The impact of the recent wild weather is still being felt at Samurai Beach, Ganyamalbaa Campground and Worimi Conservation Lands where waves have created dangerous drop-offs for beach driving.
In addition to a significant amount of marine debris which has washed up, the large swell combined with high tides has created drop-offs some 3 or 4 metres high, making the beach fronts impassable and dangerous for all vehicles.
The beach will remain closed to vehicles and camping for another few days, at least until 16 March.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Area Manager Rachel Reese said the impact is significant but temporary and the beaches are expected to recover relatively quickly. However, the closure is for the public’s safety and to protect Worimi cultural sites and the frontal dune.
‘Visitor safety is our priority– these conditions are simply too dangerous for any beach driving or camping activities. Closure signs have been installed.
‘Visitors may still enter these parks on foot; however, we urge caution as marine debris and drop offs can be hazardous to pedestrians also.
‘A big thanks to the local community, as well as Sydney visitors, for supporting these ongoing beach closures during severe weather,’ Ms Reese said.
NPWS staff will continue to monitor conditions and will re-open the beach and campgrounds when conditions improve.
