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Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 9.12am to Sun 2 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.51am
Closed areas: Polblue Swamp Track closed for essential maintenance
Polblue Swamp Track will be closed from 27 March - 2 April 2023 to allow for essential tree management to be undertaken as well as bridge maintenance works. 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 Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.41am to Mon 10 Apr 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.48am
Closed areas: Old Northern Heritage Track closed in Werakata NP
Old Northern Heritage Track in Werakata National Park is closed from Monday12 March to Monday10 April 2023 while the track is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 11.10am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 11.25am
Closed areas: Polblue Campground closed for maintenance
Polblue campground will be closed for maintenance from 5pm Sunday 2nd April through to 5pm Thursday 6th April 2023 - re-opening for Easter.
Polblue picnic area and Polblue Swamp walk will both remain open during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Wed 19 Apr 2023, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 1.42pm
Closed areas: Partial closure of Frazer Beach and southern carpark
Helicopter lift operations will be carried out on Wednesday 19 April 2023 as part of the planned Grass Tree walking track upgrade, .
Frazer Beach southern carpark will be used as a staging area for these operations and closed prior to and during these operations from Monday 17 April to Wednesday 19 April 2023.
The closed areas are:
- Grass Tree track
- Frazer Beach (partial)
- Frazer Beach carpark (south)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 1.28pm to Mon 24 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Six Shooters Mountain Bike Track Temporary Closure
Six Shooter Mountain bike track in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be temporarily closed from 27th March until 24th April for track upgrade works.
A detour is available via Gun Club Road. These works are part of the Glenrock Mountain Bike Trail (MTB) network improvement program. Information about the upgrade works and other visitor improvements in Glenrock SCA can be found here.
Please help the contractors by respecting the closure of the tracks and adhering to signage on park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.40pm
Closed areas: Grass Tree walking track section of the Coast Walk closed
Grass Tree walking track will be closed for construction works from 18 April to 31 August 2023. Works will repair erosion damage throughout this section of walking track.
To continue on the Coast walking track a detour will be in place. Walkers will detour from Frazer Beach around National Park roads which include; Frazer Beach Road, Campbell Drive and Wybung Road, this will allow walkers to re-join the Coast walking track at Geebung walking track section.
Walkers are advised to be mindful of traffic and to keep off the roads and try to walk to the side if choosing to take these detours. Note that these are rough and not easy to traverse.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.19am
Closed areas: Gummi Falls campground closed for upgrade
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 Thu 2 Feb 2023, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 9.32am
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 Monday 1 May 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.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.28am
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 Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 10.33am
Closed areas: Sugarloaf North Management Trail
The Sugarloaf North Management Trail in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed due to Mine Subsidence from Wednesday 22 March 2023 until further notice
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 12.11pm to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.39am
Safety alerts: Watagans National Park and Heaton State Forest - Changed access
Watagan Forest Road remains the only vehicle access road into and out of Watagans National Park and the adjacent Heaton State Forest for the remainder of 2022 and up to the end of June 2023. This is due to major landslips on both Mount Faulk Road and Watagan / Heaton Road.
Access to both Watagan Forest Road and Heaton Sate Forest is either via Martinsville Hill Road, Martinsville or Walkers Ridge Road, Bucketty from Friday 23 September 2022.
The following visitor areas will be accessible via Watagan Forest Road:
- Boarding House Dam picnic area
- Gap Creek and Monkey Face lookouts
- Georges Road lookouts
- Heaton lookout
- Taylors Road lookout
- Watagan Forest Headquarters campground
- Macleans lookout
- Hunters lookout
Please note:
- Bangalow Road and Gap Creek campgrounds remain closed to repair a major landslip near the entry gate.
- If rain persists it may again be necessary to close Watagan Forest Road for driver safety and to minimise damage to the newly repaired road.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 20 Feb 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.36am
Closed areas: Temp Closure for Road works - Carrolls Road and Ingles Road Watagans NP
Carrolls Road and Ingles Road are closed temporarily to all vehicles for road reconstruction due to severe erosion and 4WD damage. This closure will commence from Monday 20th February and be completed toward the end of March 2023.
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 Sun 5 Feb 2023, 10.05am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.34am
Safety alerts: Pest Animal Control Work Underway in Watagans NP.
Feral animal control work is currently underway in Watagans NP and on some adjoining private properties in the Congewai Valley with the consent of landowners. The control work will target wild-dogs, foxes, feral cats and goats up until the 30th of June 2023. Control methods will include trapping and euthanasia and also limited shooting programs within defined precincts and subject to an endorsed shoot plan . Control areas targeted will have signs displayed indicating temporary access restrictions. The work is aimed at reducing the predation of protected native fauna including the endangered Brush-tailed rock wallaby.
