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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 12.00pm to Mon 11 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Bombala Working Track Glenrock SCA
Bombala Walking Track in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed for essential Track Maintenance from Monday 4 December 2023 to Monday11 December 2023
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 31 Oct 2023, 1.43pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 1.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.35am
Closed areas: Closure - Ash Island - Cobbans Bridge
Hunter Wetlands National Park - Ash Island - Cobbans Bridge over Cobbans Creek - will be closed until further notice due to repairs.
Do not use this area, remain safe, and follow any instructions from NPWS staff.
For further information please ring your local NPWS Office on 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 8.17am to Fri 19 Jan 2024, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 10.30am
Closed areas: Ash Island - 1080 Baiting Program - 30.10.2023 until 18.01.2024
Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park at Ash Island from 30 October 2023 to 18 January 2024.
The operation will use1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Lower Area Office NPWS for more information on 4946 4100
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.42am to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Nov 2023, 11.41am
Safety alerts: Hunter Wetlands National Park Closure Deer Control Shoot Operation
Parts of Hunter Wetlands (Tomago Precinct) National Park will be closed within a date range of 1700 (5pm) Thursday 12th October 2023 to 0700am Friday 22 December 2023 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting Threatened Ecological Communities within the park.
When active the shoot operation area will be signposted advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 8.59am
Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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