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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.05pm
Hazard reduction burns: Whitemans Ridge HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 01/03/2025. The fire is called Whitemans Ridge HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 5.00am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Mar 2025, 11.44am
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Saturday 1 March to Friday 7 March 2025. The closed areas are:
- Watagan Forest Road south of the intersection with Andersons Point Road
- Whitemans Ridge Road
- Siding Road
- Stinsons Lane
- Maculata Road
- Little Jilliby Road
- Little Jilliby Ridge Road
- Whitemans Lane
This closure includes all offshoot roads leading off Watagan Forest Road, south of the intersection with Andersons Point Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Whitemans Ridge. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 6.30am to Fri 2 May 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Feb 2025, 3.57pm
Closed parks: Wyrrabalong National Park closure for fox control shooting operation
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park will 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 Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 7.35am
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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 4.42pm
Closed areas: No access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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