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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 2.11pm

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

Campgrounds and picnic areas within Myall Lakes National Park are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Also closed are Mungo Brush Boat Ramp, Violet Hill Boat Ramp and Neranie Boat Ramps.

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

 

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 11.11am to Sun 15 Jun 2025, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 3.01pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather and flooding

The following areas in the Watagans National Park are closed until further notice due to severe weather, tree fall risk and flooding:

  • Bangalow Road
  • Bangalow Picnic Area and Campground
  • Gap Creek Picnic Area and Campground
  • Gap Creek Falls Walking Track
  • Gap Creek Forest Walking Track 
  • Circuit Walking Track
  • Monkey Face Road (4WD drive access only)

Many creek crossings, roads and trails will be affected and may be impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. The areas will re-open as soon as they are considered safe. 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 2.48pm to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.26am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 14 April 2025 to 26 May 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Lower Hunter NPWS Area Office for more information on (02) 4946 4100.

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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.17am

Closed areas: Riverside Park closed due to flooding

Riverside Park and The Lane are closed from 29 May 2025 until deemed safe due to ongoing flooding.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 10.53am

Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure

The park until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park: 

- Tattersalls Campground 

- Double Wharf Picnic Area, 

 

Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

 

Karuah will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

 

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office.

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.34am

Closed areas: Mountain Bike Track Alert - Glenrock SCA

Due to recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the mountain bike track network due to wet conditions from 10th May 2025. 

Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage and increases risk to riders.

Please help us protect our tracks by riding Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events. 

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.32am

Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands - Closed due to severe weather

Due to widespread flooding and weather impacts, all areas in the following parks are closed from 22 May and will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

  • Worimi National Park
  • Worimi Regional park
  • Worimi State conservation Area

This includes: 

  • Gan Gan Beach Access, Lavis Lane and Fern Bay
  • Access to the Recreational Vehicle Area
  • Ganyamalbaa campground 

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.19am to Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.31am

Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding

Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19 May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.

Conditions will be reviewed daily and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.26am

Closed parks: Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding and severe weather conditions

Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Roads leading to the reserve have been severely damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the reserve once the trails are inspected and any issues remediated.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300 (Gloucester).

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.57am

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry closed due to flooding

Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park temporarily closed until further notice due to flooding.

For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 12.04pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 12.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.06am

Closed areas: Closed areas: Sections of Big Rocky fire trail closed for works

Big Rocky fire trail will be closed between Gan Gan Road and Big Rocky carpark from 27 May to 6 June 2025 for upgrade works.

You cannot drive down Big Rocky fire trail to reach Big Rocky or the Tomaree Coastal Walk during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 10.01am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.53am

Closed areas: Yuelarbah Track upgrade works

NPWS is undertaking upgrade works to sections of the Yuelarbah Walking Track from the 13th May 2025. Detours will be in place, please help the contractors by respecting the closure of track sections and adhering to signage. 

For further information call the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Office (02) 4946 4100.

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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00pm

Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area

Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.

Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 10.13am

Closed areas: Dr Seuss Track Maintenance

Dr Seuss (Seuss Land) Track, Glenrock SCA, will be closed from the 6th May for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks, weather dependant. 

Closure signage and physical barriers will be in place when the track is closed. For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 9.30am

Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP 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 Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.30am

Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance

Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 30th June 2025.

 

During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 12.33pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.29am

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.

 

Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Monday 30th June 2025.

 

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.

 

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.

 

For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.19am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 3.59pm

Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 30th June 2025.

 

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.

 

During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.

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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 May 2025, 2.21pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve

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 Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.51am

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall

Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.15am

Safety alerts: Roadworks Glenrock SCA

 

There will be a series of temporary fire trail and management trail closures to undertake essential Vegetation Maintenance and to repair surface erosion and drainage structures between Thursday 24 April and Monday 30 June 2025 involving the following trails:

  • Yuelarbah Management Trail
  • Baileys Fire Trail
  • Scenic Drive Fire Trail
  • Banksia Fire Trail
  • Easement Fire Trail
  • Gardiners Link Fire Trail

 

For your own safety and the safety of NPWS staff and Contractors, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100

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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 6.27am

Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert

Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.

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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk

Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm

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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.

Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 6.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.16am

Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Tomago Precinct for deer control shooting operation

Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park may be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 5th August 2024 to 11:00pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.

 

When active the shoot operation area will be delineated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night time operation.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am

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.

The 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 area office on 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.55am

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 Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am

Safety alerts: Dangerous water conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.

The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.

SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.

We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.

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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.21am

Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed

Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.

Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.

If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.

If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.

For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.

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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm

Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving

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:  

  • Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
  • Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
  • Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/seaham-swamp-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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