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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.15am

Other planned events: Wangi Circuit Track Maintenance

Walking track maintenance will be underway on Wangi Circuit Track from Wednesday 11 June to Thursday 31 July 2025. The walking track may have areas temporarily fenced off  and detour signs in place while work is being undertaken. Please lookout for staff and monitor track condition during this time as areas may be uneven and slippery until the work has been completed. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
  • Wangi circuit walking track

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 9.30am

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

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

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Hunter Wetlands National Park