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Applies from Tue 27 Jan 2026, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Feb 2026, 9.45am
Fires - Advice: PACIFIC HWY, NERONG
There is a fire in this park called PACIFIC HWY, NERONG. 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 Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 11.15am
Closed areas: Trails within Black Bulga SCA closed due to severe weather event
Trevor Tops Rd in Black Bulga State Conservation Area and Cabbage Tree Rd in Chichester State Forest (Main Creek area) are closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather.
Roads leading to the reserve have been damaged and pose a hazard to road users. NPWS will reopen the trails once flood impacts have been remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 3.37pm
Safety alerts: Big Rocky Fire Trail Closed for Road Maintenance
Big Rocky Fire Trail is closed from Monday 16 February to Thursday 19 February 2026 while road maintenance work is underway. The closed area extends along Big Rocky Fire Trail from Gan Gan Road to Big Rocky carpark. Please follow road closure signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 3.03pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry out of service
The Bombah Point Ferry will be out of service from Monday 23 February to Friday 13 March 2026 for essential maintenance.
Please access Myall Lakes National Park via Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 3.10pm to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 3.23pm
Closed areas: Rivermouth Campground - Closed for Visitor Safety
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Rivermouth Campground Myall Lakes National Park is closed for hazardous tree maintenance from Thursday 12 February 2026 until Friday 20 February 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jan 2026, 11.04am to Thu 2 Apr 2026, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 11.11am
Closed areas: Bangalow Road closed for maintenance and repair
Planned road repair works will recommence on 30th January 2026 until 2 April 2026. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will be closed during these works include:
- Bangalow Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Falls Walking Track
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
There will be no available campground bookings during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.19pm
Safety alerts: Marine navigation hazards - Myall River
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Marine navigation hazards are present in the Myall River due to recent bushfire impacts in Myall Lakes National Park.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 7.40am
Closed areas: Gummi Rd Closed for Bridge replacement
Gummi Rd, within Barrington Tops State Conservation Area, will be closed to all traffic from Monday 9 February 2026 to allow NPWS contractors to replace a damaged bridge. There will be no access to Gummi picnic area or the State Forest further along Gummi Rd during construction.
NPWS expects the works to be completed within 2 weeks, however this will be weather dependant.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For further information please contact either the Gloucester NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300 or the Scone NPWS office on (02) 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.03am
Closed areas: Glenrock State Conservation Area
The Quarry Loop in Glenrock State Conservation Area will closed Monday 9th February 2026 for repairing and re-instating the quarry fence
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1.23pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Feb 2026, 8.57am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park 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)
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.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Fri 6 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed from Monday 10 November to Monday 2 February 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.
Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:
- Ripleys Trail
- Ten Mile Road
- Lone Pine Road
- Callaghans Trail
- Drews Trail
- Nine Mile Road
- Allen Road
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Feb 2026, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions
Mungo Beach is closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions from 25 January 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.04am
Closed areas: Glenrock State Conservation Area
Debs Parade in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed for Maintenance from Monday, 23 February to Friday, 6 March 2026
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jan 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Botany Walking Track, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
The Botany Walking Track Wangi Wangi in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area will be closed for maintenance from Monday, 9 February to Friday, 20 February 2026
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 9.10am
Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions
Click Creek Fire Trail is temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The area will reopen as soon as it is considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.23am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Feb 2026, 6.46am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Saturday 28th February 2026, 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)
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.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 10.22am
Safety alerts: Visitor safety alert: feral horses
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
- avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
- retreat to your vehicle
- wave your arms around and make lots of noise
- walk in a group rather than as an individual
- always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Road upgrades in Myall Lakes National Park
Multiple roads within Myall Lakes National Park are planned for upgrade under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund Program.
Visitors can expect minor changes to access during the following timeframes (weather permitting):
- Korsmans Road: Nov 2025 to Feb 2026
- Stoney Creek Road: March to April 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Dec 2025 to April 2026
- Yagon Road: March to April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July to Oct 2026
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Fri 9 Jan 2026, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 9.21am
Closed areas: Areas closed within Myall National Park due to Bushfire recovery
Some parts of Myall Lake National Park are closed due to post bushfire recovery and potential risk to public safety. The closed areas are:
- Little Nugra Rd
- Nerong Rd
- Boundary Rd
- Jacks Creek Trail
- All areas north of Little Nugra Road and South of Booral Rd
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes Area NPWS office 02 6591 0300 (BH).
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.16am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impact.
NPWS is working towards reopening these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.48am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 7.22am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trail remain closed, due to current trail conditions:
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Little Murray and Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Feb 2026, 8.24am
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 11.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Feb 2026, 8.29am
Safety alerts: Tomaree National Park Beaches Unsafe for Swimming.
Tomaree National Park beaches are not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.
- Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
- The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
- There are patrolled swimming areas at Fingal Bay Surf Club, southern end of One Mile Beach and Birubi Beach at Anna Bay. Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches.
These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.
For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9.56am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Feb 2026, 8.29am
Safety alerts: Worimi Beach Is Unsafe for Swimming
Worimi beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.
- Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
- The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
- Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches- Birubi Beach at Anna Bay is the nearest lifeguard patrolled beach.
These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.
For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.31am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
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 10 Oct 2025, 10.26am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 8.35am
Other planned events: Closed areas: Watagans National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas within Watagans National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 27 October 2025 to Tuesday 31 March 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9.42am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park
Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
- Double Wharf Trail
- Sugar Creek Trail
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.03am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8.48am
Safety alerts: Yuelarbah Walking Track - Surface damage, proceed with caution
Sections of Yuelarbah Walking Track are subject to surface damage due to the recent wet weather. The trail is muddy and slippery. Take care and proceed with caution.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.52am
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 August 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2026 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.23am
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.22am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area
Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.
Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.31am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 12.43pm
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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Feb 2026, 6.47am
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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jan 2026, 8.50am
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 Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.58am
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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