Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 22 July 2025, 11.50am
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31am
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 August 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2026 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Aug 2025, 7.56am
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 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 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 4 Aug 2025, 11.02am
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 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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