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Last reviewed: Tue 10 November 2020, 10.14am
Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 4.47pm to Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Nov 2020, 10.14am.
Visitors to Wallingat River campground and picnic area are advised to remain on Sugar Creek Road rather than following the Google map directions and turning off onto Link Road. This is due to the current poor condition of Link Road.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2020, 2.16pm to Wed 3 Feb 2021, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.02pm.
Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park is closed until further notice due to a broken bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Sun 29 Nov 2020, 7.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Dec 2020, 6.53am
There is a fire in this park called Kataway Bay. 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 Mon 30 Nov 2020, 5.16pm to Sun 13 Dec 2020, 5.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 5.17pm
Johnsons Beach Campground has been closed due to a fire in the area. Please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 65910300 for further details.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 5.13pm to Sun 13 Dec 2020, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 5.15pm
Shelly Beach campground has been closed due to a wildfire in the area. Please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 65910300 for further information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 5.03pm
The amenities block at Elizabeth Beach will be closed until further notice due to vandalism.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 1.53pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 8.46am
Bungarie Bay campground will be closed indefinitely for redevelopment and maintenance.
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Applies from Thu 19 Nov 2020, 3.11pm to Wed 16 Dec 2020, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Nov 2020, 7.38am
Construction work will be carried out to install a new toilet at Stewart and Lloyds campground from Monday 23 November to approximately Wednesday 16 December 2020, from 7am to 6pm. The campground will remain open, but visitors are advised that some low-level noise will be generated during construction.
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Applies from Thu 19 Nov 2020, 11.59am to Thu 17 Dec 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Nov 2020, 4.21pm
NPWS is conducting wild dog and fox trapping within Khappinghat National Park. This is part of a cooperative program with Forestry Corporation and Local Land Services to address wild dog attacks on stock within private property between Pampoolah and Old Bar.
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Applies from Wed 11 Nov 2020, 4.17pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Nov 2020, 12.19pm
Sunnyside campground in Myall Lakes National Park is closed from Monday 1 June 2020 until further notice, due to flood damage. For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 4.47pm to Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Nov 2020, 10.14am
Visitors to Wallingat River campground and picnic area are advised to remain on Sugar Creek Road rather than following the Google map directions and turning off onto Link Road. This is due to the current poor condition of Link Road.
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Applies from Wed 4 Nov 2020, 8.37am to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Nov 2020, 11.32am
NPWS is changing access to McBrides Beach at Cape Hawke within Booti Booti National Park.
The vehicle trail to the beach is severely eroded, and is being temporarily closed to address immediate safety concerns.
NPWS is constructing a new walking track from the Council carpark on Cape Hawke Drive down to McBrides Beach, to provide safe public access to the beach. Construction of the walking track is underway and will be completed by mid-December 2020, subject to weather conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or download this fact sheet.
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Applies from Thu 5 Nov 2020, 7.06am to Thu 17 Dec 2020, 7.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Nov 2020, 12.33pm
Johnsons Beach campground has been impacted by recent flooding, and a number of campsites are temporarily unavailable.
For further information please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 12.10pm
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council-managed camping area. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 02 6538 5252.
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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 Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2020, 3.28pm
Kylies Hut walk-in campground is closed due to recent bushfire damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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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 2 Jun 2020, 2.16pm to Wed 3 Feb 2021, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.02pm
Ferny Creek campground in Wallingat National Park is closed until further notice due to a broken bridge on the access road.
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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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Applies from Thu 18 Oct 2018, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.24pm
Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culvert. NSW National Parks is working on fixing the problem as soon as possible, depending on resource availability and the weather. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 10.28am
All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay access areas are closed to driving. Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA). The RVA is located south of the Lavis Lane access, and is now open for dune driving.
Be aware of tides. At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable. Plan your trip so that you travel at low tide. If the beachfront is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes.
We recommend that you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information.
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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/wallingat-national-park/local-alerts
Wallingat National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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