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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 8.00am to Sat 26 Jun 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 12.54pm
Lavis Lane access from the Lavis Lane entry Station to the sand ramp is closed for road maintenance from Wednesday 24 June until Saturday 26 June 2021. The Recreational vehicle Area (RVA) will remain open.
Alternative access is via Fern bay or Gan Gan. Quad Bikes will not be able to access the RVA.
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Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 11.09am
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 Mon 21 Jun 2021, 5.00pm to Tue 6 Jul 2021, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 11.08am
Big Rocky walking track is closed for maintenance from Tuesday 22 June 2021. Walking track construction is expected to take 2 weeks.
The Big Rocky area remains open, however the track between Big Rocky and Little Rocky will be inaccessible. Signs and barriers are in place.
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Applies from Mon 8 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 6.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jun 2021, 5.43pm
Wallingat National Park is closed from Monday 8 March 2021 until Tuesday 31 August 2021. The closure is to allow for major roadworks including drainage upgrades and replacement of damaged bridges to improve access within the park.
This work is weather dependent and the closure will be reviewed in late June based on progress of the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jun 2021, 7.00am to Fri 25 Jun 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jun 2021, 2.30pm
McBrides Beach and Burgess Beach tracks will be closed from Monday 21 until Friday 25 June 2021. The closure is due to maintenance works at the Cape Hawke carpark.
Temporary closure signs and fencing will be in place. For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 10.59am
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas.
Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 5.46am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 May 2021, 12.02pm
The Ganyamalbaa camping area will be closed from Tuesday 1 June until Wednesday 30 June 2021 to rest sites, undertake maintenance and enable regeneration.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 4.30pm
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
Landslips and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sat 7 May 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.29am
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 2.06pm to Sun 10 Oct 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.58am
An aerial and ground baiting program will occur from Monday 10 May and Sunday 10 October 2021. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops Area Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.54pm
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 6.00am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 5.11pm
The Ruins campground main amenities building will be closed from 19 April 2021 to September 2021 for upgrades.
The Ruins campground will remain open during the construction period, however will operate at a 50 percent capacity. The beachside amenities building will be open providing shower and toilet facilities for campers. Campers may experience construction noise on week days between the hours of 7am to 4pm.
Please follow signage and any advice from staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.47am
Bombah Point Ferry is currently closed due to flooding, and will remain so until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 10.34am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jul 2020, 2.55pm
The Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse are closed to vehicles.
The sea conditions at the spit are variable, unpredictable and subject to change at short notice. People have drowned attempting to cross the Fingal Spit, and even at low tides the spit can be impacted by fast-moving water.
For more information call the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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