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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 10.17am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Tue 6 Dec 2022, 6.00am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.55pm
Closed areas: Partial areas of Tomaree NP closed for aerial operations
Aerial operations for the Tomaree Coastal walk will be from December 6 to December 9 2022. This will be helicopter operationsa to support the ongoing delivery of the Tomaree Coastal Walk will take place along several sections of the Tomaree Coastal Walk including:
- One Mile
- Boat Harbour
- Kingsley to Little Kingsley Beach
- Iris Moore to Fishermans Bay
- Big Rocky
- Middle Rock
The following closures will be enforced for the duration of the helicopter operations:
- One Mile Track between the southern end of One Mile Beach and the ‘Morna Point Trail’ junction. An exclusion zone may be enforced by NPWS staff at the southern end of One Mile Beach during aerial operations.
- New Boat Harbour Track south of the Depot Track junction
- Kingsley Beach and Little Kingsley Beach
- Iris Moore Reserve
- Fisherman's Bay past the entry gate at the southern end of Pacific Drive
- Big Rocky precinct past the 2wd carpark.
- The new Middle Rock track section between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach – exclusion zones may be enforced by NPWS staff at the northern end of One Mile Beach and the Southern end of Samurai Beach during the aerial operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS office in Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 1.14pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.44pm
Closed areas: Joes Cove Closed - Flood damage
Joes Cove Campground is closed from Monday 31st October 2022 to February 2023 due to flood damage.
If you are camping, you will need to reschedule your visit or choose another boat based campground in Myall Lakes National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes Park office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 10.54am to Mon 12 Dec 2022, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.13am
Safety alerts: Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
Roadworks will be occurring on all Fire trails in Tingira Heights Nature Reserve from Tuesday 29 November to Tuesday 12 December 2022. Signage will be in place
For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.02am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.05am
Closed areas: Wybung Road closed for essential maintenance works
Wybung Road is closed for essential maintenance works.
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Applies from Mon 30 May 2022, 9.13am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.44am
Safety alerts: Road closures
All roads in Watagans National Park are unsealed, and not readily accessible by 2WD vehicles. Closed roads include:
- Carrolls Road
- Ingles Road
The closures are due to rain and 4WD damage. Please do not drive on these roads as they are hazardous, and recovery vehicles may not be able to reach a stranded vehicle driver.
For more information, please call the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.00am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 1.15pm
Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk construction - caution
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion between November 2022 and January 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
- In Boat Harbour Kingsley Beach & Little Kingsley Beach.
- In Boat Harbour between Ocean Pde and the Morna Point Slot Canyon
- In Anna Bay between Iris Moore Reserve and Fishermans Bay
- At the Middle Rock Headland between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach
- Big Rocky Precinct between Big Rocky and Little Rocky and between Big Rocky and North Samurai Trail
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 10.02am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed for upgrades
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice while major works are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 11.11am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 8.19am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to road damage and landslide
There is no visitor access along Bangalow Road due to significant road damage and new landslides on this road and nearby Mount Faulk Road. The following areas remain closed:
- Bangalow campground
- Gap Creek campground
- Gap Creek picnic area
- Gap Creek Falls walking tracks
The entry gate will remain locked and there will be no visitor access, including pedestrians.
NPWS is aiming to have all work completed and visitor access restored in early March 2023 (prior to Easter). A new major landslide on nearby Mount Faulk Road on Thursday 7 July 2022 has affected access for planned heavy plant repair machinery to reach and repair the Bangalow Road landslips.
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 11.37am to Wed 11 Jan 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 12.14pm
Safety alerts: 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting programs in Tomago Wetlands and Hexham Swamp in Hunter Wetlands National Park from Wednesday 16 November to Wednesday 11 January 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets including dogs, are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Do not remove or tamper with signs or baits or ejector devices if located, some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please contact the local Lower Hunter NPWS area office for more information on 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Wed 17 Nov 2021, 1.31pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 11.23am
Safety alerts: Fibrosa trail closed due to storm damage
Fibrosa trail has experienced significant storm damage and is closed to all users in the south of the reserve. Planning is underway to repair the damaged trail.
