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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 4.54pm to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 4.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.15am

Safety alerts: Major Roadworks in Jilliby State Conservation Area - ongoing

Major roadworks are ongoing in Jilliby State Conservation Area (Southern Precinct) and part of Ourimbah State Forest.

Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected. The roads that will be affected are:

  • Red Hill Road
  • Prestons Ridge Road
  • Bradleys Point Road
  • Campbells Point Road and
  • Tooheys Road.

Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery using and working on the above roads and to drive to the conditions. Warning signs and traffic control will be in place. Work is expected to be completed by December 2024. The work is funded as part of the Fire Access and Fire Trail (FAFT) program aimed at providing safe and strategic fire trails for fire response and access.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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 25 Sep 2024, 9.09am to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Oct 2024, 9.46am

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.

Temporary closure may occur between Wednesday 26th October 2024 and Friday 29th November 2024.

 

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.

 

For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

 

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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2024, 3.30pm

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 6 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 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 27 Aug 2024, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Sep 2024, 9.10am

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall

Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 8.42am

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 Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Sat 19 Jul 2025, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.39am

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 Wed 31 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 8.23am

Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - last 850m 4WD only

The last 850m of Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only.

This section is not suitable for conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road.

Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will need to walk the last 850 metres to access the park and Ironbark picnic area.

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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 8.23am

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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