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The Welcome walk

Hunter Wetlands National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am.

Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 12.30pm to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 12.13pm

Closed areas: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beachfront closed due to hazardous conditions

Worimi beachfront will be closed to vehicles from Gan Gan access to Lavis Lane access from Friday 5th June 12:30 to Sunday 7th June 12:30 due to hazardous surf and beach conditions.

  • The Recreational Vehicle Area and Ganyamalbaa Campground will remain open.
  • Access to WCL via Lavis Lane and Fern Bay entry only
  • Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the closure may be extended if necessary.

Penalties apply for non- compliance-National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2019 - NSW Legislation.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Anna Bay office on (02) 4984 8200.

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Applies from Thu 21 May 2026, 10.48am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 12.55pm

Closed areas: Intermittent Partial Closure Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Carpark

Carpark will remain open with partial closures in place at times due to maintenance work undertaken between Thursday 21 May 2026 - Friday 19 June 2026. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on (02) 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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