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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 3.01pm to Sat 15 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.36pm
Closed areas: Dudley Beach carpark partial closure
Some parts of Dudley Beach carpark are closed from Monday 8 August 2022 to Sunday 15 October 2022 due to maintenance works to improve beach access.
The improvements include:
- Upgrading the northern beach access stairs
- Building a new viewing platform.
Dudley Beach will remain accessible from the carpark via the southern beach access throughout the project.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4101.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 3.00pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Gan Gan entry and Beach front driving temporarily closed
Beach driving is temporarily closed between the Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown from Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August 2022, due to recent weather conditions.
The following areas are open:
- Lavis Lane entry
- Recreational vehicle area
- Ganyamalbaa campground
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam 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.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
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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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.13pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Scott's Point Road closed for works
Scott's Point Way will be closed for maintenance from Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.26pm
Closed areas: The Lane closed for maintenance
The Lane will be closed for maintenance from Monday 15 August to Friday 19 August 2022
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 2.55pm to Sat 3 Sep 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4.41pm
Safety alerts: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Sections of roads within Hunter Wetlands National Park have ben damaged from the recent flooding in the area. Please do not drive through floodwaters.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jul 2022, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area closed
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2019. There is now no public access to the following areas:
- The Morisset Hospital site
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore
- Morisset picnic area.
Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site. Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Central Coast area Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 20 Jul 2022, 11.19am to Sat 20 Aug 2022, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 12.24pm
Safety alerts: Hickson Street walking track partial closure
Hickson Street walking track is partially closed from Wednesday 20 July 2022 until further notice. The closure is due to structural damage that occurred to the walking track structure at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Detour signage is in place to access Burwood Beach.
Please take care and be aware of the conditions when visiting national parks and state conservation areas. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 10.09am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jun 2022, 3.02pm
Closed areas: Hickson Street lookout - Tower works
Works will be commencing on the Hunter water tower at Hickson Street lookout, to enable construction of a new communications tower. As such, there will be a walking track detour.
The minor diversion and will not impact on community access to the lookout. Directional signage will be in place.
For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4100.
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