 until further notice.
Large swells and high tides experienced over the past days have swamped the beach. Wave action has caused sand erosion and created steep drop offs and large areas of very soft sand, making the beach impassable and unsafe for vehicles.
There is insufficient beach remaining to allow safe access by 4WD vehicles, forcing the temporary closure of beach driving and Samurai campground.
Drivers are reminded not to drive on the frontal dune or any vegetation at any time. Fines apply.
Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances and NPWS staff will be advising visitors of the closure. NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beach when conditions improve.
Please note that Worimi Consevation Lands are also temporarily closed to vehicles and will be re-opened once beach conditions improve.
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Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.27pm
Closed areas: Beach front driving temporarily closed
Beachfront driving from Gan Gan Road at Anna Bay to Lavis Lane at Williamtown in the Worimi Conservation Lands is closed to all vehicles from Wednesday 3 March 2021 until further notice for public safety and to protect the important cultural landscape. Large swell combined with high tides has created erosion, soft sand and steep drop-offs, making the beach impassable to all vehicles.
Dune driving in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA) south of the Lavis Lane entrance remains open, and is accessible via the Lavis Lane entrance only. Staff will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beachfront to driving when conditions improve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 24 Feb 2021, 11.26am to Mon 8 Mar 2021, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 11.38am
Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds Campground temporarily closed for maintenance works
Stewart and Lloyds Campground is temporarily closed from Mon 22/2/21 for approximately 2 weeks while staff undertake essential maintenance works. For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 65910300.
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Applies from Tue 16 Feb 2021, 10.23am to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 1.00pm
Closed areas: Boardwalk section of Mungo track temporarily closed
The section of track between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is temporarily closed from January 2021 until further notice due to damaged boardwalk. Tamboi trail remains open.
To access Brambles Green campground, please use Brambles Green trail. For further information please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 1.53pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Bungarie Bay campground closed for maintenance
Bungarie Bay campground will be closed indefinitely for redevelopment and maintenance.
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Applies from Wed 11 Nov 2020, 4.17pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Dec 2020, 11.36am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed until further notice due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground in Myall Lakes National Park is closed from Monday 1 June 2020 until further notice, due to flood damage. For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground closed
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 10.34am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jul 2020, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse - closed to vehicles
The Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse are closed to vehicles.
The sea conditions at the spit are variable, unpredictable and subject to change at short notice. People have drowned attempting to cross the Fingal Spit, and even at low tides the spit can be impacted by fast-moving water.
For more information call the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
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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