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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Beaches in Myall Lakes National Park temporarily closed to 4WD vehicles
Mungo Beach and Lighthouse Beach in Myall Lakes National Park are closed to 4WD vehicles until further notice due to beach erosion and extreme tides associated with Cyclone Alfred. Beach driving conditions are being regularly assessed. Please continue to check website for further updates.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.10am
Closed parks: Santa Barbara Picnic Area including toilets closed for maintenance.
Santa Barbara Picnic Area including toilets closed for maintenance. For any enquiries, please contact the local NPWS office at Booti Booti on 02 6591 0358. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.31am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.32am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am
Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure
Karuah National Park is closed from Monday 10 March 2025 until further notice due to infrastructure repair works on Hobart Forest Road and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on the remaining access raod, Witt Road. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park:
- Tattersalls Campground
- Double Wharf Picnic Area
Karuah National Park will re-open when access road conditions are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Elizabeth Beach boat ramp closed due to hazardous surf conditions
Elizabeth Beach boat ramp in Booti Booti National Park is temporarily closed due to severe weather impacts from TC Alfred.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 1.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park temporary closure due to potential storm impact
Wallingat National Park is closed from 6/3/25 to 13/3/25 due to potential weather impacts of TC Alfred.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are closed.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).For further information contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.24am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.33am
Other planned events: Booti Walking Track - Minor construction works
NPWS is undertaking maintenance works on Booti Walking Track in Booti Booti National Park from 6/3/25 to 15/3/25. Track will remain open during this period, however short closures may be required during helicopter lifting operations. For further information please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.38am to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.46am
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands beach driving - Caution advised
Please drive with caution on Worimi Beach (4WD only).
Recent strong seas and weather conditions have shifted sand and may have created pinch points, puddles and drop-offs on the beach front and entry/ exit points:
- Gan Gan Road
- Lavis Lane
- Fern Bay
All areas are currently open however soft sand and other beach hazards may be present. If conditions change, a closure may be necessary. Remember to check local tides and future weather conditions as well as the NPWS website for up-to-date advice.
Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.29am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.
Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 3.34pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.34am
Other planned events: Mungo Brush Rotunda upgrade works
Mungo Brush rotunda upgrade works are scheduled from Monday 17 February to Friday 11 April 2025. Works include relocation and repairs to the structure.
Mungo Brush campground and picnic area will remain open with exclusion areas at the construction site.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 02 6591 0100.
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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 2.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Kenny's Trail Glenrock SCA
Closed Area: Kenny's Trail, Glenrock State Conservation Area.
Kenny's Trail will be closed from Gun Club Road down to the Easement Trail while improvements and maintenance works are being carry out.
- Kenny's Trail will be closed from 16th December 2024 up to the end of February 2025, dependent on weather
For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place.
Using the track during works will cause damage and delay the reopening of the track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.29am
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 Mon 5 Aug 2024, 6.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 9.44am
Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Tomago Precinct for deer control shooting operation
Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park may be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 5th August 2024 to 11:00pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active the shoot operation area will be delineated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 2.28pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.12am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 8.35am
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 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am
Safety alerts: Dangerous water conditions
Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.
The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.30am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campground 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 Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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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