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Awaba Bay Foreshore walk

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
27 December 2024 Fire bans Total Fire Ban Details

Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 3.53pm

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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27 December 2024 Safety alerts Extreme Fire Danger Details

Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.23pm

NPWS is advising visitors to local national parks to take caution on Friday 27th December 2024 due to high to extreme fire danger.

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Greater Hunter region.

High temperatures and strong winds are forecast and are likely to lead to dangerous conditions that may change quickly.

Plan your visit to a national park carefully, take adequate water and remain hydrated.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

NPWS recommends reviewing RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 2.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 2.49pm

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 Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.23am

Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA

Some parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area will be closed from Wednesday 23 October to Saturday 14 December 2024 while Road Maintenance is occurring. The closed areas are:

  • Quarry Trail
  • Ryhope Trail

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

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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 11.31am

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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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/walking-tracks/awaba-bay-foreshore-walk/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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