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Bombala walking track

Glenrock State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.50am to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.53am

Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure

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.

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 Sun 30 Mar 2025, 9.34am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Mar 2025, 9.38am

Closed areas: Mountain Bike Track Network - Wet Condition alert

Due to the recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the Mountain Bike Track network due to the wet conditions from Saturday 29th March 2025

Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage.

Please help protect our tracks by riding on Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office 02) 4946 4100

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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

Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.03am

Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade

Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed from 24 March to 31 August 2025 while the track is upgraded.

The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works. 

Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.

Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm

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.

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.

 

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. 

Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 8.35am

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.

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.

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/bombala-walking-track/local-alerts

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