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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2026, 6.54pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 6.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 11.55am
Closed areas: Areas closed for Great North Walk track upgrade
Some parts of this Park are closed on Monday13 July 2026, while the Great North Walk at Ourimbah Creek crossing is being upgraded; and helicopter operations being undertaken in the area.
The closed areas are:
- Great North Walk, Cedar Brush Walk, between Ourimbah Creek Road and Forest Road.
- Archers Campsite
-Tooheys Road
- Red Hill Quarry
- Bill Jacks Point Road
Walking track upgrades will continue until Friday 24 July with diversions in place. Please follow Soil Conservation Service contractor instructions and safety signage on-site.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2026, 6.00am to Tue 20 Jul 2027, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve intermittent closures for fox and rabbit control shooting operation
Parts of Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve will be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 20th July 2026 to 11:00pm Tuesday 20th July 2027 for fox and rabbit control 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 024972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2026, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.10am
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 Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.08am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
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 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: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 10.28am
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: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm
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: 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 Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm
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: 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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