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Applies from Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.56am
Safety alerts: Dangerous Seas
Dangerous / destructive seas and extreme tide events making beach driving, surfing, swimming, boating and fishing hazardous.
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Applies from Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.51am
Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry
Tracks and trails closure - (prior warning/24 hour duration)
All walking tracks and trails in this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other) for the entire 24 hour period. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (immediate effect/known duration)
Some areas of this park are closed due to (bushfire/dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other). This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:
- Bombah Point Ferry is closed due to high winds / rough water
- Access to Myall Lakes NP south via Hawkes Nest only at this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (add local visitor or area office phone number) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (prior warning/24 hour duration)
Some areas of this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other) for the entire 24 hour period. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (prior warning/known duration)
Some areas of this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/SPC/maintenance/other), unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 22 Feb 2019, 5.00pm to Sun 24 Feb 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 5.09pm
Closed parks: Worimi National Park, Regional Park and State Conservation Area closed - dangerous beach conditions
These parks are closed from 5pm on Friday 22 February to 6pm on Sunday 24 February 2019, due to extreme weather conditions. There are strong wind warnings, and large swells, tides and powerful surf conditions are forecast.
For safety reasons, Worimi Conservation Lands and pre-booked campgrounds are closed. Refunds or re-bookings are available to all campers with existing campground bookings. NSW National Parks staff are monitoring the conditions over the weekend.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 22 Feb 2019, 12.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 12.52pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach closed
Samurai Beach is closed because of dangerous weather conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4989 8200, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.39pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a wild dog control program from Monday 11 March 2019 until Sunday 5 May 2019 in parts of Myall Lakes and Ghin-Doo-Ee national parks. The program will involve trapping and the use of 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison baits. The program is part of a wider cooperative program being conducted in conjunction with Local Land Services, Forestry Corp, Mid Coast Council and the Bulahdelah and District Wild Dog Control Group.
Domestic animals are highly susceptible to 1080 poison and people are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in nature reserves, national parks or state conservation areas. Pet owners and landholders must ensure their pets and working dogs do not enter the baiting locations. Bait locations will be identified through signage placed on the main entrance points to these areas.
For further information contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 1 Feb 2019, 3.02pm to Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Feb 2019, 12.29pm
Safety alerts: Bombah Point ferry affected by low lake water levels
The Bombah Point ferry is currently taking fewer vehicles per trip because of low lake water levels. The ferry will only take vehicles weighing up to 4 tonnes. The service may need to close temporarily during low tide or other conditions which may affect its operation.
For more information, call the NSW National Parks Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 17 Jan 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.07pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 15 Jan 2019, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jan 2019, 3.07pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 18 Oct 2018, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Oct 2018, 8.38am
Closed areas: Upper Avon Road closed
Upper Avon Road within Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road due to the failure of a old log culvert. The National Parks and Wildlife Service are working on fixing the problem as soon as possible, however this is dependent upon resource availability and the weather.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area
Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).
- All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
- The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.
Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended 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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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2015, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 10.23am
Closed areas: Fingal Island Spit - Closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to weather and storm conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed area is:
- Fingal Island Spit - No pedestrian or vehicle access between mainland and Fingal Island
For more information, please phone 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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Barbecue out of order Sugar Creek picnic area
The barbecue at Sugar Creek picnic area is out of service. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Closed areas: Camping at Stockton Beach closed
Camping at Stockton Beach remains closed until further notice - Stockton Bight Camping remains closed while the area continues to recover, following severe winter storms.The beach is still open for people to visit, and there are a large variety of commercial tours available daily. For more information visit www.worimiconservationlands.com or call NPWS at Nelson Bay on (02) 4984 8200. For information on alternative accommodation options call the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 900.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Feb 2019, 11.51am
Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section
Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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