Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Fri 11 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 10.30am

Closed areas: 4WD beach access closed - Affected areas

Kylies Beach 4WD access in Crowdy Bay National Park is closed due to flood damage.

The affected areas include:

• Indian head campground remains closed until Friday 11 June 2021
• Kylies Hut and Metcalfes walking track remain closed until safe to reopen
• Cheesetree picnic area is closed until safe to reopen

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• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.52pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 5.17pm

Closed areas: Roads, Campgrounds and Picnic Areas closed

Werrikimbe and Willi Willi National Parks accessed by the Hastings Forest Way from the east is closed due to flood damage. Moorabak camping area and other Werrikimbe National park facilities accessed from Walcha are open.

Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.47pm

Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park remain closed due to flood impact

Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.

All campgrounds (except Yagon) remain closed for an extended period.

Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.

All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.

NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park when it is safe to do so. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Banksia Green campground
  • Black Oaks picnic area
  • Brambles Green campground
  • Bungarie Bay campground
  • Cutlers Cottage
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Engels Reach picnic area
  • Freshwater campground
  • Hearts Point picnic area
  • Hole in the Wall picnic area
  • Joes Cove campground
  • Johnsons Beach campground
  • Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
  • Mackaway Bay campground
  • Mining Road to Old Gibber Road cycling trail
  • Mungo Brush campground
  • Mungo Rainforest walk
  • Mungo walking track
  • Neranie campground and picnic area
  • Neranie Headland walking track
  • Northern Broadwater picnic area
  • NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park
  • Pipers Creek picnic area
  • Rivermouth campground
  • Shelly Beach campground
  • Sunnyside campground
  • Tamboi picnic area
  • Tamboi walking track
  • Two Mile Sands campground
  • Violet Hill campground and picnic area
  • The Wells campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11.04am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 6.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.20pm

Closed areas: Elizabeth Beach amenities block - Temporary closure

The amenities block at Elizabeth Beach is closed due to maintenance works. Repairs could take up until Friday 30 April 2021. 

For more information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Booti Booti National Park
  • Elizabeth Beach picnic area

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 2.13pm

Closed parks: Hastings-Macleay area - Many parks closed due to flood damage

Parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.

Camping is not permitted in closed parks.

These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.

Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 4.50pm

Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track

The following areas are closed:

• Wreck Beach walk 
• Tomaree Head

Heavy rain has undermined the walking track and caused significant damage to steps and landings. Barriers and signage are in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Wreck Beach walk

Applies from Fri 19 Mar 2021, 9.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 4.49pm

Closed areas: Tomaree Head Summit closed

The following areas remain closed to visitors:

• Tomaree Head
• Wreck Beach walking track

Heavy rain has caused landslides that are blocking walking tracks, and the area is not safe for visitors. The area needs to be made safe, and extensive repairs and assessment are required before opening. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Fort Tomaree walk
  • Tomaree Head Summit walk
  • World War II gun emplacements

Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 11.45am to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 4.34pm

Closed areas: Samurai Beach and campground closed

SAMURAI BEACH & CAMPGROUND CLOSED until Wednesday 28th April 2021

The Samurai Beach Access Trail is flooded and there is no vehicle access to the beach front or the campground.

Recent flood events at Port Stephens generated large amounts of run off and the ground water has risen. Water that would normally drain through the sand to the Anna Bay Sandbeds remains pooled at various low points. The sand itself is water logged and becomes like ‘quick sand’. Vehicles that get stuck or bogged may not be recoverable. The flooding has forced the temporary closure of beach front driving at Samurai Beach for public safety and to protect the important cultural landscape.

Drivers are reminded not to drive on the frontal dune or any vegetation at any times. Fines apply.

Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances and NPWS staff will be advising visitors of the closure. NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beach after Anzac Day when conditions improve.

Please note that Worimi Conservation Lands is closed to 4WDs during this time period also, beach driving conditions will be assessed next week.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Samurai Beach
  • Samurai Beach campground

Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 4.34pm

Closed areas: Worimi Conservation Lands closed to beach driving

Camping, beach driving and the recreational vehicle area remain temporarily closed at the Worimi Conservation Lands. 

The weather experienced recently has caused wave action to erode the beach front, creating steep drop offs and large areas of very soft sand, making the beach impassable and unsafe for vehicles. In addition, large pools of water are present on the beach front.

There is insufficient beach remaining to allow for the safe traverse by 4WD vehicles. 

Park closure signs have been installed at the entrances and NPWS staff will be advising of the closure. NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions and will re-open the beach when conditions improve.

Please note that Samurai Beach in Tomaree National Park is also temporarily closed to vehicles following flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 1.00am to Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 4.47pm

Closed parks: Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area closed

Carrai National Park and Carrai State Conservation Area are closed from 1am Sunday 18 April to 11pm Saturday 24 April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office. 

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 1.00am to Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 4.30pm

Closed parks: Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area closed

Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from 1am, Sunday 18 April to 11pm, Saturday 24 April 2021 for an aerial  pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 1.00am to Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 12.59pm

Closed areas: Partial closure for pest control operation

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is closed from Sunday 18th of April to Saturday 24th April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.

A number of visitor areas and walking tracks will be closed during this period, with signage installed for notification. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 12.36pm to Sat 24 Apr 2021, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.55pm

Closed areas: Partial closure for aerial pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from Sunday 18 April to Saturday 24 April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:

• Mooraback campground, picnic area and walking tracks
• Cobcroft picnic area

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 12.29pm to Mon 26 Apr 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.54pm

Closed parks: Closed for pest control operation

Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from Sunday 18 April to Saturday 24 April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation. All visitor areas are closed during this time. 

Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 6.00am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 4.46pm

Other planned events: Campground amenity upgrades

The Ruins campground main amenities building will be closed from 19 April 2021 to September 2021 for upgrades.

The Ruins campground will remain open during the construction period, however will operate at a 50 percent capacity. The beachside amenities building will be open providing shower and toilet facilities for campers. Campers may experience construction noise on week days between the hours of 7am to 4pm.

Please follow signage and any advice from staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Booti Booti National Park
  • The Ruins campground and picnic area

Applies from Sat 3 Apr 2021, 3.00pm to Wed 12 May 2021, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 8.33am

Closed areas: Cape Hawke lookout closed

The Cape Hawke lookout tower in Booti Booti National Park is closed for maintenance until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Booti Booti National Park
  • Cape Hawke lookout

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 9.03am

Closed parks: Reserves closed due to severe weather event

Several National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed until further notice due to impacts to trails from severe weather event. These include:

• Berrico National Reserve
• Black Bulga State Conservation Area
• Killarney National Reserve
• The Glen National Reserve

Landslips and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the National Parks and Wildlife Service Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.

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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 8 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 3.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Mar 2021, 9.35am

Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closure - major road upgrade

Wallingat National Park is closed from Monday 8 March 2021 until Wednesday 30 June 2021. The closure is to allow for major roadworks including drainage upgrades and replacement of damaged bridges to improve access within the park.

This work is weather dependent and the closure will be reviewed in late May based on progress of the work.

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

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• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.47am

Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed

Bombah Point Ferry is currently closed due to flooding, and will remain so until further notice.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 3.46pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please email or call the NPWS Hunter Central Coast office on 0436 003 303.

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• Camels Hump Nature Reserve
• Khatambuhl Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 8.07am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please email or call the NPWS Hunter Central Coast office on 0436 003 303.

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• Bretti Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm

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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• Bretti Nature Reserve

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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• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Tomaree National Park
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Tomaree National Park
  • Tomaree Head Summit walk