Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Alert
The World Health Organisation has announced that COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) is a pandemic. The Australian & New South Wales Governments are monitoring and responding to the Coronavirus outbreak.
These (Government) links will show your responsibilities and how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms.
These links are being updated daily, please refer to the information prior to planning any visit to Belmont Wetlands State Park.
The World Health Organisation has announced that COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) is a pandemic. The Australian & New South Wales Governments are monitoring and responding to the Coronavirus outbreak.
These (Government) links will show your responsibilities and how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms.
These links are being updated daily, please refer to the information prior to planning any visit to Belmont Wetlands State Park.
COVID-19 Update 5 June 2020 Camping Registration required for Belmont Wetlands State Park Nine Mile Beach for your ongoing safety.
In order for Belmont Wetlands State Park to comply with COVID-19 health requirements that will allow over night stays on Nine Mile Beach, Belmont, all visitors wanting to camp on beach front will be required to complete a recreational use registration using the following link:
Crown Lands Recreational Trails then select Recreational Use Crown Land in New South Wales, then select Tracks & Trails, then select Camp Registration Form. Choose Belmont Wetlands State Park options in your answers.
We ask all people in your group to complete the registration form and remind all visitors that the MAX group size is 10 people. All social distancing guidelines remain in effect and we ask visitors to remember to bring personal hygiene (toilet, sanitiser etc.)
Update 3 pm 29 May 2020
Out-of-Region Visitors to Return. As of the 1st June 2020, Recreational Trips across NSW will be allowed following the easing of restrictions.
Overnight stays on our Belmont Wetlands State Park Nine Mile Beachfront will then be allowed once again with groups of no more than ten.
BWSP asks all visitors to abide by physical distancing measures (4 square metre rule) during this time to keep our community safe.
Blacksmiths to Ocean Park Road section remains impassable at all tide levels, so 4WD access at these locations should not be attempted. Safe access only by the northern Kalaroo Road entrance.
Update 11 am 27 May 2020
Nine Mile Beach Reopened from Third Creek to Ocean Park Road entry. Access via 24 hour Kalaroo Road entry at BWSP entrance. Exercise Caution at High Tide. Blacksmiths to Ocean Park Road section remains impassable at all tide levels, so 4WD access at these locations should not be attempted. All current COVID-19 restrictions remain (as outlined in previous post below*)
Update 10 am 23 May 2020
Nine Mile Beach Closed until further notice.
Dangerously Heavy Seas and Destructively High Tides have forced the immediate closure of Nine Mile Beach between Redhead and Blacksmiths. Please obey the Blocked Entries for your safety. Penalties Apply.
Update Noon - 15 May 2020
*Relaxation of Small group visitation restriction: The allowed number of visitors together at one site, practicing social distance, has been increased to 10 maximum in line with state regulations. No camping or sunbaking. Under the Public Health Amendment order 2020 (COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and movement), our Park remains open for the purpose of exercise and recreational fishing ONLY. Exercise may include walking, surfing and swimming. Sun bathing and congregating in groups of more than 10 are not permitted. Remember to keep your social distances.
We ask any person considering traveling to the Park for any other reason to please cancel your travel plans and stay at home (non-essential travel). Visitors that have travelled more than 30km (outside of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie region) will be deemed non-essential travel for the above recreational needs.
Rangers will be patrolling the Park to ensure compliance. We thank you for your cooperation.
Update: Noon - 22nd April 2020
Annual Beach Permits for Nine Mile Beach, Belmont Wetlands State Park are now available once again through all our outlets. We apologise for the delays and inconvenience in recent times and that the hoped-for changes (date to date etc.) have yet to eventuate. The system stays as before, with an expiry date of 1st March 2021.
While the current COVID-19 conditions still apply (See *below), it is hoped that once the situation eventually improves, those now classed as out-of-area will be able to return to the beach they love. *As most visitors would be aware both State and Federal Governments have Public Health Orders in effect. Under the Public Health Amendment order 2020 (COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and movement), our Park remains open for the purpose of exercise and recreational fishing ONLY. Exercise may include walking, surfing and swimming. Sun bathing and congregating in groups of more than 2 are not permitted. Remember to keep your social distances.
