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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am.
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.
Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.26am
March 2023 Update: Works are progressing well with the current weather conditions. New toilet facilities have been installed and the re-modelling of the campground is well underway. Picnic and parking area is also progressing well.
Gummi Falls campground is closed from Saturday 1 October 2022 for upgrades - the length of this closure is very weather dependent.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 6.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 6.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 6.51pm
Roadworks may be underway on Hobarts Forest Road and Witts Road from Monday 20 to Friday 31 March 2023, when weather permits.
Expect short delays while roadworks are underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
Visitors can still access Tattersalls campground and picnic area and Double Wharf picnic area during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 10.50am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.17pm
Polblue Campground will be closed for essential maintenance works from 8am Monday 3 April until 5pm Thursday 6 April 2023.
Polblue Swamp Track will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300 or 6540 2300.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 5.22pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 9.53am
Burraga Swamp walking track is closed, including the carpark area. This is due to a number of trees being down and minor track works required following the extended closure of Mount Allyn Road in Chichester State Forest as a result of wet weather and land slips.
For more details, please contact the local park office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.00am
Update Feb 2023: Contractors have commenced work on the landslips in The Glen NR, with the bridge/culvert works to follow. The Glen Nature Reserve remains closed due to a number of failed bridges/culverts.
A number of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves are closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts 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 NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Fri 12 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.27am
The concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach is closed.
The closure is to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. Pedestrians are encouraged to use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 11.20am to Sun 26 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.48am
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial shooting from 20 to 24 March 2023 in sections of Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area.
The CLOSED areas include:
The shooting area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.
The CLOSED area will be clearly sign posted at all entry points.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jan 2023, 2.29pm to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.35am
Barrington Trail, south of the Barrington Tops Forest (Scone) Rd, will be closed to vehicles, motorbikes and bicycles from 23 January to 6 April 2023 to allow for essential road works to be undertaken.
This affects vehicle access to both Little Murray and Junction Pools Campgrounds, and hence they will also be closed during this period
The trail will re-open for the Easter weekend and then NPWS will close it again until the end of April to allow the works to be completed - re-opening is of course weather dependant.
Bushwalkers can still access the area during this time, however they will need to be mindful that trucks and heavy equipment are operating on the Barrington Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Gloucester Office on 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 2 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.27am
Port Stephens Council roadworks are closing Gan Gan Road from Nelson Bay Road to Anna Bay Boreline from Tuesday 28 February until Thursday 6 April 2023.
During this time, visitors can still access the Big Rocky visitor area. You will need to enter from the direction of One Mile (via Anna Bay or Frost Road). There is a ‘Road Closed’ sign at Frost Road, but visitors to Big Rocky can drive past this sign to access Big Rocky. Do NOT proceed further past Big Rocky.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 49848200, for any enquiries in regards to roadworks contact Port Stephens Council 02 4988 0255
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.22am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.11am
Tomaree Head Summit walking track is closed for walking track repairs from Monday 20 March 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023. Barrier signs and NSW National Parks staff will be onsite to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.48am
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial shooting from 14 to 24 March 2023 (including weekend days) in:
The shooting area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 10.00am to Mon 15 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.28am
Works associated with the Tomaree Coastal Walk are continuing in 2023 with works generally including; new track construction, precinct construction and upgrades, bridge and boardwalk construction, installation of signage and interpretation, materials handling and movements and helicopter operations.
New trails are now open, however directional signage will progressively be installed between March 2023 and June 2023. Visitors are requested to proceed with caution along new trails which may not be adequately signposted and to please respect warning and closure signage and the advice of contractors and NPWS staff. Isolated closures may be enforced during times of construction and helicopter operations, visitors are encouraged to continue to monitor alerts for details of closures.
Locations which may be impacted during 2023 include:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office in Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 10.53am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 10.54am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 4.32pm
The Ruins beach amenities block and southern beach access are closed from Monday 30 January to Friday 7 April 2023 due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone and use the northern track to access Seven Mile Beach.
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 Thu 23 Feb 2023, 8.37am to Thu 30 Mar 2023, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.48am
Polblue Swamp Track will be closed on 29 March 2023 to allow for essential tree management to be undertaken. Polblue Camping Area will remain open.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For further information, please contact the Barrington Tops Area office on 6540 2300 or 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 2.27pm
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 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 2.26pm
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. Other parts of Lone Pine Road may be closed for short periods as repair work takes place.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
Signs and barricades are in place around the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 14 Feb 2023, 3.49pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.35am
Update Feb 2023: Contractors have completed work on the landslips in Berrico NR, with the bridge/culvert works to follow. Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culverts and bridges.
A number of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves have closures to vehicles due to damage from severe weather events. These include:
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts 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 NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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 Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
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 Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 9.53am
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
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) may be available but is subject to regular 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 Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jan 2023, 3.44pm
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 Bush. 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 re-join 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 Wed 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Feb 2023, 4.58pm
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
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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Applies from Wed 17 Nov 2021, 1.31pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 10.37am
Fibrosa trail has experienced significant storm damage and is closed to all users in the south of the reserve. Planning is underway to repair the damaged trail.
Take care and follow onsite signage. Please remember that vehicles are not permitted in Columbey State Conservation Area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 8.54am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. 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 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 10.54am
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
NPWS are working on repairs and will reopen the roads once completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 5.12pm
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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
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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