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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.01am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Mill Creek Visitor Precinct closed
The Mill Creek Visitor Precinct of Dharug National Park is closed for toilet upgrades from Sunday 27 October to Friday 20 December 2024. The closed areas are:
- Mill Creek campground
- Mill Creek picnic area
- 11km walking track
- Grass Tree circuit
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Nov 2024, 1.38pm
Other planned events: Wyrrabalong 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Wyrrabalong National Park from the13th of November 2024 to the 4th of December 2023.
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 local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2024, 11.49am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Ironbark Picnic Area Closed
A section of Ironbark Road will be closed for maintenance works from 28/10/2024 until 29/11/2024.
Access to the following sites will will not be possible during this time:
- Ironbark Picnic Area
- Hominy Creek Walking Track
- 248 Trail
- Mount Olive Train
- Mount Olive Lookout
Temporary fencing will be in place, please obey signage and do not enter closed areas during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the Local National Parks area office on 4342 4200.
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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.58am
Other planned events: Delays on Howes Trail
Expect short delays on Howes Trail, within Yengo National Park, from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 29 November 2024. Vegetation maintenance works will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 7.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.57am
Closed areas: BIg Yango loop trail closed on weekdays
The Big Yango loop trail of Yengo National Park is closed for trail upgrades on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from Monday 11 November to Friday 13 December 2024. The trail will be open on Saturdays and Sundays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 2.50pm to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 3.09pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA
Some parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area will be closed from Wednesday 23 October to Saturday 30 November 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 15 Oct 2024, 7.35am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 7.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Palms Circuit Walking Track and Palms Picnic Area Closed for Repair
The Palms Circuit Walking Track and Palms Picnic Area of Munmorah State Conservation Area are closed for track repair from Monday 14 October 2024 to 1 February 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 6.30am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.51am
Closed areas: Wyrrabalong National Park closure for fox control shooting operation
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park will be closed within a date range of 0630 (6:30am) Monday 14th October 2024 to 2300pm Friday 20th December 2024 for fox control 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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.17pm
Fire bans: Dharug NP
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:
- Mill Creek
- Ten Mile Hollow
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.14pm
Fire bans: Yengo NP
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:
- Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
- Blue Gums
- Finchley
- Mogo
- Mountain Arm
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.04pm
Fire bans: Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 10 Aug 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2024, 9.55am
Hazard reduction burns: Mulloway Road HR
There is a fire in this park called Mulloway Road 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 Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Sat 19 Jul 2025, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Nov 2024, 11.15am
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Closed
Gap Creek Forest Walk is 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 Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 9.48am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The south Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Oct 2024, 11.15am
Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Oct 2024, 11.15am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 9.49am
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area is extremely eroded and hazardous and this closure is in place to keep the public safe.
The are has limited access for emergency services and carrying out rescues is extremely difficult and puts rescuers in danger.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 9.48am
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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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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Applies from Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Sep 2024, 10.35am
Closed areas: Area closed - Pink Caves
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 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’s 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 Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 21 Aug 2023, 9.43am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 7.05am
Other planned events: Construction Works Adjacent to Wyrrabalong National Park
Construction of the Magenta Shared Walkway on behalf of Central Coast Council is being undertaken adjacent to Wilfred Barret Drive, Magenta. These works are not within Wyrrabalong National Park and no clearing of Park Estate is planned to occur as part of these works. National Parks and Wildlife would encourage park visitors to follow any safety signage installed as part of these works. Further information regarding this project can be found at here at Magenta Shared Path Construction (continuation) | Central Coast Council (nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 12.20pm
Closed areas: Morisset Picnic Area Closed
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2019. There is now no public access to the following areas:
- The Morisset Hospital site
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore
- Morisset picnic area.
Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site. Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 8.33am
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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