Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 2.46pm
to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.46pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 1.29pm.
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Hat Head National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 9 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Hat Head National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
Smoky Cape Area:
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Smoky Cape Picnic Area
Jack Perkins Walking Track
Gap Beach Road, Gap Beach North and South
Green Island Fire Trail
Little Bay Picnic Area (Arakoon National Park)
Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walking Track
Northern section of Smoky Beach
Hat Head Area:
Kemps Corner Headland access road from Hungry Road
Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm
to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.46am.
Closed areas: Connors Walking Track closure - Hat Head National Park
Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant. Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 1.29pm
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Hat Head National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 9 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Hat Head National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
Smoky Cape Area:
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Smoky Cape Picnic Area
Jack Perkins Walking Track
Gap Beach Road, Gap Beach North and South
Green Island Fire Trail
Little Bay Picnic Area (Arakoon National Park)
Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walking Track
Northern section of Smoky Beach
Hat Head Area:
Kemps Corner Headland access road from Hungry Road