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Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.19am to Fri 24 Jan 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.42am
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 Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.41pm to Tue 28 Jan 2025, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.37am
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 Tue 28 Jan 2025, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.36am
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 Tue 28 Jan 2025, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.36am
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 Fri 17 Jan 2025, 9.55am to Thu 23 Jan 2025, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.33am
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 Fri 24 Jan 2025, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 11.32am
Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed Due to Storm Repairs
The Bombah Point Ferry is closed until further notice due to short term storm repairs. Please call the Manning Great Lakes Area office for any other enquiries on 65910300
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Applies from Thu 16 Jan 2025, 12.04pm to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 6.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 5.51pm
Closed areas: Worimi Conservation Lands is closed due to recent archaeological finds
Worimi Conservation Lands dune and beach area is closed to the public due to recent unexpected archaeological finds. Large volumes of sand have shifted due to the severe weather event and exposed numerous areas that require immediate protection until an assessment can be carried out.
NPWS is committed to ensuring some areas can remain open for public recreation. Attempts are being made to reopen sections of the beach for the January 26th weekend.
- Visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed until further notice.
- The Ganyamalbaa campground is closed and will remain closed over the January 26th weekend. Further information will be provided next week
- The Recreational Vehicle Area is closed.
These closures may be extended if necessary as it is pending a full site survey.
Currently no vehicles are allowed on the beach during the closure. Gan Gan entry, Lavis Lane and Fern Bay entries are closed with barriers and signs in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 12.40pm to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 12.44pm
Closed areas: Tattersalls Campground closed due to damage from severe weather
Tattersalls Campground is closed because of damage caused by severe 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 Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.11am to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 11.53am
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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.12am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.18am
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 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 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 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 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 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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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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