Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 8.33am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade. Parts of Cliff Drive near Leura Cascades will also be closed. See Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
• Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track from Katoomba (Explorers Tree) to Alum Creek campground will be closed on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November 2024 to allow for aerial pest works.  
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford

• National Pass, Rocket Pt track, Kings Tableland Cliff edge route, part of Darwins walk, Chester trail and Little Switzerland trail will all be closed for a helicopter operation on Thursday 14 November 2024. There will be no pedestrian access below the top crossing or from Wentworth Falls picnic area to Lincolns Rock via the national park. 
• Undercliff track is closed between Fletchers lookout and Princes Rock lookout link track junction for track maintenance from Tuesday 19 November to approximately Friday 20 December.
• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls.
• Andersons fire trail (and MTB route) between Kings Tableland Road and Bedford Creek trail will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 31 October until Friday 30 November 2024 for road repairs. Cyclists and walkers permitted on weekends.      

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road 

• Pulpit Rock track from Popes Glen junction to Cripps lookout and Breakfast Rock lookout are closed for a helicopter operation on Friday 15 November.
• Victoria Falls Road will be closed from Tuesday 12 November to Friday 15 November and from Monday 18 to Friday 22 November 2024 for road maintenance. The road will be open over the weekends from 4pm Fridays. 
• Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Perrys Lookdown. 
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Pt Pilcher Road and lookout will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday 6 November 2024 to allow for helicopter operations. There will be no vehicle access to the start of Pt Pilcher canyon.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Myrtle Scrub Road closed

Myrtle Scrub Road is closed until further notice. Due to recent heavy rainfall the road is unsafe for vehicle use.

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• Mummel Gulf National Park

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 1.52pm to Thu 14 Nov 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Fishermans Bay Boat Ramp temporarily closed for repair

Fishermans Bay Boat Ramp closed Tuesday 12 November to 14 November for asphalt resurfacing. These works will impact public access to Fishermans Bay Foreshore. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office. 

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Fishermans Bay foreshore

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.21am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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 Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 14 October through to the 30th of January to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am

Fire bans: Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.21pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:

• Coorongooba,
• Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp),
• Wheeny Creek
• Colo Meroo
• Sheepskin Hut

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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.58am

Other planned events: Delays on Howes Trail

Expect short delays on Howes Trail, within Yengo National Park, from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 29 November 2024. Vegetation maintenance works will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Yengo National Park
  • Howes trail

Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 7.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.57am

Closed areas: BIg Yango loop trail closed on weekdays

The Big Yango loop trail of Yengo National Park is closed for trail upgrades on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from Monday 11 November to Friday 13 December 2024. The trail will be open on Saturdays and Sundays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango loop trail

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 2.17pm

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

• California trail - closed until late Feb 2025
• Martindale trail - closed until November 2024

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

• California Hut - closed until late Feb 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.30am to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 8.19am

Closed parks: Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park- Pest Control Works

Ben Halls National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground pest control operation

The area will be closed from, Monday 1st of July 2024 to 10am, until the 30th of December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period.

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• Ben Halls Gap National Park
• Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 7.36am

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, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 12.01pm

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is 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, 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.

Applies from Wed 2 Oct 2024, 12.59pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 1.09pm

Safety alerts: Weed Spraying Works

NSW NPWS will be working with a contractor and staff to complete a weed spraying program within Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park. 

Weeds being sprayed include: 

- Blackberries

- Scotch Thistle

- Oxeye Daisy

- Yorkshire Fog

If you have any concerns please contact Scone Depot on 6540 2333.

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• Ben Halls Gap National Park
• Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 10.45am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park are exempt:

• Galong Cabins
• Dunphys Campground
• Murphys Glen
• Kedumba River Campground
• Burralow Creek
• Euroka campgrounds

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.12am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 5.35am

Closed parks: Corrie Island Closed to protect endangered birds

Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 1st of October 2024 to 5pm Monday 31st March 2025 to protect the nesting area for endangered birds.

Visitors will not be able to visit, or land anywhere on Corrie Island at any time, day or night.

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• Corrie Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.19pm

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.14pm

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

• Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
• Blue Gums
• Finchley
• Mogo
• Mountain Arm

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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• Yengo National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.10pm

Fire bans: Mount Royal NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Youngville campground is exempt in Mount Royal National Park.

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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• Mount Royal National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.04pm

Fire bans: Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

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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• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Belford National Park
• Tangory Nature Reserve
• Tiraki Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.47pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

Capertee National Park

• Capertee campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

• The Drip day use area

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.

Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.37am

Closed areas: Deep Pass Canyon Closed

Deep Pass Canyon is CLOSED till further notice due to rock fall hazard. 

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground

Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.37am

Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations

Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation

The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.

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• Curracabundi National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 8.11am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 8.31am

Closed areas: Stewart & Lloyds Closed for Wildlife Management

Stewart & Lloyds Campground will be closed from 18/9/24 - 29/11/24 due to wildlife management.  Please phone the Manning Great Lakes Area office for any queries on 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Stewart and Lloyds campground

Applies from Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2024, 2.04pm

Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.

Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.

NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:

• Fingal Beach
• One Mile Beach
• Anna Bay

We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Box Beach
  • Fishermans Bay foreshore
  • Iris Moore lookout and picnic area
  • Kingsley Beach
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island
  • Samurai Beach
  • Samurai Beach campground
  • Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
  • Tomaree Coastal Walk
  • Wreck Beach
  • Wreck Beach walk
  • Zenith Beach

Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.39pm

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.

The 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 area office on 02 4984 8200.

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• Tomaree National Park

Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 3.28pm

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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• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 3.22pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 3.34pm to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track closed until further notice

Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.

The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200 

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Tomaree Head Summit walk

Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 12.20pm

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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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Mungo walking track

Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.59am

Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage

Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park

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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• Wallaroo National Park

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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• Tomaree National Park
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 8.37am

Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve

Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.

For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.

https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve 

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• Bretti Nature Reserve