Published 09 November 2026
Some Back Beach accessways are temporarily closed after erosion damaged dune areas and access structures.
The City has assessed each site and is carrying out repairs in order of risk and public safety.
Our drone imagery shows how erosion has damaged parts of the dunes and access points.
We know this isn’t ideal, especially with summer just around the corner. Erosion has hit some accessways hard, and our crews are working to fix them and reopen in stages.
| Accessway | Status |
| Hastie Street | Currently open with additional works starting next week |
| Hungry Hollow | Works starting next week; expected to reopen in about two weeks |
| Other accessways | Reopening in stages; most expected to be open by the first week of December |
Timeframes depend on site conditions and how much work each location needs. This page will be updated as accessways reopen.