STOCKTON beach has been closed to traffic due to large swells causing unsafe driving conditions and “a real risk of vehicles becoming swamped by the sea”, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) says.
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Monday’s stormy weather combined with high tides had made the beach, in the Worimi Conservation lands area, impassable to all vehicles, NPWS Hunter coast area manager Andrew Bond said on Monday afternoon.
“The extreme weather conditions and large swell has made beach driving currently dangerous and unsafe for all vehicles, even at low tide,” Mr Bond said.
“Visitors can still access the 350-hectare recreational vehicle area at the southern end of the park via the Lavis Lane 4WD entry.”
He said for safety, beach users were reminded “not to attempt to traverse the beach between Lavis Lane and Anna Bay as there is a real risk of vehicles becoming swamped by the sea”.
“Driving behind the frontal dunes is also dangerous and illegal”, Mr Bond said.
The beach will re-open to four-wheel driving when conditions improve.
For further details contact NPWS Hunter coast area on 02 4984 8200 or visit worimiconservationlands.com.
