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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 10.42am
Closed areas: Hilltop Street access to Crackneck Lookout Carpark Closure for Repairs
Hilltop Street, Bateau Bay is undergoing road repairs on both Central Coast Council and National Parks and Wildlife Service tenure. These repairs commenced on 11th May.
The road access to Crackneck Point Lookout and carpark will be closed from 22-24th June 2026 while these repairs are conducted. This date is weather dependant and may change.
Crackneck Point Lookout will still be open to walk to via the Coast Track Walking Track.
Please drive safely and park in appropriate nearby areas if required and follow the directions of roadwork signage and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Central Coast Area on 02 4972 9000 (business hours).
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Notice of UAV (Drone) weed spray program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Tuesday 9 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026. The operation will use Glyphosate 360 g/L for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place at Pelican Beach in Wyrrabalong (North) National Park and Moonee Beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Wyrrabalong National Park:
Sections of Pelican Beach between Pelican Beach Lookout to Pelican Point.
Munmorah State Conservation Area:
Moonee Beach Fire Trail - beach access points will be closed with access permitted via the walking track steps and the beach to the north of these access locations.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 to 3 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Mar 2026, 8.47am
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 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 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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