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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 12.10pm
Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 1.53pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Oct 2020, 1.49pm
Closed areas: Bungarie Bay campground closed for maintenance
Bungarie Bay campground will be closed indefinitely for redevelopment and maintenance.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jul 2020, 12.58pm to Mon 16 Nov 2020, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 11.12am
Closed areas: Broughton Island campground closure
Broughton Island campground in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed until Monday 16 November 2020 while the public toilet is replaced and upgraded. The island will remain open to day visitors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.40pm
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council-managed camping area. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 02 6538 5252.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground closed
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2020, 3.28pm
Closed areas: Kylies Hut walk-in campground closed - bushfire damage
Kylies Hut walk-in campground is closed due to recent bushfire damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2020, 2.56pm
Fires - Advice: Markwell Rd, Markwell
There is a fire in this park called Markwell Rd, Markwell. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.41am to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 9.06am
Closed areas: Neranie campground closed for upgrade works
Neranie campground and picnic area are temporarily closed from Monday 31 August 2020 until further notice for essential upgrade works.
Neranie boat ramp and Hearts Point picnic area remain open.
For further information call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2020, 2.16pm to Wed 3 Feb 2021, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park temporarily closed
Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park is closed until further notice due to a broken bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 10.34am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jul 2020, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse - closed to vehicles
The Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse are closed to vehicles.
The sea conditions at the spit are variable, unpredictable and subject to change at short notice. People have drowned attempting to cross the Fingal Spit, and even at low tides the spit can be impacted by fast-moving water.
For more information call the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 10.28am
Safety alerts: No driving on dunes, except for in the Recreational Vehicle Area
All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay access areas are closed to driving. Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA). The RVA is located south of the Lavis Lane access, and is now open for dune driving.
Be aware of tides. At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable. Plan your trip so that you travel at low tide. If the beachfront is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes.
We recommend that you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information.
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