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Applies from Tue 26 Jul 2022, 6.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Aug 2022, 11.50am
Big Rocky 4WD carpark in Tomaree National Park is closed Tuesday 26 July 2022 to Wednesday 31 August 2022 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.13pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.33pm
Scott's Point Way will be closed for maintenance from Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.30am to Thu 11 Aug 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.02pm
Due to current weather conditions the following areas are closed until Thursday August 11 2022:
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Staff will monitor conditions and the website will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.26pm
The Lane will be closed for maintenance from Monday 15 August to Friday 19 August 2022
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 3.01pm to Sat 15 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 8.55am
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 8 August 2022 to Sunday 15 October 2022 due to improvements to Dudley Beach access.
The improvements include:
Dudley Beach will remain accessible via the southern beach access throughout the project.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4101.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 2.55pm to Sat 3 Sep 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4.41pm
Sections of roads within Hunter Wetlands National Park have ben damaged from the recent flooding in the area. Please do not drive through floodwaters.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 1.31pm
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by NSW Forestry Corporation until further notice due to serious damage caused during a weather event.
You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park picnic area and Dilgry Circle intersection. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 2 Aug 2022, 3.57pm to Tue 16 Aug 2022, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 3.59pm
Thomas Road will be closed until further notice due to rain damage. Access through Sugar Creek Road is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Jul 2022, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 4.08pm
The entire Tomaree Headland, including Tomaree Head Summit walk, will be closed on Wednesday 3 August 2022 for walking track repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 3.44pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 5.38pm
Willi Willi National Park is closed until Wednesday 30 September 2022 due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 7.00am to Mon 8 Aug 2022, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.41pm
Yacaaba Walking Track and informal vehicle trail across the headland will be temporarily closed to the public from 3/8/22 to 8/8/22 for management purposes. For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 9.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 10.23am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground and aerial baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park from Sunday 31 July to Monday 30 January 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 31 May 2022, 10.40am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 3.15pm
Part of Lone Pine Road in Wallaroo National Park and Wallaroo State Forest will be closed from Monday 6 June 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
Signs and barricades will be 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 Thu 7 Jul 2022, 12.38pm to Thu 25 Aug 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 1.56pm
The following areas are closed until further notice due to flooding:
Please do not enter these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 29 Jul 2022, 7.00am to Fri 2 Sep 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 12.34pm
Part of Lone Pine Road in Wallaroo National Park and Wallaroo State Forest will be closed from Friday 29 July 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
Signs and barricades will be 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 Thu 7 Jul 2022, 11.15am to Thu 25 Aug 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 11.18am
Neranie campground and picnic areas closed until further notice due to water still laying over the campgrounds, boat ramp and day use areas.
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Applies from Wed 20 Jul 2022, 11.19am to Sat 20 Aug 2022, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 12.24pm
Hickson Street walking track is partially closed from Wednesday 20 July 2022 until further notice. The closure is due to structural damage that occurred to the walking track structure at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Detour signage is in place to access Burwood Beach.
Please take care and be aware of the conditions when visiting national parks and state conservation areas. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 5.22pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jul 2022, 11.09am
Burraga Swamp walking track is inaccessible by vehicles until furthe rnotice, due to the closure of Mount Allyn Road in Chichester State Forest as a result of wet weather.
The road will re-open when conditions allow. For more details, please visit the Forestry Corporation NSW website or contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 17 Jul 2022, 8.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.31am
NPWS recommends that access to Gloucester Tops Road past the campground should be via 4WD or SUV only, during wet weather. The combination of on-going wet weather and recent roadworks has meant some sections of the road may becoming slippery in wet conditions.
NPWS apologies for any inconvenience. For more information contact the local office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 18 Mar 2022, 11.49am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.32am
Part of the Blue Gum Loop trail is closed due to recent storm damage and dangerous trees. NPWS is working to clear the trail and reopen as soon as possible.
The following areas are currently open:
Take care and follow onsite signage.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Jul 2022, 3.32pm
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 12 Apr 2022, 4.05pm to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jul 2022, 3.16pm
The following areas are closed until further notice due to heavy rain and flooding:
NPWS staff regularly monitor conditions and will re-open areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 30 May 2022, 8.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2022, 3.58pm
The Bombah Point ferry will be closed from Monday 30 May 2022, and will recommence operation on Thursday 1 September 2022. This is so essential maintenance and survey inspection work (out of water slipping) can be done.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.32pm
A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued in the following area:
The following areas are closed:
Do not undertake activities where you may come into contact with the water.
Blue-green algae levels will be monitored and the closures will be lifted as soon it is safe to do so.
Updates on blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be found on the WaterNSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 3.11pm
Part of Callaghans Trail in Wallaroo National Park will be closed from Monday 13 June 2022 until further notice, while damage to the road is being repaired. The closed area includes:
Signs and barricades will be 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 Mon 30 May 2022, 12.00pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.32am
The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles from Monday 30 May 2022 due to the annual winter closure:
The following areas also closed to vehicles during this time:
You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Jul 2022, 11.28am
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 Jun 2022, 7.00am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 3.40pm
Zenith Beach loop road and carpark are closed from Tuesday 14 June to late August 2022, due to roadworks.
NPWS is conducting maintenance and upgrade works associated with the Tomaree Coastal walk project.
Tomaree Headland walking tracks remain accessible to visitors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 11.06am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 11.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 8.56am
Mungo Track is closed between Tamboi and Brambles Green campground from Monday 29 November until Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to damaged boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.41am to Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.05pm
Mungo Brush south campground is closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until Thursday 15 September 2022 for winter maintenance. There is no public access during this period. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff. Mungo Brush north campground will remain open.
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Applies from Tue 10 May 2022, 1.25pm to Wed 14 Sep 2022, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.07pm
The White Tree Bay campground and picnic area are closed from Tuesday 10 May to Wednesday 14 September 2022 for annual winter maintenance.
There is no public access during this time. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.35pm
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 Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.21pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 10.09am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jun 2022, 3.02pm
Works will be commencing on the Hunter water tower at Hickson Street lookout, to enable construction of a new communications tower. As such, there will be a walking track detour.
The minor diversion and will not impact on community access to the lookout. Directional signage will be in place.
For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Feb 2022, 12.28pm
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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Mar 2022, 2.51pm
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm
The Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the Ruins site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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