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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.51am
Closed areas: Monkey Face Road lookouts and picnic area closed
Due to the very fire danger, Monkey Face Road in Watagans National Park will remain closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there will be no public access to Monkey Face lookout, Gap Creek lookout or Monkey Face picnic area. The following walking tracks will also be closed:
- Monkey walking track
- Climbers walking track
Monkey Face Road is a long and narrow access road to the lookouts. In the event of a fire, visitors have only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.06am
Closed areas: Bangalow Road campsites and picnic areas closed
Due to the very fire danger, Bangalow Road in Watagans National Park will remain closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there will be no public access to Bangalow picnic area and campground or Gap Creek picnic area and campground. The following walking tracks will also be closed:
- Gap Creek Falls walking track
- Gap Creek Forest walk
- Climbers walking track
Bangalow Road is a long and narrow 4.8 km access road to the campsites. In the event of a fire, visitors have only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.00am
Fire bans: Jilliby State Conservation Area - 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, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For 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 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Watagans National Park
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, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For 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 Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Mon 18 Nov 2019, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.29pm
Closed parks: Manning Great Lakes national parks and reserves closed due to fire conditions
This park is closed due to prevailing bushfire conditions.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.13pm
Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve
NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 12.00pm to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 8.41am
Closed areas: Dark Point carpark and walking track closed
Dark Point carpark and walking track in Myall Lakes National Park are closed from Monday 21 October to Monday 9 December 2019, pending delays from recent fire weather and park closures. This closure is due to an upgrade and roadworks.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
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, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For 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 Fri 8 Nov 2019, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.25am
Closed parks: Closed due to potential fire threat
This park is closed due to potential bushfire threat. Do not enter the park. Areas to avoid include Mining Road and Old Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2019, 11.43am
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, hexamine) 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. For 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 Mon 21 Oct 2019, 10.50am to Mon 30 Dec 2019, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2019, 11.28am
Closed areas: Hickson Street walking track closed
Hickson Street walking track in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed for track upgrades from Monday 21 October to Monday 30 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2019, 12.05pm to Tue 24 Dec 2019, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2019, 12.05pm
Other planned events: Fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The baiting program will run from Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 24 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
There will 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried Penalties apply for non-compliance. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in National Parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cars. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2019, 2.35pm to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2019, 10.19am
Safety alerts: Roadworks on Mungo Brush Road
Roadworks in progress on Mungo Brush Road until mid December 2019. Expect changed traffic conditions and possible short delays. Drive to traffic conditions and follow safety signs.
For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2019, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Medowie State Conservation Area closed to vehicles
All trails in this park are closed to vehicles due to illegal dumping and arson. Penalties apply for non-compliance. These trails are still open for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 26 Jun 2019, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2019, 10.43am
Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog control program underway in the Dungog area
NSW National Parks will be using 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for wild dog control as buried baits and capsules in ejector devices. Baits will be laid in Monkerai Nature Reserve and Black Bulga State Conservation Area from Wednesday 10 July. The program will end by Wednesday 24 July 2019.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks, state conservation areas or nature reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 poison baits and capsules are lethal to domestic pets.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
We suggest that working dogs be restrained to ensure they do not enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. Or, muzzle dogs if they need to work the baiting location during and after the baiting program.
This program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to be involved in the cooperative program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
For further information, please call the NPWS Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.46am
Safety alerts: Yambo Forest Road not suitable for 2WD
Yambo Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and vehicle damage. 4WD access is possible from Dooralong Road through to the Lemon Tree Road intersection. Lemon Tree Road remains closed.
For more information, call the NPWS Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2019, 11.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 2.45pm
Closed areas: Section of Mungo walking track closed
The section of Mungo walking track between Robinsons Crossing and the start of Brambles Green trail is closed until December 2019. This is for public safety during the road construction works on Mungo Brush Road.
For more information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Office of Environment and Heritage website for updates.
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Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2019, 11.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2019, 12.51pm
Closed areas: Duck Hole fire trail closed
Duck Hole fire trail in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for public safety between April and December 2019 due to roadworks. A section of Mungo Brush Road is being relocated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Office of Environment and Heritage website for updates on the relocation.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2019, 10.34am
Closed areas: Middle Ridge Road - fire trail closed
Middle Ridge Road is closed from the intersection of Null Road. No vehicle or pedestrian access to Ravensdale Road. This trail is dormant and not open for public use. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.45am
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2018. There is restricted access to the Morisset Hospital Site and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore and Morisset picnic area. Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site.
Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 May 2019, 8.41am
Safety alerts: Watagan Forest Road
Watagan Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area and the southern section of Wyong State Forest is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and vehicle damage. 4WD access is available from the Jilliby Road access in the south, north to the Middle Ridge Road Intersection.
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Applies from Sat 15 Apr 2017, 3.21pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 11.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.46am
Safety alerts: Watagan Forest Road not suitable for 2WD
Watagan Forest Road within Jilliby State Conservation Area is now not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and 4WD damage. Drivers of 2WD vehicles are advised not to drive south along Watagan Forest Road from the Martinsville Hill Road intersection.
For more information, call the NPWS Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sun 2 Oct 2016, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.44am
Safety alerts: Red Hill Road - some sections 4WD only
Red Hill Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is only accessible by 4WD vehicles between Red Hill Quarry in the north and the intersection of Prestons Ridge Road in the south.
For more information, please call the Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2016, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.43am
Closed areas: Maculata fire trail and Daniels Point fire trail
Maculata fire trail west from Jilliby Road linking to Daniels Point fire trail and Watagan Forest Road are closed due to 4WD damaged roads and trails. There is no through road access across Little Jilliby Jilliby Creek in either direction. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2019, 10.18am
Closed areas: Click Creek fire trail and Slippery Rock Road
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to conditions, once maintenance work is completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2019, 10.43am
Safety alerts: Road access in Jilliby State Conservation Area
Roads in Jilliby State Conservation Area are unsealed, and accessible by 2WD in dry conditions only. 4WD's should be used at all other times. Gates may be temporarily closed on some roads, for roadworks, to prevent damage when wet. For more information, please call the Central Coast Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.46am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Forest Road closed
Lemon Tree Forest Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, in Jilliby State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles. This closure will remain in place indefinitely due to severe erosion. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2016, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed to the public
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety because they are subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
The Great North Walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
Visitors to the park are asked to be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in this in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. They included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Further details can be found on the Office of Environment and Heritage website.
If you are planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on (02) 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.45am
Safety alerts: Access to park during wet weather
Roads in Watagans National Park are unsealed, and accessible by 2WD in dry conditions only. 4WDs should be used at all other times. Gates and roads may be temporarily closed to prevent damage when wet. Please contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 3.38pm
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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