From the Barrington Tops mountains, across the Hunter and along the Coast, recent weather events have affected National Parks and visitors are advised to plan their trip and check National Parks Alerts before heading off.
'Sustained wet weather, big seas and flooding have impacted many of our national parks across the region,' the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Hunter Central Coast Director Kylie Yeend said.
'We have temporarily closed some of our campgrounds, walking tracks and vehicle access onto some beaches due to the hazardous conditions,' Ms Yeend said.
'Easter is a busy time and we've been preparing for visitors, but please check our NPWS Alerts before heading off weather conditions and our temporary closures are very changeable at present.'
Near Port Stephens both Stockton Beach on Worimi Conservation Lands (WCL) and Samurai Beach are currently closed to vehicles as are all campgrounds in the area, including Tattersalls Campground (Karuah NP), Samurai Beach Campground (Tomaree NP) and Ganyamalbaa Campground (WCL).
The high-water level in Myall Lakes also means most lakeside camping areas are closed and the Bombah Point ferry is currently closed. Meanwhile some national park beaches from the Central Coast up to Manning Great Lakes areas continue to be impacted by flood debris or beach erosion from large coastal swells.
'There are still many areas to visit once the weather improves. The NPWS Barrington Tops team is really pleased to have re-opened the bridge to Gloucester Tops in time for the Easter holidays,' Ms Yeend said.
'Visitors can now drive for a day trip to Gloucester Tops, or camp at Gloucester River in Barrington Tops National Park for the first time in 6 months.
'Plan your trip and check the latest updates online before you go.
'National parks are by their very nature, wild and remote places. We want people to enjoy themselves while also taking care due to the unpredictability of weather and other natural hazards.'
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