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Applies from Thu 23 May 2019, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 May 2019, 11.27am
Hazard reduction burns: Godwins HR
There is a fire in this park called Godwins HR. 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 21 May 2019, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 10.06am
Other planned events: Areas closed for aerial spraying program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking herbicide spraying of Metsulfuron methyl 600WG between Monday 3 June and Sunday 30 June 2019. For public safety, treatment areas will be closed during the spraying. The spraying will be carried out for the control of Bitou Bush on headlands and beaches in:
- Booti Booti National Park
- Myall Lakes National Park (including Broughton Island)
- Darawank Nature Reserve
- Corrie Island Nature Reserve
- Stormpetrel Nature Reserve
- Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve
The program is expected to take 8 days to complete with suitable weather conditions.
Areas will be closed temporarily on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please ensure you follow the directions of all warning signage and the directions of NPWS staff.
For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 16 May 2019, 8.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 10.29am
Closed areas: Ramsar Road, Ash Island - closed
Ramsar Road, Ash Island is closed on Thursday 16 May and Friday 17 May 2019 for road maintenance, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 8 May 2019, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 8.34am
Closed areas: Dudley Beach Road closure
Dudley Beach Road in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed on Thursday 16 May 2019 due to road repairs. It will reopen on Friday 15 May 2019 unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 8 May 2019, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 8.34am
Closed areas: Scout Camp Road closure
Scout Camp Road in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed on Wednesday 15th May 2019 due to road repairs. This is unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2019, 8.27am to Fri 31 May 2019, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 10.00pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program underway
Wild dog ground baiting using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is planned for Belford National Park and Black Creek, North Rothbury from Monday 6 May to Friday 31 May 2019.
This program is part of a coordinated control program guided by the Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan, which aims to mitigate the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you'd like to be involved in the program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
Although not expected, some non-target or domestic animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. While domestic animals aren't permitted in national parks, be extra vigilant in ensuring that pets and working dogs are controlled, and not allowed access to baiting locations during and after the program. If working dogs are being used, we suggest muzzling them during and after baiting. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 7 May 2019, 11.56am to Mon 9 Sep 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 12.35pm
Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground closed
White Tree Bay campground is temporarily closed from Tuesday 7 May to Monday 9 September 2019 for maintenance during the cooler months. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.
For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2019, 11.53am to Fri 30 Aug 2019, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 12.30pm
Other planned events: Dees Corner campground closed August to December 2019
Dees Corner Campground will be temporarily closed from August to December 2019 for upgrade works. These works include improvements to drainage, campsite levelling,installation of new fireplaces and road works. Alternative campgrounds nearby that allow wood fires include:
- Banskia Green campground
- The Wells campground
- Stewart and Lloyds campground
- Korsmans Landing campground
Please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 for further information.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2019, 4.00am to Thu 31 Oct 2019, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Apr 2019, 9.59am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be using 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for wild dog control as buried baits and capsules in ejector devices in Palm Grove Nature Reserve. The program will start on Thursday 2 May 2019 and finish by Thursday 31 October 2019.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or 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 are 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 Greater Sydney Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
For further information, please call the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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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 Fri 12 Apr 2019, 2.35pm to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2019, 3.54pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks on Mungo Brush Road
there will be roadworks along Mungo Brush Road between April and December 2019. Expect changed traffic conditions and possible short delays between Dark Point carpark and Stewart and Lloyds campground. 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 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: Mon 8 Apr 2019, 10.06am
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 Tue 16 Apr 2019, 1.27pm to Sun 26 May 2019, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 11.01am
Other planned events: Port to Port mountain bike event
Expect large numbers of mountain bike riders on main roads in Watagans National Park and Jilliby State Conservation Area on Saturday 25 May 2019. From 8.30am to 4.30pm, be prepared to encounter riders and other support vehicles that are part of a mountain bike event.
Be wary, drive safely and be aware of road conditions. Roads in both parks are narrow in places so take care.
The course:
- Starts from the State Forest mountain bike track on Mount Faulk Road
- Proceeds north, uphill along Mount Faulk Road to the intersection of Watagan Forest Road
- Continues left along this main road, past Boarding House Dam into Jilliby State Conservation Area, then into Olney State Forest
- Turns left downhill along Prickly Ridge Road, past Muirs lookout
- Then turns left into Cut Rock Road, where riders leave the park and head into private property
For more information, call the NPWS Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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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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