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Applies from Thu 17 Jan 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jan 2019, 3.22pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 26 Dec 2018, 2.24pm to Thu 31 Jan 2019, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jan 2019, 10.34am
Closed areas: Temporary closure O'Sullivans picnic area
O'Sullivan's Gap picnic area is temporarily closed due to tree risk caused by recent storm damage. For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Dec 2018, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Dec 2018, 10.02am
Closed parks: Lansdowne Nature Reserve closed due to storm damage
This park is closed due to storm damage. The closure remains in place unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Manning area office on 02 6552 4097 or the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300. Alternatively, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 21 Dec 2018, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Dec 2018, 4.21pm
Closed parks: Brimbin Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to storm damage, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Manning area office on 02 6552 4097 or the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300. Alternatively, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area
Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).
- All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
- The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.
Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended 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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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2015, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 10.23am
Closed areas: Fingal Island Spit - Closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to weather and storm conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed area is:
- Fingal Island Spit - No pedestrian or vehicle access between mainland and Fingal Island
For more information, please phone 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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Barbecue out of order Sugar Creek picnic area
The barbecue at Sugar Creek picnic area is out of service. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Closed areas: Camping at Stockton Beach closed
Camping at Stockton Beach remains closed until further notice - Stockton Bight Camping remains closed while the area continues to recover, following severe winter storms.The beach is still open for people to visit, and there are a large variety of commercial tours available daily. For more information visit www.worimiconservationlands.com or call NPWS at Nelson Bay on (02) 4984 8200. For information on alternative accommodation options call the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 900.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Aug 2017, 11.11am
Closed areas: Crawford River Road - Myall Lakes National Park section
Crawford River Road within Myall Lakes National Park is closed to motor vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge which is impassable to vehicles. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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