Guudji Yiigu – A Worimi Welcome
Worimi Conservation Lands, the RVA and Ganyamalbaa Campground is CURRENTLY CLOSED to vehicles and will reopen Friday January 24th 2025.
Most of the Worimi Conservation Lands will be open this long weekend with some temporary closures still in place following severe weather.
The recent storms impacted the Aboriginal-owned Worimi Conservation Lands, with hazardous conditions and the exposure of large numbers of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites in the park, forcing the closure of the park to beach driving.
From time-to-time severe weather events have an impact on the WCL that require temporary closures.
For this long weekend:
· Vehicles are allowed on the beach front between the Gan Gan 4WD access at Anna Bay and the Lavis Lane 4WD access at Williamtown only. The Fern Bay 4WD access is temporarily closed.
· Dune driving in the Recreational Vehicle Area will be temporarily closed. This means no quad bikes, ATVs or four wheel drives on any dunes.
· Camping is not available with the temporary closure of Ganyamalbaa campground.
· Pedestrians are allowed on the beach as per usual.
Commercial tour operators will continue to access the park with agreed measures in place to ensure the exposed cultural sites are not impacted. The Aboriginal-owned Worimi Conservation Lands is jointly managed by the local Worimi community and NPWS, under the direction of the WCL Board of Management. The Board is committed to protecting Worimi cultural heritage and providing safe and sustainable visitor access.
People are reminded to respect other visitors and staff – who are working to protect the natural and cultural values of the land – and ensure everyone enjoys their visit. Visitors who do not follow directions given by staff will be asked to leave and may be fined.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
Safety alerts: Use caution when beach driving. Don’t swim at the unpatrolled beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Don’t swim here
Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.
The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited here – you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit – and to return home safely.
