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Applies from Mon 7 May 2018, 8.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jun 2018, 10.21am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying operations
Some areas along headlands and beaches in Booti Booti and Myall Lakes national parks, including Broughton Island, will be closed between Monday 14 May and Friday 27 July 2018 due to a helicopter spraying operation. The treated areas are closed on a temporary basis and usually for 1 day or less.
Aerial spraying is planned for:
- Thursday 21 and Friday 22 June 2018, in the Seal Rocks and Yagon areas. This will include Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach, Yellow Rock, Treachery Beach, Yagon Headland, Yagon Beach and Yagon campground.
- Saturday 23 June 2018, on Broughton, Little Broughton and Stormpetrel Island nature reserves.
The operation involves spraying with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600WG to control bitou bush. NPWS staff and/or temporary signage will be in place to indicate which areas are closed on any particular day. Traffic control will also be in place on Mungo Brush Road at times during this period. Please ensure you follow all warning signs and directions from NPWS staff.
Flying of drones in closed areas during aerial spraying operations is prohibited.
This notification will be updated on a regular basis. For further information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jun 2018, 3.47pm
Closed areas: Beach driving closed – Worimi Conservation Lands
The stormy weather combined with current high tides has made the beach impassable to all vehicles.
Visitors can still access the 350 hectare recreational vehicle area at the southern end of the park via the Lavis Lane 4WD entry.
For your safety, please don't attempt to traverse the beach between Lavis Lane and Anna Bay as there is a real risk of vehicles becoming swamped by the sea. Driving behind the frontal dunes is also dangerous and illegal.
NPWS will continue to monitor the beach and will reopen it to four-wheel driving when conditions improve.
For further information contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on (02) 4984 8200 or visit the Worimi Conservation Lands website.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 12.23pm to Fri 13 Jul 2018, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 2.36pm
Closed areas: The Coast walking track - stair upgrades
Some areas of the Coast walking track, between the base of Cromarty Hill and Wyrrabalong lookout, will be closed from Tuesday 12 June until Friday 13 July 2018 for upgrades to the stairs and walking track surface. Due to demolition works and uneven track surfaces no access is permitted. For your safety please follow any signs and directions given to you by workers and contractors when you're near the construction area. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call 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 Sun 10 Jun 2018, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Jun 2018, 10.36am
Safety alerts: 1080 fox and wild dog program - Watagans National Park
A 1080 poison baiting program will commence in Watagans National Park from Monday 11 June 2018 to Saturday 30 June 2018. The roads affected include:
- Rope Road
- Bowmans Road
- Ingles Road
- Carrolls Road
- Turners Road
Visitors are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in the national park at any time. Dog owners are reminded to ensure their dogs do not wander, because dogs are highly susceptible to 1080 poisoning. Owners of domestic animals that ingest the poison should seek immediate vet assistance.
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Applies from Sun 10 Jun 2018, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Jun 2018, 10.42am
Safety alerts: Roads in Watagans National Park affected by wet weather
The roads in Watagans National Park and Jilliby Sate Conservation Area and nearby forestry areas have become slippery and hazardous due to recent wet weather. Visitors with 2WD vehicles are not recommended to travel into the Watagans National Park until the wet conditions have eased.
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Applies from Wed 16 May 2018, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jun 2018, 9.15am
Closed areas: Crackneck safety fence upgrade
Crackneck lookout is closed until Friday 29 June 2018 due to infrastructure upgrades. Ancillary works around the recently installed safety barrier around the boundary of Crackneck lookout need to be completed to improve visitor safety. Visitors are requested to stay out of the work area and follow advice from staff working in the area.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 Wed 9 May 2018, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jun 2018, 1.57pm
Other planned events: Aerial spraying operation underway
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a helicopter herbicide spraying operation between Monday 14 May and Friday 27 July 2018. The operation involves the spraying of Metsulfuron methyl 600WGis for the control of bitou bush. The spraying will be carried out in the following areas:
- Broughton Island, Myall Lakes National Park
- Stormpetrel Nature Reserve (north Rock and Inner Rock)
- Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve
For public safety, treatment areas will be closed during spraying. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying when weather conditions are suitable. NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please ensure you follow all warning signage and directions of NPWS staff. For more information, please call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on (02) 4984 8200.
Flying of drones in closed areas during aerial spraying operations is prohibited.
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Applies from Thu 3 May 2018, 1.33pm to Tue 4 Sep 2018, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Apr 2018, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Temporary campground closures
The following campgrounds will be temporarily closed to undertake essential maintenance, and to rest sites over the winter season:
- Mungo Brush south
- Stewart and Lloyds campground
- White Tree Bay campground
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused. For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on (02) 65910300.
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Applies from Fri 27 Apr 2018, 12.54pm to Wed 4 Jul 2018, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 May 2018, 4.31pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a wild dog ground baiting program in Belford National Park. The baiting is expected to occur from Tuesday 1 May to Wednesday 6 June 2018, and will be using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) meat baits. This program runs under the Hunter Valley Combined Wild Dog Management Plan in conjunction with the Hunter Wild Dog Associations that surround the park.