We ask any person considering traveling to the Park for any other reason to please cancel your travel plans and stay at home (non-essential travel). Visitors that have travelled more than 30km (outside of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie) will be deemed non-essential travel for the above recreational needs.
Rangers will be patrolling the Park to ensure compliance and we ask if you are directed to leave the Park that you do so. NSW Police Force has already attended and will continue to attend our Park for compliance in this area. We all need to do our bit, and comply with the current Public Health Orders to reduce and prevent further spread of this virus within our community.
Please see the website and Facebook for latest updates.
Update: Noon - 17th April 2020
*At the Park the only open access gate is our 24 hours access via Kalaroo Rd, Belmont.
No Camping on Nine Mile Beach. No access visits from out of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie area. Short exercise visits only if local Newcastle-Lake Macquarie Permit Holders. No groups. No sunbaking. Keep social distance. Obey all rangers' instructions.
Update : Noon - 29th March 2020
*At the Park the only open access gate is our 24 hours access via Kalaroo Rd, Belmont.
Update : Noon - 27th March 2020
*In keeping with the escalating COVID-19 health situation and in accordance with the Governments directives, Belmont Wetlands State Park now prohibits overnight stays and gatherings of more than 10 people until further notice.
The situation is being regularly monitored with updates posted both on the website and our Facebook page.
In order for Belmont Wetlands State Park to comply with COVID-19 health requirements that will allow over night stays on Nine Mile Beach, Belmont, all visitors wanting to camp on beach front will be required to complete a recreational use registration using the following link:
Crown Lands Recreational Trails then select Recreational Use Crown Land in New South Wales, then select Tracks & Trails, then select Camp Registration Form. Choose Belmont Wetlands State Park options in your answers.
We ask all people in your group to complete the registration form and remind all visitors that the MAX group size is 10 people. All social distancing guidelines remain in effect and we ask visitors to remember to bring personal hygiene (toilet, sanitiser etc.)
Update 3 pm 29 May 2020
Out-of-Region Visitors to Return. As of the 1st June 2020, Recreational Trips across NSW will be allowed following the easing of restrictions.
Overnight stays on our Belmont Wetlands State Park Nine Mile Beachfront will then be allowed once again with groups of no more than ten.
BWSP asks all visitors to abide by physical distancing measures (4 square metre rule) during this time to keep our community safe.
Blacksmiths to Ocean Park Road section remains impassable at all tide levels, so 4WD access at these locations should not be attempted. Safe access only by the northern Kalaroo Road entrance.
Update 11 am 27 May 2020
Nine Mile Beach Reopened from Third Creek to Ocean Park Road entry. Access via 24 hour Kalaroo Road entry at BWSP entrance. Exercise Caution at High Tide. Blacksmiths to Ocean Park Road section remains impassable at all tide levels, so 4WD access at these locations should not be attempted. All current COVID-19 restrictions remain (as outlined in previous post below*)
Update 10 am 23 May 2020
Nine Mile Beach Closed until further notice.
Dangerously Heavy Seas and Destructively High Tides have forced the immediate closure of Nine Mile Beach between Redhead and Blacksmiths. Please obey the Blocked Entries for your safety. Penalties Apply.
Update Noon - 15 May 2020
*Relaxation of Small group visitation restriction: The allowed number of visitors together at one site, practicing social distance, has been increased to 10 maximum in line with state regulations. No camping or sunbaking. Under the Public Health Amendment order 2020 (COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and movement), our Park remains open for the purpose of exercise and recreational fishing ONLY. Exercise may include walking, surfing and swimming. Sun bathing and congregating in groups of more than 10 are not permitted. Remember to keep your social distances.
We ask any person considering traveling to the Park for any other reason to please cancel your travel plans and stay at home (non-essential travel). Visitors that have travelled more than 30km (outside of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie region) will be deemed non-essential travel for the above recreational needs.
Rangers will be patrolling the Park to ensure compliance. We thank you for your cooperation.
