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Last reviewed: Sat 4 November 2023, 10.32am
Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am.
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.
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.10pm
Worimi Conservation Lands will reopen at first light on Saturday 5th July following severe weather from the recent East Coast Low.
The following entry points remain closed to vehicles:
Visitors are reminded to exercise caution along the beachfront as well as in the Recreational Vehicle Area as there is a lot of water lying around and potential hazards after the storm.
Please avoid using the beachfront one hour either side of high tide due to pinch points along the beach.
Four-wheel drive users are reminded that between Gan Gan and Lavis Lane is beachfront driving only and diverting onto or behind the frontal dune is not permitted.
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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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 12.48pm
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.06pm
The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing MidCoast Council to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.
The same weather event has also caused major damage on the western side of the plateau, forcing Upper Hunter Shire Council to place a 2.5T load limit on the section of road west of the Dingo Gate - see 2.5 tonne Load Limit in Place – Barrington Tops Forest Road - UHSC.
For more information on the councils closures please contact the appropriate council directly.
For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.02pm
Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trails are temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The areas will reopen as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am to Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.15am
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 Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.13am
Planned road repairs and maintenance is scheduled for Bangalow Road from 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will also be closed due to these works include:
During this time, Bangalow Road will 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 (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.55am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Friday 11th July 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.44am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Friday 11 July 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.29pm
There is currently no vehicle access to Williams Top Picnic Area or Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (due to closure of Williams Top Rd and Lagoon Pinch Forest Rd in Chichester State Forest) following serve weather.
Access to the Corker Trail is only via Williams River Picnic Area and Rocky Crossing Walk, adding an additional 9km (one-way) to the walk to Careys Peak/Wombat Creek Campground.
Walkers need to be experienced and well prepared for long-distance, remote hiking.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices.
For more information on accessing Barrington Tops National Park contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.26pm
Karuah National Park is currently closed until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads.
Karuah National Park will re-open as soon as repair works have been completed and staff determined it safe for visitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 8.37am
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
Conditions will be reviewed regularly, 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 Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 5.49pm
Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance is scheduled from 21/7/25 until 28/7/25 (weather pending). During this work, the boat ramp will be closed and machinery will be operating within and around the campground. The campground will remain open during this time.
For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on ph: 6591 0300 (BH)
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 10.08am
Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to impacts from 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.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.41pm
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.
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.20pm
Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 10 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.19pm
Vehicle access to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse along Kinka Road, Seal Rocks is limited to residents only due to a landslip.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.12pm
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am
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.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.
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 on (02) 6552 4097.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.33pm
The section of Tubrabucca Rd between Horse Swamp campground and the ridge east of Paddys Creek bridge is currently closed due to impacts from the recent severe weather event.
For further information contact the Scone NPWS office on (02) 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.33pm
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Unfortunately Little Murray campground is currently closed to all visitors while NPWS deals with a public safety risk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
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 Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.23pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am
Monkey Face Road is temporarily closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. This closure will affect vehicle access to following areas until further notice due unsafe road conditions:
The areas will re-open as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.15am
Walking track maintenance will be underway on Wangi Circuit Track from Wednesday 11 June to Thursday 31 July 2025. The walking track may have areas temporarily fenced off and detour signs in place while work is being undertaken. Please lookout for staff and monitor track condition during this time as areas may be uneven and slippery until the work has been completed.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 7.12am
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 10.01am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.19am
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 Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.44am
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
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 Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 8.38am
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 Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.59am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.59am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.
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 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 02 6538 5300.
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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
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: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
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 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.34am
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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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
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 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wallaroo-national-park/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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