Stockton and Samurai beaches have been closed to vehicles after several days of large swells have soften the sands and made the beaches impassable and unsafe, National Parks and Wildlife Service have said.
"There is insufficient beach remaining in these locations to allow for the safe traverse by 4WD vehicles, forcing the temporary closure of both beaches," said NPWS spokesperson Andrew Bond said.
Dune driving in the designated Recreational Vehicle Area in the Worimi Conservation Lands remains open, however is only accessible via the Lavis Lane entrance at Williamtown. Drivers are reminded not to drive on the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply.
The Samurai Beach campground has also been temporarily closed. Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances and NPWS staff will be advising visitors of the closure.
NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions at Samurai and Stockton beaches and will re-open the beach when conditions improve, Mr Bond said.
