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Applies from Fri 3 Feb 2023, 8.49am to Fri 3 Mar 2023, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 9.00am
Closed areas: Part Old Great North Road closed for repair works
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 6 February to Friday 3 March 2023 while repair works are being undertaken on a section of the Old Great North Road between the top of Devines Hill and the Three Mile Trail. The closed areas are:
- Devines Hill Loop
- Old Great North Road World Heritage Walk
- Old Great North Road bike ride
- Shepherds Gully Road and Sternbecks Line Walking Track
- The section of Old Great North Road between the top of Devines Hill and the Three Mile Trail.
Visitors can still walk to the top gate of Devines Hill and will need to return by the same route.
Visitors can still walk Finchs Line to where it meets the Old Great North Road and will need to return by the same route. Visitors cannot walk the section of the Old Great North Road linking Devines Hill and FInchs Line.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Dec 2022, 2.25pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 1.14pm
Closed areas: Kariong Brook Waterhole and Waterfall Closed
The waterhole and waterfall at Kariong Brook is closed until further notice due to risk of rockfall.
The adjacent Great North Walk will remain open.
Signs are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Fri 3 Mar 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.49am
Other planned events: Girrakool Loop Walking Track Maintenance
Expect short delays along the Girrakool Loop Walking Track while maintenance work is underway.
Follow the directions of contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 3.41pm to Fri 24 Feb 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.47am
Other planned events: Piles Creek Loop Walking Track Maintenance
Expect short delays on the eastern side of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track until 24 February 2023 while maintenance work is underway.
Follow the directions of contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.07am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.40am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from ongoing rainfall events.
The road has a tendency to develop deep ruts and boggy sections, making it unsafe and impassable for vehicles.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists. However, please take care when traversing wet sections as they may be slippery.
Alternate pedestrian access to Warrah lookout is available via Pearl Beach to Patonga fire trail.
The road will be re-opened as soon as it is safe and repair work has been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.40am
Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking fire trail maintenance works in Brisbane Water National Park from Monday 19 September 2022 for a period of up to 9 months (pending suitable weather conditions).
The maintenance work will repair damaged drainage assets and infrastructure that supports and is essential to the ongoing operation of the trails as well as maintaining vegetation clearances.
Trails will remain open for the duration of the construction works, with adequate signage and diversions (if required) in place.
Please contact the the local Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 1.55pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.38am
Closed areas: Great North walk partial closure
The section of Great North walk between Reservoir Road, Somersby and Karool Road, Mooney Mooney Creek is closed until further notice due to a flood damaged bridge.
This area will reopen as soon as it is safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 11.21am
Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jan 2023, 10.32am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program on Rileys Island Nature Reserve from Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Girrakool NPWS area office for more information on (02) 43204200.
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Applies from Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.57am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 12.05pm
Closed areas: Roads and Trails Closed due to 4WD Damage
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
- Maculata fire trail west of Jilliby Road to Daniels Point fire trail
- Eastern section of Daniels Point fire trail to Jilliby Jilliby Creek
There is no vehicle access across Little Jilliby jilliby Creek in either direction. Locked gates are in place in several locations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 12.06pm
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Road - Partial closure for roadworks
The section of Lemon Tree Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, is closed to all vehicles for reconstruction. This closure will remain in place due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage. Rain has delayed the work again.
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 Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 12.07pm
Closed areas: Great North walk partial closure
The section of Great North walk between the Cherry Lane trackhead and Tooheys Road, Kulnura, is closed until further notice due to track and bridge damage from recent severe weather events.
For your safety, please avoid this area until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe for visitors.
Alternative bushwalking access is via Tooheys Road to Forest Road, then west to the intersection of Cherry Lane and Greta Road, Kulnura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jan 2023, 8.30am
Safety alerts: Campbells Point Road Temp Closure - Jilliby SCA
Campbells Point Road and Campbells Point Link Road in the southern section of Jiiliby State Conservation Area will be closed from Wednesday 23 March to Friday 1st April 2022.
The closure is to enable major roadworks to repair the fire trail, for future wildfire response and hazard reduction burning.
Please stay off the fire trail and follow directions on signage, and of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 8.38am
Closed areas: Middle Ridge Road fire trail closure
Middle Ridge Road is closed from the intersection of The Null Road. There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to Ravensdale Road.
This trail is dormant and not open for public use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast 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 Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 8.38am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 9.48am
Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - Last 850m 4WD only
The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.
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