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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.08pm
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 8 Jun 2023, 2.52pm to Sun 18 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 3.05pm
Careys Peak Lookout will be closed to all visitors from Wednesday 14th June 2023 to allow NPWS to undertake a major safety upgrade to the site. The closure is anticipated to be in place until Friday 23rd June 2023 - weather dependant.
NPWS apologies for any inconvenience. For further information please contact the local NPWS office in Gloucester on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.58pm
Area closed for Bridge replacement of damaged culvert and bridge
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday the 9th of June till the end of June 2023 while Nerong Road is being repaired The closed areas are:
Nerong Road
All main vistor areas will remain open
Signs will be errected around closure areas
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.36am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 12.04pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a wild dog and fox control program (trapping) in Monkerai Nature Reserve, Black Bulga State Conservation Area, Columbey National Park and Columbey State Conservation Area from 12 June 2023 to 30 June 2023.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Works are conducted in collaboration with Local Land Services and neighbouring landowners.
Signs will be placed at main entrances to the affected reserves. Park users should keep to the middle of trails and not interfere with traps.
Neighbours and park users are reminded that domestic pets are not permitted in these NPWS reserves.
Please contact the Gloucester NPWS office for more information on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 5.20pm
Sections of the Werakata National Park will be closed between Thursday 8th June 2023 and Friday 9th June 2023 while NPWS conducts an Aerial Pest Control Operation.
This program will primarily target deer as part of a state-wide conservation program and to address biosecurity obligations. It aims to reduce the significant impact deer have on threatened species and to reduce the economic impacts of deer on neighbouring vineyards.
Warning closure signs will be placed at authorised visitor entry points to areas of the park. Please do not enter closed areas during this time and obey any advice provided by NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.33am
Parts of Tomaree National Park area are closed for construction of new track, and rehabilitation of existing track. This also includes upcoming helicopter lift operations.
Access from High Street in Fisherman's Bay to Little Kingsley is closed from today Wednesday June 7, to 5pm Friday June 30 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200, or email npws.huntercoast@enviornment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.03am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.20am
Some parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park are closed for road maintenance, the closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.48am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.57am
The Sugarloaf North Management Trail in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed due to Mine Subsidence planned Road and Vegetation Maintenance will commence from Tuesday 23 May 2023 until Friday 9 June 2023
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.38am
The Yuelarbah Walking Track will be closed from Leichhardt's Lookout to Glenrock/Burwood Beach from Wednesday 7th June to Friday 9th June 2023 and again Wednesday 14th June to Friday 16 June 2023 for track Maintenance.
Track will be open in between these dates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 - 4100.
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Applies from Tue 6 Jun 2023, 11.57am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 12.22pm
The Beean Beean area within the Phytophthora Quarantine Area of Barrington Tops National Park is closed for feral pig ground shooting control program from Tuesday 20 June to Friday 23 June 2023. Signs will be in place around closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.10pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 3.35pm
Major improvements are underway on the Booti Hill Walking track to provide a sustainably designed track and enhanced visitor experience.
Sections of track will be affected by temporary closures and detours during June-July 2023.
For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.33am
June 2023 Update: Works are progressing well with the current weather conditions. New toilet facilities have been installed and completed. The re-modelling of the campground areas are iwell underway.
Gummi Falls campground is currently closed 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 1 Jun 2023, 1.06pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 1.09pm
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 Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 12.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.05pm
Parts of Tomaree Summit walk are closed from Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023. This closure is to allow upgrades to the walking track, including the steel staircases which are currently dismantled.
The following areas are closed during this time:
Access to the Gun Emplacements is possible during this period via Tomaree Lodge on Gun Emplacement Road. There is no access from the Gun Emplacement to the Summit.
Please do not enter closed areas, or walk around closure signs or barriers. It causes erosion and the trampling of sensitive vegetation. Threatened orchids are present throughout the area.
