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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 4.55am to Tue 17 Feb 2026, 8.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 4.02pm
The Loop on Ash Island closed Monday 9th February 2026 to Tuesday 17th February 2026 due to Transgrid maintenance work. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office on (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.27am
Elizabeth Bay Picnic Area will be closed to allow contractors to upgrade the boundary bollards. This will cause temporary closures to the Rutile fire trail and walking track.
Works begin Wednesday 11 February and will be completed by 13 February 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 27 Jan 2026, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 11.02am
Bombala Walking Track will be closed for maintenance to the staircase from Wednesday, February 11th to Saturday 14th February 2026
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 10.02am
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 Tue 27 Jan 2026, 7.00am to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 5.09pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is partaking in a Local Land Services (LLS) co-ordinated wild dog trapping program in the Clarencetown area. Trapping will be undertaken in both Columbey NP and Columbey SCA.
Signs will be erected at park entrances for the duration of the program.
Visitors are reminded that that domestic dogs are not allowed within national parks and state conservation areas - Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1.23pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1.26pm
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:
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
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:
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 Mon 2 Feb 2026, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 2.07pm
Whitemans Ridge Road will be closed until further notice due to maintenance works.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 9.44am
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: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 9.43am
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 Mon 19 Jan 2026, 2.18pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 8.54am
There will be limited vehicle access and temporary closures through Jilliby State Conservation Area via Yambo Forest and Lemon Tree roads from Tue 27 January to end February 2026. These trails are being upgraded with heavy machinery and heavy vehicles to meet current RFS fire trail standards which will improve fire protection for the community. Watagan Forest Road remains open.
For more information, call the Munmorah NPWS office 02 4972 9000 or email the team on assets.hcb@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 9.10am
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
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 Mon 15 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.17am
Planned road repair works will recommence on 30th January 2026 until late March 2026. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will be closed during these works include:
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 Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 9.38am
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, 9.56am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8.23am
Worimi beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.
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 Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am
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:
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
Mount Royal National Park
Yengo National Park
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 Fri 10 Oct 2025, 10.26am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.18am
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 Wed 1 Oct 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.19am
Planned maintenance and repairs is scheduled along Monkey Face Road. The areas below that are accessible via Monkey Face Road will be closed during the following dates:
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating during this time. Pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 Dec 2025, 11.04am
Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.
Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000
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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
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: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 9.52am
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 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.23am
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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.52am
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.
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 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
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: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 9.48am
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 Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
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 Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 3.29pm
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 the 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 is 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 Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Dec 2025, 11.20am
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.54am
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 Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 7.40am
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.55am
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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jan 2026, 8.50am
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
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.55am
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 12.16pm
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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