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to mitigate the impacts of wild dogs and foxes on stock and wildlife. If you would like to become involved in the cooperative program please call the Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999. Although not expected, some non-target animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. Domestic pets are not permitted in national parks and reserves. We suggest that pets be restrained to ensure that they don't enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please call ranger Ashley Deveridge on (02) 6574 5555 or email her to discuss wild dog management in the area.
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Applies from Thu 26 Apr 2018, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jun 2018, 8.55am
Closed areas: Pelican Beach Road lookout closed for reconstruction works
Pelican Beach Road lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park is closed to the public until 30 June 2018 while reconstruction works are undertaken. Visitors can access Pelican Beach via the beach access paths while these works are happening. Please stay out of the construction area and follow the directions of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please 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 Mon 23 Apr 2018, 8.00am to Mon 22 Oct 2018, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 May 2018, 3.38pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program underway
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be running a 1080 wild dog baiting program over 6 months in Palm Grove Nature Reserve. The baiting will begin on Monday 23 April 2018 and finish by Monday 22 October 2018.
This program is part of a broader coordinated control program to lessen the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you'd like to become involved in the cooperative program, please contact the Greater Sydney Local Land Services on (02) 4355 8203.
Domestic pets (including dogs) are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and park users are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets. There will be 1080 baiting signs at access points to the baiting areas. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
We suggest that working dogs be restrained to ensure that they don't enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. Alternatively, muzzle dogs if they're required to work near the baiting location during and after the baiting program.
For further information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on (02) 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 15 Feb 2018, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Mar 2018, 10.21am
Closed areas: Rainforest walk to Riverside Park - closed due to fire
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park is closed due to a fire in Hunter Wetlands National Park. This area will remain closed until a tree assessment is carried out in this area, 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 15 Nov 2017, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Dec 2017, 8.04am
Safety alerts: Yambo Forest Road
Yambo Forest Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area is not suitable for 2WD vehicles due to rain and possible vehicle damage. 4WD access is possible from Dooralong Road through to the Lemon Tree Road intersection. Lemon Tree Road remains closed.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2017, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Mar 2018, 3.11pm
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 Mon 10 Jul 2017, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Aug 2017, 6.26pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is being conducted at Tomago and Hexham within Hunter Wetlands National Park. 1080 poison can affect non-target species including cats and dogs. The pubic are advised not to allow their pets to stray into these sections of Hunter Wetlands National Park. Domestic pets are not allowed in Hunter Wetlands National Park, either on a leash or off-leash. The baiting program will finish on 11 September 2017.
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Applies from Thu 22 Jun 2017, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jun 2017, 12.23pm
Safety alerts: Damaged road bridge along Knob Road
There is a damaged bridge along Knob Road within Myall Lakes National Park. Motorists using this road will need to take extreme caution and obey all warning signage. For further information please contact the Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jan 2017, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Sat 10 Jun 2017, 8.49am
Closed areas: Middle Ridge Road - fire trail closed
The fire trail from the Null Road intersection downhill to the private property boundary is steep and eroded. There is no road access across the grazing paddocks to Ravensdale Road in the Ravensdale Valley. 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 Sun 2 Oct 2016, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Apr 2017, 3.22pm
Safety alerts: Red Hill Road
Red Hill Road in Jilliby State Conservation Area has been affected by recent vehicle and storm damage. It is only accessible by 4WD vehicles between Red Hill Quarry in the north and the intersection of Prestons Ridge Road in the south.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2016, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Aug 2016, 12.24pm
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, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Aug 2016, 9.40am
Closed areas: Crangan Bay
The Crangan Bay section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed pending rehabilitation of the former coal chitter fire site. For safety reasons there is no public access to this area until further notice. 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 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Aug 2016, 10.08am
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 30 Aug 2016, 10.09am
Safety alerts: Road access within Jilliby SCA
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.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Aug 2016, 10.09am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Forest Road
Lemon Tree Forest Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, in Jilliby SCA is closed to vehicles until further notice, due to severe erosion. This closure will remain in place indefinitely. 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: Tue 20 Sep 2016, 8.38am
Safety alerts: Access to park during inclement 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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Barbecue out of order Sugar Creek picnic area
The barbecue at Sugar Creek picnic area is out of service. 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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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Closed areas: Camping at Stockton Beach closed
Camping at Stockton Beach remains closed until further notice - Stockton Bight Camping remains closed while the area continues to recover, following severe winter storms.The beach is still open for people to visit, and there are a large variety of commercial tours available daily. For more information visit www.worimiconservationlands.com or call NPWS at Nelson Bay on (02) 4984 8200. For information on alternative accommodation options call the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 900.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Aug 2017, 11.11am
Closed areas: Crawford River Road - Myall Lakes National Park section
Crawford River Road within Myall Lakes National Park is closed to motor vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge which is impassable to vehicles. 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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