Nation Parks and Wildlife Services Advises
Applies from Thu 6 Oct2022,1.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jan2023,9.21am.
Closed areas:
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Moonee Beach access trail closure
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. Applies from Wed 7 Dec 2022,5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2422, 5.43pm
Closed areas:
Area closed - Pink Caves
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 irjrry 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. Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022,12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Dec 2022,9.57am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
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 hish-rigk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high-risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing safety Act, 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:
* check for park alerts and closures
* check the tides. swell and weather conditions before setting out and never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas or in electrical storms.
* Wear your life jacket, appropriate light weight clothing and non-slip footwear 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