Take care and follow onsite signage. Please remember that vehicles are not permitted in Columbey State Conservation Area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 12.48pm
Closed areas: Great North walk partial closure
The section of Great North walk between the Cherry Lane trackhead and Tooheys Road, Kulnura, is closed until further notice due to track and bridge damage from recent severe weather events.
For your safety, please avoid this area until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe for visitors.
Alternative bushwalking access is via Tooheys Road to Forest Road, then west to the intersection of Cherry Lane and Greta Road, Kulnura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.38pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Brunkerville trail closed due to flooding
Brunkerville trail is closed due to severe flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2016, 9.41am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 8.31am
Closed areas: Fire trails and roads closed due to damage
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
- Maculata fire trail west of Jilliby Road to Daniels Point fire trail
- Eastern section of Daniels Point fire trail to Jilliby Jilliby Creek
There is no vehicle access across Little Jilliby jilliby Creek in either direction. Locked gates are in place in several locations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS 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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 8.31am
Closed areas: Click Creek fire trail
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 8 Nov 2022, 12.38pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 12.46pm
Safety alerts: Hickson Street walking track damaged - Proceed with caution
Hickson Street walking track has structural damage, at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Please take care and proceed with caution when in the area. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 8.22am
Closed areas: Timber Beach Walking Track closed due to flood damage
The Timber Beach walking track is closed until further notice. The track is impassable due to recent severe storm damage causing hazardous conditions. For visitor safety this track is currently closed to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.14am
Safety alerts: Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area - 4WD only
Tattersalls Campground Road and the access road to Double Wharf picnic area are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The roads are rough and muddy due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain events.
Repairs are scheduled to begin soon. Please slow down and drive to the conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.09am
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area closed
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2019. There is now no public access to the following areas:
- The Morisset Hospital site
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore
- 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, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.03am
Safety alerts: Stoney Creek Road access by AWD/4WD only
Stoney Creek Road in Myall Lakes National Park has been affected by recent rain events. This has caused damage to the road, with sections of clay and several deep holes appearing within the road surface.
NPWS recommends that road access is via high clearance AWD or 4WD in dry weather.
NPWS is working on repairing the road once weather conditions permit. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 8.52am
Closed areas: Road closures due to severe weather event
Some roads within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to the impacts of recent severe weather. The closed roads are:
- Nerong Road (southern section)
- Masons Bend Trail
- Goochs Road and Sugarloaf trail.
NPWS are working on repairs and will reopen the roads once completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.38am
Safety alerts: Watagan Road/Heaton Road closed due to landslips
Watagan Road (also known as Heaton Road) is closed until further notice due to a major landslip on the Cessnock Council section.
There is no access from the cattle grid at the southern end of Heaton Road, Quorrobolong south, uphill to the second cattle grid at the Watagans National Park boundary.
This access to Olney, Heaton State Forests and Watagans National Park is closed.
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or Cessnock City Council on 02 4993 4100.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 9.09am
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 8.12am
Closed areas: Middle Ridge Road fire trail closure
Middle Ridge Road is closed from the intersection of The Null Road. There is 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, contact the NPWS Central Coast Lake Munmorah 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 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 8.13am
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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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.03am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 12.11pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 12.44pm
Safety alerts: Watagans National Park and Heaton State Forest - Changed access
Watagan Forest Road remains the only vehicle access into and out of Watagans National Park and the adjacent Heaton State Forest for the remainder of 2022. This is due to major landslips on both Mount Faulk Road and Watagan/Heaton Road.
Access to both Watagan Forest Road and Heaton Sate Forest is either via Martinsville Hill Road, Martinsville or Walkers Ridge Road, Bucketty from Friday 23 September 2022.
