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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.17am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.54am
Safety alerts: Samurai Beach Open - Avoid Beach Driving 1 hour each side of High Tide
Visitors are advised that the Samurai Beach Access and beach front driving have reopened.
Take CAUTION 1 hour either side of High tide when traversing the beachfront.
Please remember to:
- Check the local tide information guide before accessing the beach https://www.tideschart.com/Australia/New-South-Wales/Port-Stephens-Shire/Nelson-Bay/
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your trip for another day.
- Avoid driving through seawater, foam, or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over or behind the frontal dune or on any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Anna 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 Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.49am
Other incidents: National Parks picnic and camping area gas Bar-B-Ques not available at Neranie Campground
No NPWS supplied gas BBQ's are operational at Neranie campground and picnic areas due to recent storm damage. Visitors are advised to bring their own portable gas BBQ's when visiting the area.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.51am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:
- Multiple campgrounds and associated picnic areas (see list of effected areas)
- Yagon Road
- Gas BBQ's at Neranie and Mungo Brush Picnic Areas
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2.13pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: Closed section of park: Snake Island (Booti Booti National Park) closure for deer control shooting operation
Snake Island (booti Booti National Park) will be closed within the following date range for deer control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park:
Do not enter at any time during the night-time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1.00pm
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park
Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
- Double Wharf Trail
- Sugar Creek Trail
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 5.15pm to Sun 12 Oct 2025, 5.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 5.16pm
Closed areas: Landslip Shoal Bay East Trail, Quarry Hill
Tomaree Coastal Walk (Shoal Bay East Trail) is closed south of Wreck Beach Trail and north of Box Beach Road due to a land slip impacting the track.
Visitors are requested to avoid the area.
Detour for walkers is via Garden Place, Essendene Rd and Verona Rd, Shoal Bay
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Office (02) 49848200
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Applies from Sat 4 Oct 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 3.31pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 13th October 2025 to 27th October 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.05pm
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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.22am
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.
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.04pm
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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