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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.33am
Closed areas: Fishermans Bay walking track to Little Kingsley Beach closed
Parts of Tomaree National Park area are closed for construction of new track, and rehabilitation of existing track. This also includes upcoming helicopter lift operations.
Access from High Street in Fisherman's Bay to Little Kingsley is closed from today Wednesday June 7, to 5pm Friday June 30 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200, or email npws.huntercoast@enviornment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 12.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.05pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Summit walk- Partial closure for track repairs
Parts of Tomaree Summit walk are closed from Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023. This closure is to allow upgrades to the walking track, including the steel staircases which are currently dismantled.
The following areas are closed during this time:
- Tomaree Summit
- Access to the Gun Emplacement via Tomaree track (Red paved path from the bottom carpark).
- Tomaree track leading to Tomaree Summit
- Connection track leading to Tomaree Summit
Access to the Gun Emplacements is possible during this period via Tomaree Lodge on Gun Emplacement Road. There is no access from the Gun Emplacement to the Summit.
Please do not enter closed areas, or walk around closure signs or barriers. It causes erosion and the trampling of sensitive vegetation. Threatened orchids are present throughout the area.
Check the map on this webpage to view other great walks in Tomaree National Park and to plan your walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the NPWS Hunter Central Coast area office or call 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 2.01pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.03pm
Closed areas: Roads and Fire Trails closed due to road works
Some parts of Tomaree National Park are closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023 while fire trails are being maintained. The closed trails are:
- Big Rocky Trail
- Sewerline Fire Trail
- Derigderee Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Partial closure - Tomaree Coastal walk Southern Gateway
Ad hoc closures will be required to the concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach from Tuesday May23 until June 30 2023.
The closures are to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. During times of closure pedestrians are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
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Applies from Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.19am to Mon 3 Jul 2023, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.02pm
Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk Construction - Caution
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion by July 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
- In Boat Harbour Kingsley Beach & Little Kingsley Beach.
- In Boat Harbour between Ocean Pde and the Morna Point Slot Canyon
- In Anna Bay between Iris Moore Reserve and Fishermans Bay
- At the Middle Rock Headland between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach
- Big Rocky Precinct between Big Rocky and Little Rocky and between Big Rocky and North Samurai Trail
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 2.11pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track is closed until further notice
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip.
Walkers should not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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 site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.03pm
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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.04pm
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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