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Applies from Fri 26 Apr 2024, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 3.46pm
Drivers / vehicles on Watagan Forest Road are advised to expect temporary delays due to road maintenance works being carried out.
Works include vegetation maintenance and surface grading on the road. Traffic control will maintain contraflow through out the works but delays may be incurred.
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Applies from Fri 28 Jun 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 12 Jul 2024, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 3.01pm
The Northern access track onto Zenith Beach in Tomaree National Park is closed for upgrade works.
Pedestrian access onto Zenith Beach is still available via the Southern access track.
For more information please call the Hunter Coast Office on (02)4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.51am to Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 7.57am
Boomeri, Brambles Green, Stewart & Lloyds, White Tree Bay and Mungo South campgrounds are closed until 18/9/24 for winter maintenance. Mungo North campground remains open.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2024, 2.09pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 11.10am
Rocky Crossing Walk is closed for pedestrian bridge replacement works. The project is progressing well and the track will be reopened as soon as possible. Blue Gum Loop Walk and Williams River Picnic Area remain open.
For more information, phone NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 11.06am
Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.17am
Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is temporarily closed while environmental and cultural heritage assessments are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 19 Jun 2024, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.16am
The Shaft Track will be closed while improvements and maintenance works are being carry out.
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 Fri 21 Jun 2024, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.15am
Temporary closure of Scout Camp Road, Whitebridge, the road will be closed on the weekdays of the Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd of July 2024.
Construction will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm, with access to the road for residents of the Scout Camp being available outside these hours.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 6.32pm to Mon 1 Jul 2024, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 12.39pm
As a result of excessive rain over the last few weeks, the access track to Samurai Beach is inundated with water and is closed for public safety, as is the campground, until Monday July 01. Pedestrian access is permitted to the beach.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2024, 5.08pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Jun 2024, 10.19am
Yuelarbah Walking Track will have essential maintenance that will be occurring to the elevated boardwalk from Wednesday 19th June 2024. A detour will be in place on the Yuelarbah Management Trail, but this section is not wheelchair accessible.
For the safety of the community and workers, please follow any directions by contractors and NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Thu 16 May 2024, 2.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 4.09pm
Closed area: Reload Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area
The track will be closed while improvements and maintenance works are being carry out.
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 11 Mar 2024, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 4.07pm
Upgrade works will be occurring on Bombala Walking Track from Monday 26th February. The work will address beach access, erosion and drainage issues, rehabilitation of a decommissioned track section and upgrading sections of track surface.
The walking track will remain open to the community during the work.
For the safety of the community and workers, please follow any directions by contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 14 Dec 2023, 3.34pm to Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.00am
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:
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 September 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 Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Jun 2024, 9.37am
Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.
The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.
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Applies from Fri 31 May 2024, 7.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 May 2024, 1.30pm
The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles from Friday 31 May 2024 due to the annual winter closure:
The following areas also closed to vehicles during this time:
You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jun 2024, 7.00am to Sat 27 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 1.11pm
Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park at Tomago Wetlands from 3 June 2024 to 27 July 2024.
The operation will use1080 (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 NPWS Lower Area Office NPWS for more information on 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 3.34pm to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.
The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 May 2024, 10.34am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jun 2024, 7.56am
Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.
Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
- Fingal Beach
- One Mile Beach
- Anna Bay
We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely
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Applies from Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 9.43am
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 14 Feb 2024, 10.39am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Jun 2024, 4.04pm
The Pinny Beach footbridge will be closed until further notice for essential repairs. The coastal walking track will remain open with access south and north of the bridge by detouring around Pinny Lagoon. Take care when traversing Pinny Lagoon during periods of high tidal activity.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 12.43pm
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 Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 9.59am
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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 9.08am
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 Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 3.52pm
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.36am
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 8.38am
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jun 2024, 8.17am
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:
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.54am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jun 2024, 9.43am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/seaham-swamp-nature-reserve/local-alerts
Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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