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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 8.38pm to Fri 10 Dec 2021, 8.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Bachelor Road closed for maintenance
Bachelor Road on the western side of the Wallingat River is closed until Friday 10 December 2021 for road maintenance. Completion of the work has been delayed by recent wet weather.
The main section of the park on the eastern side of the Wallingat River is open and includes access to the campground, Whoota lookout and boat ramp. Please access the campground off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 11.06am to Thu 9 Dec 2021, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Mungo Track
Mungo Track is closed between Tamboi and Brambles Green campground due to damaged boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sat 27 Nov 2021, 3.46pm to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 10.22pm
Closed areas: Sugar Creek picnic area closed due to flooding
Access to Sugar Creek picnic area, including Coachwood and Cabbage Palm loop walks, is closed due to flooding of the access road. NPWS will check the water levels daily and reopen the area once the water has stopped flowing over the access causeway.
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. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sat 27 Nov 2021, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 10.10pm
Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands closed
This park is closed to vehicles from Saturday 27 November to Monday 29 November 2021 due to widespread, severe weather and large swells.
Beachfront driving and the recreational vehicle area in Worimi Conservation Lands (Stockton Beach) is closed. You can access Worimi Conservation Lands on foot, however no private vehicles can go past the entry stations.
Barriers and signs are in place. Sea foam has restricted visibility and drop offs, gutters and hazards are not visible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Access to beach driving will be reviewed on Monday 29 November and this alert will be updated.
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Applies from Fri 19 Nov 2021, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 4.28pm
Other planned events: Box Beach access road - road works
Road works on Box Beach access road are happening from Monday 22 November to Tuesday 23 November 2021. Expect delays and please obey signs and instructions.
The access road will remain open during this work, and there will be access to Box Beach. However, parking and traffic flow will be interrupted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 19 Nov 2021, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 4.08pm
Closed areas: East Shoal Bay fire trail closed
East Shoal Bay fire trail is closed for road works from Friday 19 November, with work due to be completed on Tuesday 23 November 2021.
However, the trail will be open over the weekend.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Nelson Bay on 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 11.27am
Closed areas: Kingsley Beach access track - works
The Kingsley beach access track is closed for track works from Monday 6 December 2021 to Friday 10 December 2021.
There will be no access to Kingsley beach and the carpark will be closed during construction. There will be signs and barriers in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 3.47pm to Fri 3 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 10.44am
Closed areas: Morna Point track - maintenance work
Morna Point track is closed for track works from Monday 29 November to Friday 3 December 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 20 Aug 2021, 9.38am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Nov 2021, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Kylies Beach 4WD access closed
Kylies Beach 4WD access remains closed until safe to reopen.
Significant erosion occurred in the March floods. Options to reinstate beach access are being investigated.
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Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Nov 2021, 3.33pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 or muzzled 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 Wed 15 Sep 2021, 2.08pm to Thu 16 Dec 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Nov 2021, 9.56am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed for upgrades
The following campgrounds are closed until Thursday 16 December 2021 for upgrades:
- Joes Cove campground
- Johnsons Beach campground
- Mackaway Bay
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 12.24pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 5.04pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings Macleay area
Several parks within the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage. Access and camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, bridges, campgrounds and other park facilities.
These closures are in place until 8am, Friday 31 December 2021. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.36am
Closed areas: East Shoal Bay fire trail closed for road works
The East Shoal Bay fire trail is closed for road works from 7 October 2021.
This management trail is being upgraded for fire vehicle access between Zenith Beach carpark and Box Beach Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 10.39am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground closed
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 Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sat 7 May 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 10.30am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Sep 2021, 7.55pm
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 Ruins site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 4.30pm
Closed parks: Reserves closed due to severe weather event
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
- Berrico National Reserve
- The Glen National Reserve
Landslips and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
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 Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
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 Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
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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