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Applies from Fri 17 May 2024, 3.00pm to Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 2.16pm.
The Pelican Beach Lookout Area of Wyrrabalong National Park is closed for visitor infrastructure maintenance from Monday 3 June to Tuesday 4 June 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 8.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 11.34am.
Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park will be closed between 1700 (5pm) Friday 17 March 2024 to 0500 (5am) 30 June 2024 for fox control ground shoot operations. These operations aim to protect threatened species, such as the Little Tern or New Holland Mouse.
When active, the shoot operation area will be delineated by signage advising visitors "do not enter" during the night-time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the Central Coast Area office on (02) 4972 9000 or email conservation.hccb@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Mon 21 Aug 2023, 9.43am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.50pm.
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.
Applies from Wed 15 May 2024, 10.33am to Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 10.39am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Monday 20 May 2024 to Sunday 2 June 2024. The operation will use Metsulfuron Methyl 600WG for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place in Munmorah State Conservation Area from Birdie Beach carpark and south through to Lake Munmorah finishing at Budgewoi.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Munmorah State Conservation Area;
Birdie Beach carpark / Birdie Beach south of Tea tree access
Elizabeth Bay Drive access to Birdie Beach from Lake Munmorah to Budgewoi
Rutile walking track from Lake Munmorah to Budgewoi
Elizabeth Bay Drive access to Lake Munmorah from Lake Munmorah to Budgewoi
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 49729000.
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Applies from Tue 7 May 2024, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 8.11am
Catherine Hill Bay (Catho) Lookout will be closed for maintenance works from 07/05/2024 until 01/06/2024.
Temporary fencing will be in place, please do not enter closed areas during this time.
Works aim to regrade the road surface and redirect traffic to a two way drive in and out removing the loop. Old unsightly concrete blocks will be replaced with large sandstone blocks that will act as seating around the site.
This will all help to tie in the proposed coastal walk that will run through the heritage precinct.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the Local National Parks area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 26 Apr 2024, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 8.11am
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 12 Apr 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 8.06am
Frazer Beach access stairs are temporarily closed due to extensive erosion. Works will be scheduled to stabilise and fix these stairs as soon as possible. Until then the stairs will remain closed. NPWS apologises for this inconvenience.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 11.18am
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 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Mar 2024, 1.55pm
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 14 Dec 2023, 3.34pm to Mon 1 Jul 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2024, 2.59pm
Major roadworks are scheduled to commence from Wednesday 27th December 2023 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 June 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 Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 8.11am
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:
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 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 Sat 28 Oct 2023, 3.54pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 10.06am
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
There is no vehicle access across Little Jilliby jilliby Creek in either direction. Locked gates are in place in several locations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast 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 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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Sun 11 Aug 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 9.17am
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Mar 2024, 9.20am
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 9.17am
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/wyrrabalong-national-park/local-alerts
Wyrrabalong National Park is open from 5.30am to 8pm during daylight saving and 5.30am to 6pm rest of year.
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