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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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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions
Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trails are temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The areas will reopen as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am to Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.15am
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.13am
Other planned events: Bangalow Road planned repairs and maintenance
Planned road repairs and maintenance is scheduled for Bangalow Road from 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will also be closed due to these works include:
- Bangalow Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Falls walking track
- Climbers walking track
During this time, Bangalow Road will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.26pm
Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure
Karuah National Park is currently closed until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads.
Karuah National Park will re-open as soon as repair works have been completed and staff determined it safe for visitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.07pm
Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands temporarily closed to Vehicles.
WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VEHICLES.
Guudjii Yiigu – A Worimi Welcome
Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low, visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed on the Worimi Conservation Lands.
The Worimi Conservation Lands are expected to be impacted by damaging winds, large swell, coastal erosion and storm damage..
The following accesses are temporarily closed to vehicles:
- Gan Gan 4wd entry Anna Bay
- Lavis Lane 4wd entry Williamtown
- Fern Bay 4wd entry Fern Bay
- Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA)
- Ganyamalbaa campground
The closure will be in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
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 Fri 2 May 2025, 4.31pm to Thu 10 Jul 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.32am
Closed areas: Road reseal project - partial road closures
Road reseal project will result in partial road closers and delays through the park.
This will be in effect for the duration of works. Starting 10 May 2025 until 10 July 2025
Your patience during this time will be appreciated.
Further questions can be directed to the local area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area
Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.
Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.23pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am
Closed areas: Monkey Face Road closed due to road conditions
Monkey Face Road is temporarily closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. This closure will affect vehicle access to following areas until further notice due unsafe road conditions:
- Monkey Face Road
- Monkey Face Lookout
- Gap Creek Lookout
The areas will re-open as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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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.
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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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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.51am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 7.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Closed parks: Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 6 July 2025 for pest animal control.
Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 7 July 2025 for a pest animal control operation. Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.
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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 11.05am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.33am
Closed areas: Geebung Walking Track closed for upgrade maintenance works
Geebung walking track is closed for upgrade maintenance works. This closure will be in place until the end of July.
Works have been slow due to wet weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 10.01am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.19am
Closed areas: Yuelarbah Track upgrade works
NPWS is undertaking upgrade works to sections of the Yuelarbah Walking Track from the 13th May 2025. Detours will be in place, please help the contractors by respecting the closure of track sections and adhering to signage.
For further information call the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Dr Seuss Track Maintenance
Dr Seuss (Seuss Land) Track, Glenrock SCA, will be closed from the 6th May for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks, weather dependant.
Closure signage and physical barriers will be in place when the track is closed. For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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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.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 6.15pm
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance and repair works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from June until September 1st, 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.03am
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.21am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.18am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.42pm
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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