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Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.19am to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.24am
Closed areas: Johnsons Beach Campground Closed
Johnsons Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.11am to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.17am
Closed areas: Shelly Beach Campground Closed
Shelly Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.20pm to Mon 20 Jan 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jan 2025, 7.29am
Closed areas: Hobarts Forest Road, Karuah National Park closed
Hobarts Forest Road in Karuah National Park is closed due to the recent weather conditions making the bridge impassable. Alternative access is via Witts Road. 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 Hunter Coast area office on 02 4989 8200, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 2.18pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 2.20pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 2.31pm
Closed parks: Bungarie Bay Campground Closed
Bungarie Bay Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.41pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.46pm
Closed areas: White Tree Bay Campground and Picnic Area Closed
White Tree Bay Campground and Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.14pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.29pm
Closed areas: The Wells Campground Closed
The Wells Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.08pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.14pm
Closed areas: Dees Corner Campground Closed
Dees Corner Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.06pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 1.06pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Violet Hill Road Closed Due to Flooding
Violet Hill Road is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 12.46pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 12.46pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.05pm
Closed areas: Freshwater Trail Closed Due to Flooding.
Freshwater Trail is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 9.54am to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 12.44pm
Closed areas: Sugar Creek Road Closed Due to Flooding
Sugar Creek Road is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2025, 1.38pm to Tue 21 Jan 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 3.55pm
Other incidents: Whoota Whoota Lookout Closed
Whoota Whoota Lookout is closed until further notice due to causeway flooding and trees over road
For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 65910300
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2025, 9.55am to Tue 21 Jan 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 10.02am
Other incidents: Mungo Brush Beach Closed for 4WD Access
Due to beach erosion and dangerous surf conditions, the following beaches are closed for 4WD access until further notice
Mungo Brush Beach
Penalties will apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 65910300
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2025, 9.42am to Tue 21 Jan 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 9.49am
Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed Due to High Winds
The Bombah Point Ferry is closed until further notice due to high winds in the area. Please call the Manning Great Lakes Area office for any other enquiries on 65910300
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12.39pm to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 7.30pm
Safety alerts: Severe weather event in Hunter Coast Area
Severe weather is affecting visitor areas throughout Hunter Coast parks and reserves.
Storms may damage visitor facilities, roads and walking tracks and make visitor areas temporarily inaccessible.
All campgrounds are currently closed and visitors are asked consider postponing their visit until conditions ease.
For up-to-date information, consult the Bureau of Meteorology website or App and check local weather warnings.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12.26pm to Mon 20 Jan 2025, 6.28pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 7.31pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach and Campground closed to vehicles due to severe weather
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles because of dangerous weather and sea conditions.
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 Hunter Coast area office on 02 4989 8200, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12.04pm to Mon 20 Jan 2025, 6.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 1.07pm
Closed areas: Beach driving closed on Worimi Conservation Lands
The Worimi Conservation Lands beachfront is closed to all vehicles due to hazardous driving conditions. Large swells, high tides, and beach erosion have caused impassable sections, drop-offs and inundation.
Visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed between the Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown until further notice.
This closure may be extended if necessary. Conditions are being assessed daily and the beachfront will be reopened to vehicles as soon as it's safe.
No vehicles are allowed on the beach during the closure. Gan Gan entry to Lavis Lane is closed with barriers and signs in place.
Ganyamalbaa Camping Area is also closed
The following areas remain open and accessible via fern Fern Bay and Lavis Lane entries:
- Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12.34pm to Mon 20 Jan 2025, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 7.31pm
Closed areas: Tattersalls Campground closed due to severe weather
Tattersalls Campground is closed because of dangerous weather conditions. 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 Hunter Coast area office on 02 4989 8200, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 5.16pm
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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.13pm
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: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 9.36am
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 Mon 9 Dec 2024, 2.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 9.47am
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 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2025, 9.30am
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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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 2.28pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2024, 2.31pm
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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.12am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2025, 7.31pm
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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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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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 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.12am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Road repairs
Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.25am
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: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm
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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