Last reviewed: Fri 4 April 2025, 2.51pm
Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.51pm.
The Big Rocky Trail of Tomaree National Park is closed for Road Works from Monday 7 April – Monday 14 April 2025
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.20pm to Sun 20 Apr 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.54pm
Visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed between the Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane Beach Access at Williamtown from 4pm Thursday 17/4/2025 to 12pm Saturday 19/04/2025 , due to predicted 5 m swells impacting the beachfront on Friday.
The following areas are open:
Please remember to:
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 Wed 16 Apr 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 11.45am
With expected large swells this Easter Long Weekend, Please do not swim or enter the water along the unpatrolled beach on Tomaree National Park and Worimi Conservation Lands. These beaches include:
Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations at these beaches.
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:
We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.12am to Mon 21 Apr 2025, 10.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.17am
The Worimi Conservation Lands is currently open for beach driving; however, drivers are advised to exercise caution as the front and entrances are expected to be impacted by hazardous surf and swell conditions this Easter Long Weekend.
Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop offs do not attempt to traverse the beach at high tide, especially if the swell is large.
If the beach becomes impassable, turn around and back track on the route you have driven to exit the beach.
Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation- fines apply.
For safety avoid driving through sea water or large pools of water.
Drive according to the current beach conditions, vehicle, and driver capability.
Remember: Beach driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water. If in doubt- save your drive for another day.
For further information you can call the NPWS Hunter Coast Office on 02 4984 8200 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Thu 24 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 2.45pm
Banksia Fire Trail will be periodically closed for maintenance from Wed 16/04/2025 to Thursday 24/04/2025
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, 11.50am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Sun 13 Apr 2025, 11.08am
Karuah National Park is closed 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 road; 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 Tue 15 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 11.17am
Some parts of Ash Island are closed from Tuesday 15 April to Thursday 17 April 2025 for Vegetation Maintenance along Cobbans track and Bell Frog track Ash Island.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 2.48pm to Mon 26 May 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 3.07pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 14 April 2025 to 26 May 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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.
Please contact the Lower Hunter NPWS Area Office for more information on (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.51pm
The Big Rocky Trail of Tomaree National Park is closed for Road Works from Monday 7 April – Monday 14 April 2025
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.17am
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12.43pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.45am
Neranie Road in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for upgrade works from 10 June to 30 June 2025.
The following areas will be closed during this time:
For more information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm
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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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am
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 17 Mar 2025, 10.00am
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
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
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
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: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
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
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
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:
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/surfing-spots/samurai-beach/local-alerts
Tomaree National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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