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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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am
Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.
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.
Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 10.05am
Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA
The Brunkerville Fire Trial in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed for Road maintenance from Monday 31 March to 7 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.45am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.05pm
Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance
Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
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 Feb 2025, 12.33pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm
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 Monday 3rd February 2025 and Wednesday 30th April 2025.
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 Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.19am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.
During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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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
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Sat 5 Apr 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am
Closed parks: Manobalai Nature Reserve and Tangory Nature Reserve closed due to aerial pest operation
Manobalai Nature Reserve and Tangory Nature Reserve is closed from 5am Tuesday 1 April to 6pm Friday 4 April 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf SCA
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 March 2025. Sugarloaf Range Rd between the intersection with Mount Sugarloaf Rd in the North to the intersection with Wakefield Forest Rd to the South for Vegetation Management.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 6.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10.00am
Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Tomago Precinct for deer control shooting operation
Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park may be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 5th August 2024 to 11:00pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active the shoot operation area will be delineated 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 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 2.28pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.12am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.28am
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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