Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 8.56am

Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.

For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Muogamarra Nature Reserve

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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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout

Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.41pm

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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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 4.11pm

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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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 5.00pm

Fires - Not Applicable: WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, CENTRAL MANGROVE

There is a fire in this park called WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, CENTRAL MANGROVE. 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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• Jilliby State Conservation Area