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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the Mid-North Coast and Hunter region most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.
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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 5.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 May 2025, 10.03am
The East Rim Walking Tracks and associated lookouts at Fitzroy Falls are closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The walking tracks and lookouts will be re-opened when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 11.59am to Sun 25 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 3.10pm
Conditions on walking tracks and fire trails may be hazardous. This is due to forecasted weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding of waterways.
If visiting these areas, please:
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walkthrough 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. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings. 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 NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 5.35pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 5.39pm
Tallow Beach campground is closed from 12pm Thursday 22nd May to 2pm Friday 30th May 2025 due to severe weather.
The access road along Hawke Head Drive is inaccessible to 2WD vehicles due to slippery areas and water damage 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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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.16pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.46pm
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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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.27pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.38pm
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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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.58pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.02pm
Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Friday 6 June 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
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Applies from Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 2.07pm
Recent 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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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.17pm to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.16am
Access to Resolute Beach is closed from Friday 2 May to Saturday 31 May 2025 while the stairs are upgraded. During this period access to Resolute Beach is not possible using the walking track. The beach may still be accessed from the water.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.05am
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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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 2.01pm
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track is closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.36am
Some parts of this park are closed for essential track and trail maintenance from Wednesday 5 March to 30 June 2025. The closed areas are:
- Emerald Pool
- Mount Olive lookout
- Mount Olive trail
- Ironbark picnic area
- Hominy Creek walking track
- 248 trail
- Pipeline trail
- informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailmans Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.18am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 8.40am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.35am
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am
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:
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.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/flint-and-steel-track/local-alerts
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 40 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
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