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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 3.01pm to Mon 12 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.56am
Closed areas: Warrimoo track closure
Warrimoo track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 28 April until Monday 12 May 2025. There will be no access to Bobbin Head or the Marina from Warrimoo track. There is a diversion in place to the Bobbin Head track for access to Bobbin Head precinct.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS local area office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am
Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 2nd July 2025.
The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.
The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.05am
Closed areas: No access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Periodic closures of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) for fox control shooting operation
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) may be closed within a date range of Wednesday 1st January 2025 to Friday 2nd May 2025 for fox control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active, the shoot operation area will be delignated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night-time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 024972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.32pm
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. 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: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am
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 Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
- The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
- The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.
Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am
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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