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Applies from Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 2.29pm
Other planned events: Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance work
Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance is scheduled to occur from Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 1 August 2025, pending weather. During this work, the boat ramp will be closed and machinery will be operating within and around the campground. The campground will remain open during this time.
For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 026591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 9.37am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.50am
Closed areas: Tomaree Head Summit Track temporary detour for track maintenance
A section of the Tomaree Head Summit track will be closed for two days while track maintenance works are carried out to improve visitor safety. The track will be closed from the Wednesday 23 July to the afternoon of Friday 25 July 2025.
The closure will be between the Zenith Beach car park and the bottom of the first staircase.
The summit and all other visitor areas are still open with detours in place around the foreshore and through Tomaree Lodge to access:
- Tomaree Head Summit
- Gun Emplacements
Please follow the directions from signage and NPWS staff while these works are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Anna Bay NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 3.41pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - Lower vantage point closure
The lower easterly section of Sugarloaf Point lighthouse is closed until further notice to enable access stabilisation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.50am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:
- Many campgrounds and picnic areas
- Mungo Brush and Neranie boat ramps.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5.00pm
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands Beachfront Driving Open
Worimi Conservation Lands is open following severe weather from the recent East Coast Low.
The following remain closed:
- Selected sites in Ganyamalbaa campground for rehabilitation
Visitors are reminded to exercise caution along the beachfront as well as in the Recreational Vehicle Area as there is a lot of water lying around and potential hazards.
Please avoid using the beachfront two hours either side of high tide due to pinch points along the beach.
Four-wheel drive users are reminded that between Gan Gan and Lavis Lane is beachfront driving only and diverting onto or behind the frontal dune is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12.56pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.41pm
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 5.16pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Wallingat National Park
The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm loop track
- Coachwood loop track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12.57pm
Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.25am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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