Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.10pm

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands Beachfront Driving Open

Worimi Conservation Lands will reopen at first light on Saturday 5th July following severe weather from the recent East Coast Low.

The following entry points remain closed to vehicles:

• Fern Bay 4WD entry at Fern Bay
• Selected sites in Ganyamalbaa campground

Visitors are reminded to exercise caution along the beachfront as well as in the Recreational Vehicle Area as there is a lot of water lying around and potential hazards after the storm.

Please avoid using the beachfront one hour either side of high tide due to pinch points along the beach.

Four-wheel drive users are reminded that between Gan Gan and Lavis Lane is beachfront driving only and diverting onto or behind the frontal dune is not permitted.

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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• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Mon 9 Jun 2025, 10.08am to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am

Closed parks: Tilligerry State Conservation Area pest control operation 23 June to 7 July 2025

Tilligerry State Conservation Area has a pest animal control operation from 23 June to 7 July 2025.

Tilligerry State Conservation Area is permanently closed to the public to protect the Tomago drinking water catchment.

Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time. Please ensure all pets are not entering the park and are contained to private properties.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.

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• Tilligerry State Conservation Area