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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 11.39am
Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions
This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bush-fire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
Please note that all of Blue Mountains National Park is closed except for Conservation Hut at Wentworth Falls and the Heritage Centre at Blackheath.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 9.50pm
Fires - Advice: Eucalyptus Dr, One Mile
There is a fire in this park called Eucalyptus Dr, One Mile. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 24 Dec 2019, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 3.35pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to bushfire
Werakata National Park and Werakata State Conservation Area are closed due to dangerous bushfire conditions. This closure remains in place until further notice, and will be reviewed on a weekly basis. For further information call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 4 Jan 2020, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 11.11am
Closed areas: Myall Lakes National Park closed from 8 January 2020 due to bushfire risk
Myall Lakes National Park will be closed from midday Wednesday 8 January 2020. The closure is for public safety due to bushfire risk. The park is extremely dry which means that fires are more likely to start, escalate and spread very quickly.
Campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, carparks, roads, trails, walking tracks, beaches, river and lake shorelines are closed. Waterways remain open but all land within the park is closed.
Broughton Island, Seal Rocks Holiday Cottages, NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park and Bennetts Beach to Dark Point (access via Hawks Nest only) will remain open.
The closure will be reviewed weekly, remaining in place until widespread rain reduces the extremely dry conditions in the park.
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Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.18am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to fires nearby
Due to the current bushfire situation and very high fire danger, the following parks in the Central Coast area are closed:
- Jilliby State Conservation Area
- Watagans National Park
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis. For more information, visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.18am
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 Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm
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 Tue 10 Dec 2019, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 10.10am
Closed areas: Worimi access closure
The Lavis Lane 4WD beach access of Worimi State Conservation Area is closed for sand clearing from Thursday 12 December to Friday 13 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information contact the Nelson Bay NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2019, 8.17am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Jilliby State Conservation Area
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 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 12.59pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.
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 Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 11.04am
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closed due to increased bushfire risk
This park is closed due to the elevated risk of bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.18am
Closed areas: Monkey Face Road lookouts and picnic area closed
Due to the very high fire danger, Monkey Face Road in Watagans National Park is closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there is no public access to Monkey Face lookout, Gap Creek lookout or Monkey Face picnic area. The following walking tracks are also 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, there is only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
This lookout is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 8.15am
Closed areas: Bangalow Road campgrounds and picnic areas closed
Due to the very high fire danger, Bangalow Road in Watagans National Park is closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there is no public access to Bangalow picnic area and campground or Gap Creek picnic area and campground. The following walking tracks are also 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 campgrounds. In the event of a fire, there is only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
These areas will closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2019, 4.31pm
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 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 Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.40am
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: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 3.18pm
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 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 17 Dec 2019, 9.40am
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 17 Dec 2019, 9.41am
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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