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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Jun 2026, 8.00pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impacts:
- Dees Corner campground
- Joes Cove campground
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
NPWS is working to reopen these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.35pm
Other planned events: Box Beach Road Closed for Shoal Bay East Trail Work
Trail work will be underway on Shoal Bay East fire trail (section of the Tomaree Coastal Walk) from Monday 15 June to Thursday 18 June 2026. A detour for Tomaree Coastal Walkers has been established and signposted. Box Beach Road will be closed during road work to allow for truck movements. Access to Box Beach is by foot only. Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 6.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.37am
Other planned events: Roadworks on Lavis Lane access to Worimi Conservation Lands
Roadworks will be underway on Lavis Lane access to Worimi Conservation Lands from Tuesday 16 June to Thursday 18 June 2026. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS contractors.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.04am
Closed areas: Ramsar Road Ash Island
Ramsar Road Ash Island in Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed intermittently due to Vegetation Works from Wednesday 3rd June to Wednesday 30th June 2026.
Traffic Control will be in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 9.17am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.50am
Other planned events: Yagon Road closed
Yagon Road in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July (excluding weekends)
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 9.20am
Closed areas: Hickson (Merewether) Gliding Pad and Lookout Renewal
NPWS is replacing ageing artificial turf at the Hickson Street gliding pad and lookout to improve safety for pilots and visitors. An additional section of turf will be installed to provide a comfortable viewing area and reduce congestion around launch zone. The work will be staged, with closures of the gliding pad/lookout for the safety of park visitors and contractors. The walking track will remain open, with temporary closures during construction periods, for the safety of visitors.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sun 7 Jun 2026, 9.20am to Sun 28 Jun 2026, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.37am
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beachfront Driving Caution
Visitors are advised to always exercise caution whilst driving on beach front, conditions can change rapidly due to hazardous weather, surf and tides.
Beach front conditions have degraded and some sections of the beach front may not be passable.
- Driving within two hours either side of high tide is not recommended due to increased risk from changing weather and ocean conditions.
- Subject to assessment -Consult website for the most current advice HOME - Worimi Conservation Lands
- If the beach becomes impassable, safely turn around and backtrack along your original route to exit. Do not drive over frontal dunes or vegetation, as this is prohibited and penalties apply.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast Office on (02) 4984 8200
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2026, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 11.36am
Safety alerts: Blue Wren Drive, north entry gate will be affected by truck movements
Blue Wren Drive, northern entrance will be affected by truck movements until the end of July. During this time their will be maintenance works carried out within the Depot and Office compound.
Take care and drive safely in this area.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Notice of UAV (Drone) weed spray program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Tuesday 9 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026. The operation will use Glyphosate 360 g/L for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place at Pelican Beach in Wyrrabalong (North) National Park and Moonee Beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Wyrrabalong National Park:
Sections of Pelican Beach between Pelican Beach Lookout to Pelican Point.
Munmorah State Conservation Area:
Moonee Beach Fire Trail - beach access points will be closed with access permitted via the walking track steps and the beach to the north of these access locations.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 to 3 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 10.21am
Other planned events: Big Rocky Trail closed for road work
Big Rocky Trail will be closed to vehicles from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 May for road maintenance work. Big Rocky is still accessible on foot. Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.14am
Other planned events: Cabbage Tree Road
Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 10 July (excluding weekends)
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 1.32pm
Other planned events: Road upgrades in Myall Lakes National Park
Multiple roads within Myall Lakes National Park are planned for upgrade under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund Program.
Visitors can expect minor changes to access during the following timeframes (weather permitting):
- Stoney Creek Road: March to June 2026
- Yagon Road: June to July 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July to Oct 2026
- Cabbage Tree Road: May to June 2026
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 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 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.02am
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed due to reopen Friday 26 June 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.
Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:
- Ripleys Trail
- Ten Mile Road
- Lone Pine Road
- Callaghans Trail
- Drews Trail
- Nine Mile Road
- Allen Road
- Gilmore Trail
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 Wed 29 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 2.14pm
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 4 May to 25 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird 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.
For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 1.17pm
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.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.05am
Closed areas: Heath Track Closed
Heath Track closed for maintenance work from Monday 20th April 2026 till Tuesday 30th June 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.34am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
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: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.43am
Safety alerts: Yuelarbah Walking Track - Surface damage, proceed with caution
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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.01am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 4.44pm
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 Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 10.56am
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
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: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 8.32am
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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 Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.07am
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
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:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
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 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 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.33am
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.32am
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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