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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 6.54pm
Hazard reduction burns: Beaches
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 03/09/2025. The fire is called Beaches. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 6.00am to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 8.29am
Other planned events: Wyrrabalong and Tuggerah Reserves 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Wyrrabalong National Park, Tuggerah Nature Reserve, and Tuggerah State Conservation Area from the 8th of September 2025 to the 26th of September 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 all authorised entry points 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 Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6.00am to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Parts of Munmorah State Conservation Area will be closed for a hazard reduction (HR) burn from Wednesday 3rd September 2025, until the fire is declared out.
Snapper Point Road, Snapper Point fire trail, and Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed to the public. No public access is permitted to Snapper Point during the HR.
Campbell drive will be closed at its intersection with Frazer Beach Road. Frazer Beach and Frazer campground will remain open however the lower picnic area carpark will be closed.
No public access is permitted within the burn area while the hazard reduction operation takes place. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The burn is called Beaches HR. For more information, contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 6.30am to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 6.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.02am
Safety alerts: Tree maintenance works at Bateau Bay
Tree maintenance works are being conducted at Bateau Bay Picnic Areas, The Coast Track between Bateau Bay and Crackneck Point Lookout, and at Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark. These areas may be closed temporarily, with signage and traffic control on site to inform visitors. Please be cautions and listen to advice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4972 9000
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.49am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10.16am
Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) for fox control shooting operation
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) will be closed for periods within a date range of Monday 16th June 2025 to Wednesday 30th December 2025 for fox control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active, the shoot operation area will be delignated 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) 4972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.39am
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: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 12.58pm
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 Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 9.56am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
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: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.41am
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 Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 9.55am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 8.24am
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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