The following visitor areas will be accessible via Watagan Forest Road:
- Boarding House Dam picnic area
- Gap Creek and Monkey Face lookouts
- Georges Road lookouts
- Heaton lookout
- Taylors Road lookout
- Watagan Forest Headquarters campground
- Macleans lookout
- Hunters lookout
Please note:
- Bangalow Road and Gap Creek campgrounds remain closed to repair a major landslip near the entry gate.
- Roadworks are also occurring in areas of nearby Heaton State Forest.
- If rain persists it may again be necessary to close Watagan Forest Road for driver safety and to minimise damage to the newly repaired road.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 9.18am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 10.06am
Safety alerts: 1080 ground baiting
From Tuesday 11 October to Friday 23 December 2022, NSW National Parks is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The program 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 cats. 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 Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Nov 2022, 10.31am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The South Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 6.04pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for road repairs
Parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed until further notice while damage to roads is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Callaghans Trail
- The Common Picnic Area
- Callaghans Trail between Limeburners Creek Road and Lone Pine Road
Signs and barricades are in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 7.00am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway Construction
Part park closure from the concrete pedestrian between Pacific Avenue Carpark, and the Tomaree NP Boundary. This area is closed within Iris Moore Reserve, area of Tomaree National Park due to Tomaree Coastal Walk construction.
The closure is to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. Pedestrians are encouraged to use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.47am
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Nov 2022, 6.15am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Road - Partial closure for roadworks
The section of Lemon Tree Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, is closed to all vehicles for reconstruction. This closure will remain in place due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage. Rain has delayed the work again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah 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 15 Sep 2022, 9.00pm to Tue 14 Mar 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.45am
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground and aerial baiting program from 8th October 2022 to 7th April 2023 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park / State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- Black Bulga State Conservation Area
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve / State Conservation Area
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Crawney Pass National Park
- Curracabundi group of reserves
- Monkerai Nature Reserve
- Towarri National Park
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
Aerial baiting is scheduled for Saturday 8th October to Friday 14th October 2022.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.12am
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 14 Sep 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 12.07pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from Friday 16 September 2022 to Friday 31 March 2023 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.06am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 15 Jul 2022, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9.22am
Closed areas: Frazer Beach to Frazer campground access closed
The access track from the northern end of Frazer Beach to Frazer campground is currently closed due to damage caused in a recent flood event. Alternate access to Frazer Beach is available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 9.40am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 9.39am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jun 2022, 10.44am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.09am
Closed areas: Muirs lookout picnic area closed
NPWS has closed Muirs lookout and picnic area effective from Monday 20 June 2022.
Factors contributing to the closure include:
- road access is not suitable for 2WD vehicles and has been damaged and eroded following heavy and ongoing rainfall
- visitor facilities, including picnic tables and toilets, are unsafe and outdated
- toilets don’t meet NPWS and health standards
- views from the lookout to the coast have diminished due to grown tall trees and vegetation.
The surrounding area, including Watagans National Park and neighbouring state forests, have alternative sites for lookouts and picnic areas.
The closest lookouts are located off Mt Faulk Road to the north and include Heaton, Hunter and Macleans lookouts.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Aug 2022, 10.26am
Safety alerts: Mount Faulk Road closed due to major landslip
Mount Fault Road is closed until further notice due to a major landslip below Bangalow Road.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access into Heaton State Forests or Watagans National Park due to the landslip, which has removed a larger section of the access road . Please avoid the area due to the high safety risk.
Road barriers are in place on the corner of Mount Faulk Road and Freemans Drive and the corner of Mount Fault Road and Heaton lookout Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the Forestry Corporation of NSW website.
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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 4.35pm
Safety alerts: Campbells Point Road Temp Closure - Jilliby SCA
Campbells Point Road and Campbells Point Link Road in the southern section of Jiiliby State Conservation Area will be closed from Wednesday 23 March to Friday 1st April 2022.
The closure is to enable major roadworks to repair the fire trail, for future wildfire response and hazard reduction burning.
Please stay off the fire trail and follow directions on signage, and of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Apr 2022, 3.34pm
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
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're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're 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, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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