Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.08am

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.

Take care and drive to conditions.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area