July 12, 2025
Worimi Conservation Lands’ beach driving open for school holidays Visitors are reminded to exercise caution along the beachfront. Photo: WCL.

Worimi Conservation Lands’ beach driving open for school holidays

THE Worimi Conservation Lands reopened at first light on Saturday 5 July following severe weather from the recent East Coast Low.

The following entry points remain closed to vehicles: Fern Bay 4WD entry at Fern Bay, and selected sites in Ganyamalbaa campground.

Visitors are reminded to exercise caution along the beachfront as well as the Recreational Vehicle Area due to water pooling and other potential hazards after the storm.

Please avoid the beachfront one hour either side of high tide due to pinch points along the beach.

Four-wheel drive users are reminded that between Gan Gan and Lavis Lane is beachfront driving only, diverting onto or behind the frontal dune is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, please contact the National Parks and Wildlife Service Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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