Update: Noon - 22nd April 2020
Annual Beach Permits for Nine Mile Beach, Belmont Wetlands State Park are now available once again through all our outlets. We apologise for the delays and inconvenience in recent times and that the hoped-for changes (date to date etc.) have yet to eventuate. The system stays as before, with an expiry date of 1st March 2021.
While the current COVID-19 conditions still apply (See *below), it is hoped that once the situation eventually improves, those now classed as out-of-area will be able to return to the beach they love. *As most visitors would be aware both State and Federal Governments have Public Health Orders in effect. Under the Public Health Amendment order 2020 (COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and movement), our Park remains open for the purpose of exercise and recreational fishing ONLY. Exercise may include walking, surfing and swimming. Sun bathing and congregating in groups of more than 2 are not permitted. Remember to keep your social distances.
We ask any person considering traveling to the Park for any other reason to please cancel your travel plans and stay at home (non-essential travel). Visitors that have travelled more than 30km (outside of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie) will be deemed non-essential travel for the above recreational needs.
Rangers will be patrolling the Park to ensure compliance and we ask if you are directed to leave the Park that you do so. NSW Police Force has already attended and will continue to attend our Park for compliance in this area. We all need to do our bit, and comply with the current Public Health Orders to reduce and prevent further spread of this virus within our community.
Please see the website and Facebook for latest updates.
Update: Noon - 17th April 2020
*At the Park the only open access gate is our 24 hours access via Kalaroo Rd, Belmont.
No Camping on Nine Mile Beach. No access visits from out of Newcastle-Lake Macquarie area. Short exercise visits only if local Newcastle-Lake Macquarie Permit Holders. No groups. No sunbaking. Keep social distance. Obey all rangers' instructions.
Update : Noon - 29th March 2020
*At the Park the only open access gate is our 24 hours access via Kalaroo Rd, Belmont.
Update : Noon - 27th March 2020
*In keeping with the escalating COVID-19 health situation and in accordance with the Governments directives, Belmont Wetlands State Park now prohibits overnight stays and gatherings of more than 10 people until further notice.
The situation is being regularly monitored with updates posted both on the website and our Facebook page.
This is a Public Notice.
Please be advised that failure to comply with these directions can result in severe penalties of up to $5,500 (50 penalty points).
Please be advised that failure to comply with these directions can result in severe penalties of up to $5,500 (50 penalty points).
welcome to Belmont wetlands state park
Belmont Wetlands State Park is a large area of natural bushland, sand dunes and wetlands nestled on the coast at Lake Macquarie near Redhead and Belmont. It is popular with walkers, 4WD vehicles and bird watchers alike.
Belmont Wetlands State Park is run by a volunteer community group appointed by the Minister for Crown Land, the Belmont Wetlands State Land Manager Board (LMB). These volunteers are dedicated to restoring the environment, improving recreation and community access, and working with the community, Lake Macquarie City Council and other groups to ensure this State Park remains safe, beautiful and in public ownership. The Board is not funded and all works are only possible with grants and partnerships. The land is a reserve owned by the State of NSW, and is Crown Land under the Department of Primary Industries.
The Land Manager Board (LMB) meets monthly. If you have an issue or idea you would like tabled, please use our contact form.
Belmont Wetlands State Park is run by a volunteer community group appointed by the Minister for Crown Land, the Belmont Wetlands State Land Manager Board (LMB). These volunteers are dedicated to restoring the environment, improving recreation and community access, and working with the community, Lake Macquarie City Council and other groups to ensure this State Park remains safe, beautiful and in public ownership. The Board is not funded and all works are only possible with grants and partnerships. The land is a reserve owned by the State of NSW, and is Crown Land under the Department of Primary Industries.
The Land Manager Board (LMB) meets monthly. If you have an issue or idea you would like tabled, please use our contact form.
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history
On the eastern side of Lake Macquarie, on what is now BWSP, land was granted to the Redhead Coal Mining Company Limited between 1883 and 1886 and permission was given to build a railway line on a raised embankment through the wetlands from Belmont to Adamstown. Read more...
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