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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 1.18pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 11.46am
Other planned events: Yacaaba Headland walking track upgrade
NPWS is upgrading Yacaaba Headland walking track in Myall Lakes National Park between March and August 2024 to address extensive erosion and risks to public safety. The track will remain open for the majority of the upgrade. Please follow safety signs and stay out of construction and revegetation areas. Check this alert for updates before your visit.
For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or via email.
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Applies from Sat 16 Mar 2024, 10.03am to Wed 20 Mar 2024, 6.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Mar 2024, 10.20am
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access Track temporary closures during hazardous tree works
Samurai Beach Access Track will be closed from 07:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 19 March and Wednesday 20 March 2024 while hazardous tree work is being conducted. The closed area will restrict daytime vehicle access to:
- Samurai Beach and
- Samurai Beach campground
Walk-in access to Samurai Beach remains open from Big Rocky and One Mile Beach.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 9.00pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Mar 2024, 9.06am
Closed areas: Partial closure within Booti Booti National Park
Parts of Booti Booti National Park will be closed within a date range of 21:00pm Monday 4th March 2024 to 00:01am Friday 22nd March 2024 for Rusa Deer control shoot operations, preventing localised economic impacts and protecting Threatened Ecological Communities within the park.
“do not enter” at any time.
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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Feb 2024, 9.32am
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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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 6.06pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks track closed until further notice
Ocean Rocks track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jan 2024, 7.53am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 10.25am
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.36am
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Feb 2024, 1.56pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 22 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024 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, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Mar 2024, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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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