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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 8.38pm to Thu 29 Apr 2021, 8.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.10pm
Closed areas: Campground closures and restricted road access
Campgrounds and some access roads in this park are closed due to a severe weather event. This is due to weather conditions causing track and road damage, land slips and tree falls across many areas.
NPWS is conducting condition assessments to determine the extent of the damage and to rectify safety issues. For your safety, please avoid these areas until further notice.
If you have a campground booking, you can call 1300 072 757 for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 15 Apr 2021, 1.11pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Brunkerville trail closed due to landslide
Brunkerville trail is closed from Thursday 15 April 2021 due to recent rain and landslides.
The area will undergo an assessment and maintenance. The closure will be reassessed on Friday 30 April 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 21 Apr 2021, 12.38pm to Thu 22 Apr 2021, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 9.39am
Safety alerts: Martinsville Hill Road closure
Martinsville Hill Road will be closed from Wednesday 21 April to Thursday 22 April 2021 for essential roadworks. The work involves repairing a major landslip after recent storm damage and improving drainage.
We ask that you please postpone your trip or use the alternative routes. These include:
- Mount Faulk Road
- Prickly Ridge Road
- South-west section of Watagan Forest Road from Jilliby Road.
Forest Corporation staff are undertaking the work and traffic controllers will be on duty. For more information contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or the Forestry Corporation on 02 6585 3744.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 8.28am to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 8.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 10.06am
Safety alerts: Red Hill Road and Prestons Ridge Road - roadworks
Essential roadworks are beginning on Friday 9 April, and will last for approximately 2 weeks.
The work is focused on the NPWS section of Red Hill Road from Red Hill Quarry south to the intersection of Old Campbells Point Road. The work on Prestons Ridge Road will start from the corner of Red Hill Road and finish at the corner of Stephens Point Road.
Please be aware of warning signs and machinery on the road. Road conditions may be slippery after the previous rainfall events. The roads are not suitable for 2WD vehicles.
For further information please contact NPWS Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 11.11am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 11.17am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to rain damage
There is no visitor access to Bangalow Road due to significant road damage and a landslide. The following areas are also closed:
- Bangalow campground
- Gap Creek campground
- Gap Creek Falls walking tracks
The NPWS is awaiting a geo-technical report on the landslide to ensure visitor safety. The entry gate is currently locked and no visitor access is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Mar 2021, 8.23am to Fri 28 May 2021, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.30am
Closed areas: Bangalow Road, walking track and campground closures
Some areas in Watagans National Park are temporarily closed from Wednesday 23 March 2021.
The affected areas are:
- Bangalow Road is closed for urgent road maintenance to address a landslip
- Gap Creek Falls walking track is closed due to fallen trees, water over the track and slippery conditions.
- Bangalow campground
- Gap Creek campground
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 3.29pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 2.40pm
Safety alerts: Road access in Jilliby State Conservation Area
All roads in Jilliby State Conservation Area are unsealed, and not readily accessible by 2WD vehicles. 4WD vehicles should be used at all times. Gates may be temporarily closed on some roads, for roadworks, to prevent damage when wet. For more information, please call the Central Coast Lake Munmorah Area Office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 17 Nov 2020, 3.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 1.47pm
Safety alerts: 1080 fox and wild dog program underway
1080 poison feral animal baiting restarts on selected roads in Watagans National Park from Tuesday 17 November 2020 to Wednesday 30 June 2021. The baiting is also occurring on some adjacent properties with the permission of land-owners. Roads affected include:
- Rope Road
- Bowmans Road and part Harris fire trail
- Ingles Road
- Carrolls Road
- Georges Road
- Turners Road
Visitors and neighbours are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in the national park at any time. 1080 poison is toxic to domestic cats and dogs. Seek urgent veterinary care if you suspect your animal has taken a bait.
The baiting is targeting foxes and wild dogs which are a major predator of native wildlife including brush-tailed rock wallabies.
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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 1.46pm
Safety alerts: Watagan Road - not suitable for 2WD vehicles (Cessnock Council section)
Watagan Road from the cattle grid at the southern end of Heaton Road south, uphill to the second cattle grid at the Watagans National Park boundary, is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The road is rough and steep in sections because of erosion caused by rain and vehicle traffic. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.16am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Forest Road closed
The section of Lemon Tree Forest Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, in Jilliby State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles. This closure will remain in place indefinitely due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
The Great North Walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked. For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2016, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2020, 3.04pm
Closed areas: Maculata fire trail and Daniels Point fire trail
Maculata fire trail west from Jilliby Road linking to Daniels Point fire trail and Watagan Forest Road are closed due to 4WD damaged roads and trails. There is no through road access across Little Jilliby Jilliby Creek in either direction.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2020, 3.03pm
Closed areas: Click Creek fire trail and Slippery Rock Road
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to consent conditions once maintenance work is completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2020, 3.03pm
Safety alerts: Yambo Forest Road not suitable for 2WD
Yambo Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and potential vehicle damage. 4WD access is possible from Dooralong Road through to the Lemon Tree Road intersection. Lemon Tree Road remains closed. For more information, call the NPWS Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 9.01am
Closed areas: Middle Ridge Road - fire trail closed
Middle Ridge Road is closed from the intersection of Null Road. There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to Ravensdale Road. This trail is dormant and not open for public use. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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