Check the map on this webpage to view other great walks in Tomaree National Park and to plan your walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the NPWS Hunter Central Coast area office or call 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 9.38am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.11am
Part of the Jerusalem Creek Trail is closed for pedestrian bridge replacement and trail works. The closure affects the middle part of the walk between the falls and the southern loop. Visitors can still access the picnic area (and falls) as well as the southern loop (and carpark) but there is no connection between the two areas along the walking track. The closure is expected to last approximately 8 weeks.
For more information, phone the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.14pm
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. 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 Rd) may be available but is subject to 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 30 May 2023, 9.58am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.11am
Dudley Beach Rd will be closed for re seal works on the following dates
Wed. 14.06.23 - Fri. 16.06.23
Commence/complete prep. works vis. edge/verge/mitre drain delineation.
Mon. 19.06.23 - Thurs. 22.06.23
Commence/complete AC installation
Fri. 23.06.23 - Fri. 23.06.23
Commence/complete Pavement Marking
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.50pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.13am
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Thursday 1 June 2023 to Saturday 30 September 2023 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools and Little Murray campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 2.01pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.03pm
Some parts of Tomaree National Park are closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023 while fire trails are being maintained. The closed trails are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 27 Apr 2023, 8.48am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.59am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in the following areas from Saturday 6 May 2023 to Saturday 20 May 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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised public entrances 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 Barrington Tops NPWS area office for more information on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sun 28 May 2023, 2.06pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
A large private vessel has beached at Birdie Beach. Salvage operations are underway. Disruptions and closures may take place, limiting access and parking at Birdie Beach. Please comply with safety signage and exclusion zones. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local area office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 12.36pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.39pm
The Ruins beach amenities block is temporarily closed from Monday 30 January 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 23 May 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 2.19pm
Ad hoc closures will be required to the concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach from Tuesday May23 until June 30 2023.
The closures are to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. During times of closure pedestrians are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 4.32pm to Mon 26 Jun 2023, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.44am
The following areas are closed to the public from Wednesday 22 May to Friday 26 June due to maintenance works:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Bulga NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 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 the 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.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.48pm
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 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.46pm
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
NPWS are working on repairs and will reopen the roads once completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.44pm
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 Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.19am to Mon 3 Jul 2023, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.02pm
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion by July 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Thu 18 May 2023, 11.59am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.27am
Link Trail between Gloucester Tops (Kerripit Rd carpark) and Wombat Creek campground will be closed to all visitors from Monday 22nd May 2023 for up to 3 weeks - weather dependant - to allow NPWS contractors to undertake essential trailside vegetation management.
Wombat Creek campground remains open during this period with visitors still able to access it from either Lagoon Pinch / The Corker or Barrington Trail / Junction Pools.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 15 May 2023, 11.17am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.43am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an Aerial Pest Control Operation between Thursday 8th June 2023 and Friday 9th June 2023 in Werakata National Park and Werakata State Conservation Area.
This program will primarily target deer as part of a state-wide conservation program and to address biosecurity obligations. It aims to reduce the significant impact deer have on threatened species and to reduce the economic impacts of deer on neighbouring vineyards.
Warning closure signs will be placed at authorised visitor entry points to areas of the park. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 2.11pm
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip.
Walkers should not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 21 Apr 2023, 2.57pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.52am
Areas within the Blue Gum Hills Regional Park playground will be closed for improvement and upgrade works from Monday 15th May 2023 with a scheduled completion date of 30th June 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Apr 2023, 9.28am
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 Brush. 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 rejoin 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 Thu 2 Feb 2023, 2.42pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 10.03am
Wangi Circuit Link walking track will be intermittently closed for track maintenance from Friday 3 February 2023 to Monday 31 July 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 23 Mar 2023, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
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 Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.28am
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 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.16am
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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Apr 2023, 9.35am
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 22 May 2023, 10.19am
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:
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
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 22 May 2023, 10.14am
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
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: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.07am
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: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.07am
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 22 May 2023, 10.14am
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: Mon 15 May 2023, 10.13am
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.46am
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 3.58pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 9.48am
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
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 9.10am
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 11.07am
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 Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Apr 2023, 9.19am
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
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 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.40am
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 28 Apr 2023, 7.48am
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 3.04pm
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
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
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: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.24am
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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