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The Welcome walk

Hunter Wetlands National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 1 December 2025, 12.36pm

Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.14pm to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12.36pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 30 September to 24 December 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird 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.

For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10.43am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 11.44am

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands - Drive with caution

Due to current coastal conditions, please drive with caution on Worimi Conservation Lands.

Please note:

  • Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop offs.
  • 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.

Staff will monitor conditions.

For more information contact the NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9.56am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 10.17am

Safety alerts: Worimi Beach Is Unsafe for Swimming

Worimi beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions. 

  • Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
  • The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
  • Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches- Birubi Beach at Anna Bay is the nearest lifeguard patrolled beach.

These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.14pm to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12.36pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 30 September to 24 December 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird 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.

For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.

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Local alerts

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/the-welcome-walk/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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