Hunter Wetlands National Park

Hunter Wetlands National Park is in Kooragang north of Newcastle. The island national park is based around a the Kooragang Wetlands is home to interesting historic and natural features. Enjoy boardwalks, river views, bike riding and picnicking.

There are alerts raised for Hunter Wetlands National Park as at Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:40:31 +1000
Safety alerts: Hunter Wetlands National Park (Tomago Precinct) closure for deer control shooting operation
Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed within a date range of 0630 (6:30am) Monday 5th August 2024 to 2300pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assests within the park.
 
When active the shoot operation area will be delignated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the nighttime operation.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
 
For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email [email protected].

Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100