1080 poison baiting may also be deployed during this time and will be subject to specific notification protocols before commencing. ( 1080 poison is toxic to domestic cats and dogs. Visitors are reminded not to touch, handle or disturb any baits). Visitors are also reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in the national park at any time. For more information contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 10.30am to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.32am
Safety alerts: Mount Faulk Road closed due to major landslip
Mount Fault Road is closed until further notice due to a major landslip below Bangalow Road.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access into Heaton State Forests or Watagans National Park due to the landslip, which has removed a larger section of the access road . Please avoid the area due to the high safety risk. Repair work is schedule to begin mid February 20223
Road barriers are in place on Mount Faulk Road below Bangalow Road and the corner of Mount Fault Road and Monkey Face Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the Forestry Corporation of NSW website.
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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.31am
Safety alerts: Watagan Road/Heaton Road closed due to landslips
Watagan Road (also known as Heaton Road) is closed until further notice due to a major landslip on the Cessnock City Council section.
There is no access from the cattle grid at the southern end of Heaton Road, Quorrobolong south, uphill to the Georges Road intersection in the Watagans NP.
This access road to Olney, Heaton State Forests and Watagans National Park is closed.
Work is currently underway way but will be complex, involve major earthworks and road realignment.
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or Cessnock City Council on 02 4993 4100.
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Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 11.11am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.25am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to road damage and landslide.
There is no visitor access along Bangalow Road due to significant road damage and new landslides on this road and nearby Mount Faulk Road. The following areas remain closed:
- Bangalow campground
- Gap Creek campground
- Gap Creek picnic area
- Gap Creek Falls walking tracks
The entry gate will remain locked and there will be no visitor access, including pedestrians.
NPWS is aiming to have all work completed and visitor access restored prior to Easter. A new major landslide on nearby Mount Faulk Road on Thursday 7 July 2022 has also affected access for planned heavy plant repair machinery to reach and repair the Bangalow Road landslip.. However work is scheduled to start on the Mt Faulk Road landslip on the 20th Feb and on the Bangalow Road landslip on 6 March 2023
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.22am
Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail - Watagans NP
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.20am
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 Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.15am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.57am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.14am
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 Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.12am
Closed areas: Great North Walk - partial closure
The section of Great North Walk between the Cherry Lane track-head 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 Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.10am
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 Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.49am
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 Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.57pm
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 Tue 8 Nov 2022, 12.38pm to Tue 2 May 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 1.35pm
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 Mon 13 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Fri 12 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.27am
Closed areas: Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway Construction
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.39am
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 Fri 13 Jan 2023, 2.29pm to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.33am
Closed areas: Barrington Trail closed south of the Barrington Tops Forest Rd for essential road works
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
Safety alerts: Big Rocky access restricted
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 Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.38pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Brunkerville trail closed due to landslip and severe erosion
Brunkerville trail is closed due to impacts caused by weather incidents.
Planning is in progress to undertake maintenance and reopening in coming months
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office 02 4946 4100.
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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
Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk construction - caution
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:
- Birubi Point
- Pacific Ave carpark
- Iris Moore Reserve
- Fishermans Bay to Little Kingsley Beach
- Kingsley Beach carpark
- Samurai Beach
- Big Rocky Day Use Area
- Walking Trails around Boulder Bay
- Box Beach and northern Fingal Bay Beach
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 28 Apr 2023, 10.54am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 10.49am
Safety alerts: Construction work - The Ruins campground and picnic area
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 3.58pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 4.30pm
Safety alerts: Closed Areas: Areas temporarily closed for pest control operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting various scheduled pest control operations between the hours of 9pm to 5:30am from Tuesday 7th February 2023 through until Friday 30th June 2023.
This program will target rabbits and foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species and recreational areas.
Warning closure signs will be placed at visitor entry points to areas of the park that will be closed during these operations. Please do not enter closed areas during this time, this includes beaches and rock platforms.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the National Parks local area office on 4972 9000.
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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 Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
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 Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 8.53am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
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:
- 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) 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 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.23am
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 Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jan 2023, 3.44pm
Closed areas: The 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 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 Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 8.47am
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 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
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
Safety alerts: Fibrosa trail closed due to storm damage
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 Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.40am
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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 10.54am
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 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am
Closed areas: Road closures due to severe weather event
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
- Nerong Road (southern section)
- Masons Bend Trail
- Goochs Road and Sugarloaf trail.
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 Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am
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 Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.07am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 10.50am
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: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.03am
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: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.01am
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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