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Applies from Tue 12 Apr 2022, 4.05pm to Fri 27 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 May 2022, 11.57am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to heavy rain and flooding:
- Dees Corner campground
- Bungarie Bay
- Wells campground
- Joes Cove campground
- Mackaway Bay campground
- Brambles Green campground
- Neranie campground and picnic area (Hearts Point picnic area and boat ramp open).
- Violet Hill campground and picnic area (Violet Hill boat ramp remains open).
NPWS staff regularly monitor conditions and will re-open areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 3.29pm to Fri 15 Jul 2022, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 4.06pm
Closed areas: Temporary track closures due to Tomaree Coastal Walk upgrades
NPWS will be temporarily closing several sections of existing walking tracks in Tomaree National Park due to the Tomaree Coastal Walk project.
NPWS is currently working on the track sections between Fingal Bay and Boat Harbour including:
- building a new coastal track section to link Boat Harbour and One Mile Track.
- upgrades and maintenance along Fingal Ridge Trail, Ocean Track and One Mile Track.
These tracks are closed and will remain closed until mid-July 2022 when works are finished, weather and site conditions permitting.
During the construction period for this section of track NPWS will conduct occasional helicopter lift operations transporting track building materials.
To find out more visit https://environment.nsw.gov.au/tomareecoastalwalk
Enquires can be directed to the local Nelson Bay office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 17 May 2022, 6.00am to Wed 18 May 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Summit temporarily closed for helicopter lift track maintenance operations.
All walking tracks located on Tomaree Headland in Tomaree National Park are temporarily closed from 7am Tuesday 17 May to Wednesday 18 May 2022.
This temporary closure is to allow for helicopter lift operations for walking track maintenance. The closed areas include:
- Tomaree Summit
- Tomaree Head Summit walk
- World War II gun emplacements
- Fort Tomaree walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 17 May 2022, 6.00am to Wed 18 May 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island (Port Stephens Lighthouse) closed for aerial operations
Port Stephens Lighthouse (Fingal Island) is closed from 6am, Tuesday 17 May to 5pm, Wednesday 18 May 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 11 May 2022, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 May 2022, 4.41pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Head Summit Walk closed
Tomaree Head precinct is closed for walking track construction on from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday 17 May 2022.
Zenith Beach Loop Road and Zenith Beach are open.
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 Tue 10 May 2022, 1.25pm to Wed 14 Sep 2022, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 4.37pm
Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground and picnic area closed for works
The White Tree Bay campground and picnic area are closed from Tuesday 10 May to Wednesday 14 September 2022 for annual winter maintenance.
There is no public access during this time. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 12.12pm
Safety alerts: Samurai beach - 4WD access on beach front
Samurai Beach is open for day use visitors only. Beach camping is not permitted.
Please be aware that the beach may not be passable at high tide.
Erosion caused by high tides and large swells has created sand scarps or cliffs on the beach front. These sand scarps are unstable and unpredictable, and we advise visitors to avoid these areas because they may collapse.
Take care and drive safely. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).
For more information contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay 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: Wed 27 Apr 2022, 2.37pm
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.35pm
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 Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.21pm
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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Mar 2022, 2.51pm
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 Mon 29 Nov 2021, 11.06am to Tue 31 May 2022, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Dec 2021, 3.07pm
Closed areas: Mungo track partial closure
Mungo Track is closed between Tamboi and Brambles Green campground from Monday 29 November until Tuesday 31 May 2022 due to damaged boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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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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