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Applies from Tue 12 Sep 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 12.50am
Fires - Advice: Bee Box 1
There is a fire in this park called Bee Box 1 . 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 Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 11.22pm
Hazard reduction burns: Trevor Tops South HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/09/2023. The fire is called Trevor Tops South HR. 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 Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Williams River part of park closed due to bushfire
The Williams River section of this park is closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Williams River Picnic Area
- Blue Gum Loop
- Rocky Crossing Walk
- Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Allyn River Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 8.58am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 9.09am
Closed areas: Fire trail vegetation trimming works - Catherine Hill Bay area
Fire trail vegetation maintenance works will begin on Tuesday 26 September until October 5, 2023. Works will involve vegetation trimming to delineate the trails with follow up works (yet to be scheduled) to remediate erosion.
Fire trail included in these works are:
- Church
- Catho Powerline
- Sandpit
- and the lookout
These trails will be closed for the duration of these works. Please plan you walks in other area of the park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.50pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 2.22pm
Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Thursday 1 June 2023 to the afternoon of Friday 22 September 2023 for the winter seasonal closure:
- Barrington trail - south
- Barrington trail - central
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
- Tugalow trail
Vehicle access to Junction Pools and Little Murray campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 4.09pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 2.19pm
Closed areas: gummi falls campground closure
Works have progressed well with the current weather conditions. New toilet facilities have been installed and completed.
Gummi Falls campground is currently closed, but will open on Friday afternoon, 22nd September.
This closure also means there is no vehicle access to Bullock Brush, Tugalow and Thunderbolts (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road) trails until Friday 22nd September.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.12pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans - Due to Current Conditions
A park fire ban is in place in Selected Day Use and Campgrounds in theses park due to current conditions and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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)
Affected campgrounds picnic area Include:
Bulagaranda
Halls Peak Day Use and Campground
Long Point Day Use and Campground
Budds Mare Day Use and Campground
Riverside Day Use and Campground
Youdale Hut Day Use and Campground
Jacky Barker Day Use and Campground
Green Gully Track
Mooraback Day Use and Campground
For further details contact our local offices at Armidale on 02 6738 9100 or Walcha on 02 6777 4700.
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 11.00am
Closed areas: Mungo Track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage. You will need to follow the detour on the Mungo Track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to rejoin the Mungo Track route.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 10.59am
Closed areas: Sandy Point trail closed
Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2023, 12.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.01am
Closed areas: De Luge Mountain Bike Track Closure
De Luge Mountain bike track will be closed from Wednesday 21 June 2023 for 3 months to enable the:
- Construction of a new carpark off Scout Camp Road to service the Yuelarbah Track and wider Glenrock mountain bike track network;
- Construction of a bus turn around facility in front of the existing Glenrock Works Depot (with associated bus staging area on Scout Camp Road);
- Minor improvements to the Scout Camp Road and Burwood Road intersection (in consultation with LMCC); and
- Upgrades to the Glenrock works depot yard
Measures will be in place during this time to limit disruption to park users as much as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 12 Sep 2023, 2.18pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 5.18pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 5.12pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burn
Parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 September 2023. The closed areas are:
- Behind Anna Bay Cemetery on Anna Bay Road
- Egg Trail, Quarry Trail, H Block Trail, Cemetery Trail, and Easement Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called H Block HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 4.56pm
Hazard reduction burns: West Shoal Bay HR
There is a fire in this park called West Shoal Bay HR. The fire is west of Government Road and east of Anna Bay Boreline. Visitors should avoid this area.
Tomaree Coastal Walk remains open.
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 Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Area closed - Pink Caves
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 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’s 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 Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Sep 2023, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 10.40am
Safety alerts: Sugarloaf Range Rd - Safety Alert
Planned road maintenance in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is scheduled for Sugarloaf Range Rd from Monday 20th July until 15th September 2023.
Heavy Plant/Machinery will be operating in this area and pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing the road during this time.
For more information, please contact the Lower Hunter Area office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Thu 7 Sep 2023, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 9.16am
Safety alerts: Wakefield Forest Rd - Road repairs Sugarloaf SCA
Planned road maintenance in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is scheduled for Wakefield Forest Rd from Tuesday 13th June until 15th September 2023.
Heavy Plant/machinery will be operating between Wakefield Forest Rd and Archery Rd.
Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing this area during this time.
For more information, please contact the Lower Hunter Area office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 1.08pm
Hazard reduction burns: Bee Box 1 HR
There is a fire in this park called Bee Box 1 HR. 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 Thu 1 Jun 2023, 2.55pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.04pm
Safety alerts: Hickson Street walking track damaged - Proceed with caution
Hickson Street walking track has structural damage, at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Please take care and proceed with caution when in the area. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Aug 2023, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Edwards Swamp complex closed for Pest Control Operations
Edwards Swamp complex (including Edwards Swamp Walking Track) Barrington Tops National Park is closed for ground pest control operation.
Edwards Swamp, Barrington Tops National Park is closed 9am, Wednesday 20 September to 5pm, Thursday 28 September 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.12am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
- Lagoon Pinch picnic area
- Corker trail
- Wombat Creek campground
- Careys Peak (via Corker trail)
- Rocky Crossing walk
For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.
Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.
For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Fri 7 Jul 2023, 10.02am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 11.35am
Safety alerts: Construction work - The Ruins campground and picnic area
The Ruins beach amenities block is temporarily closed from Monday 30 January due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone and use the northern track from the picnic area carpark.
The main amenities block is still open for use.
For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.58pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Wangi Circuit Link Walking Track is closed
Wangi Circuit Link walking track will be intermittently closed for track maintenance from Friday 3 February 2023 to Tuesday 31 October 2023.
You can still access Wangi Circuit walking track from Reserve Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Sep 2023, 9.41am
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jul 2023, 8.57am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Aug 2023, 10.41am
Closed areas: Jarrah Road closed
Jarrah Road off Booral Road is closed until further notice for the demolition of a flood-affected bridge and installation of a new bridge.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Aug 2023, 11.44am
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 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
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 Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 9.14am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jul 2023, 11.17am
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track is closed until further notice
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip.
Walkers should not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 9.40am
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 the NPWS 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 Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.55am
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.51am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.40am
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 Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jul 2023, 8.54am
Closed areas: Timber Beach Walking Track closed due to flood damage
The Timber Beach walking track is closed until further notice. The track is impassable due to recent severe storm damage causing hazardous conditions. For visitor safety this track is currently closed to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.51am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 9.27am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Sep 2023, 8.46am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The south Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.55am
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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