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Tea Tree picnic area and lookout

Munmorah State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 25 March 2025, 1.35pm

Applies from Sun 26 Jan 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 1.35pm.

Other incidents: Teatree picnic area outdoor shower.

The outdoor shower was stolen. We are arranging an alternate solution and will replace it as soon as possible.

 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.25pm

Safety alerts: Track Realignment and Rehabilitation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs along The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout.

As part of these repairs, a section of track is scheduled to be realigned between 2nd to 11th April 2025. This will involve the closure and rehabilitation of a degraded section, and the construction of a new alignment to better suit the terrain. This will enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impact on the surrounding environment.

While the track will remain open during the realignment works, there may be temporary impacts to visitors during the construction of the new alignment. NPWS Staff will be on-site to assist visitors during these works.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.

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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.43am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.46am

Safety alerts: Seismick Track and Kenny’s Track Vegetation Maintenance

There will be temporary track closures to undertake essential vegetation maintenance between Tuesday 01 April and Friday 04 April involving:

  • Seismick Track
  • Kenny’s Track

For your own safety and NPWS staff, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100

 

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.58am to Fri 25 Apr 2025, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.02am

Closed areas: Area closed for Road Repairs

Some parts of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are closed from Monday 31st March to Friday 25 April 2025 while road repairs works are undertaken. The closed areas are:

  • Crangan Bay Fire Trail 
  • Yondeo Fire Trail
  • Chitter Fire Trail 

Closure areas will be defined by signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 10.05am

Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA

The Brunkerville Fire Trial in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed for Road maintenance from Monday 31 March to 7 April 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.

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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.45am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.05pm

Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance

Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.

 

During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 12.33pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.

 

Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025.

 

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.

 

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.

 

For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.19am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm

Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.

 

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.

 

During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.

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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall

Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk

Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.48pm

Closed areas: Periodic closures of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) for fox control shooting operation

Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) may be closed within a date range of Wednesday 1st January 2025 to Friday 2nd May 2025 for fox control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.

When active, the shoot operation area will be delignated 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 024972 9000 or email npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 12.27pm

Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 March 2025. Sugarloaf Range Rd between the intersection with Mount Sugarloaf Rd in the North to the intersection with Wakefield Forest Rd to the South for Vegetation Management.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.

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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.27am

Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public

Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.

The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.

There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.

Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.

For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.

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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 1.32pm

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January to April 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.34am

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.28am

Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed

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're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.

Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.

If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.

If you're 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, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.

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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.47am

Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety

Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.

Before rock fishing you should always:

Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.

If you’re in doubt don’t go out.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/tea-tree-picnic-area-and-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Munmorah State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
  • Spring/summer open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until 1 May.

    Autumn/winter open hours

    Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Friday).

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept cards, or you can pay via the Park’nPay app.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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