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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 11.30am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 11.39am
Closed areas: Box Head Track Closed
The Box Head Track is closed from Thursday 21st of May to Thrusday 4th June 2026 to enable replacment of safety fence at Box Head Lookout.
Tallow Beach Camp ground will remain open.
We kindly ask visitors to please respect these closures for your safety and to help ensure the works can be completed as efficiently as possible.
For more information, email the Central Coast NPWS office or call on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 3.31pm to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Somersby NPWS Office Temporarily Closed
The National Parks office at Somersby will be closed to the public from 22nd April for approximately 10 weeks while construction works are underway. Customer enquiries can still be made by phone or by visiting our Lake Munmorah office at 1 Blue Wren Dr, Wybung NSW 2259.
For further information please contact Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200 and 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Closed areas: Part Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Part of Somersby Falls walking track will be closed until 6pm Friday 29 May 2026 for upgrade works.
The closure affects the section of the walking track between the Middle Falls and Bottom Falls.
The walking track to Middle Falls, the picnic area and the carpark will remain open during this time.
Fencing and signage will be in place around the closed area to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 3.09pm to Mon 8 Jun 2026, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 May 2026, 4.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 20 April 2026 to 11 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Bouddi National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened 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.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 432042400
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.43am
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
- Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
- Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
- Bundilla Lookout
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 16 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls access unsafe
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance works - Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.
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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.
The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26am
Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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