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Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to elevated fire danger
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 22 December to 6am Wednesday 25 December due to elevated fire danger.
The closed areas are:
- Bangalow campground
- Gap Creek campground
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS on 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Fire bans: Park fire ban
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.

Closed areas: Areas closed due to extreme fire danger
Some parts of this park are closed on Monday 23 December 2024 due to extreme fire danger. The closed areas are:

• The Great North Walk
• Informal walking track to Pindar Caves in Brisbane Water National Park
• Piles Creek Loop Walking Track, Brisbane Water National Park
• Hominy Creek, Mount Olive and 248 Walking Tracks, including Emerald Pools in Popran National Park
• Remote camping in Jilliby State Conservation Area, Palm Grove Nature Reserve and Watagans National Park
• Remote camping in Brisbane Water National Park, including Mt Wondabyne.

 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the National Parks contact centre on 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Other planned events: Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Road from Friday 13th December 2024 until Tuesday 24th December 2024.
 
Heavy Plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Olssons Avenue along Watagan Road to the intersection of Georges Road and Heaton Road. 
 
Pedestrians and vehicle should take caution when accessing these areas.
 
For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

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.

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


Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service