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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 10.00am to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2.27pm
Safety alerts: Samurai Beach and Samurai campground - Drive with care
Due to current weather conditions, please drive with caution on Samurai Beach and when accessing Samurai Beach campground.
Please note:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Do not attempt to traverse the beach front at this time and, for safety, avoid driving through sea water 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.
- If in doubt turn around and back track on the route you've driven, to exit the park.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
- Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply.
NPWS staff will monitor conditions.
For more information contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.47am
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 1.23pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 1.36pm
Closed areas: Campground closed due to flood damage
This following campgrounds are closed until further notice due to flood damage:
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.26pm
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.20pm
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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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 5.09pm
Safety alerts: Big Rocky boardwalk
A boardwalk in the Big Rocky 4WD carpark is under construction from Tuesday 20 September to Thursday 22 September 2022. This is a worksite and only authorised people can enter. The boardwalk is being built as part of the Tomaree Coast walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 14 Sep 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Sep 2022, 12.15pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from Friday 16 September 2022 to Friday 31 March 2023 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the Ruins site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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