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Joes Cove campground

Myall Lakes National Park

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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.33am

Closed areas: Fishermans Bay walking track to Little Kingsley Beach closed

Parts of Tomaree National Park area are closed for construction of new track, and rehabilitation of existing track. This also includes upcoming helicopter lift operations.
Access from High Street in Fisherman's Bay to Little Kingsley is closed from today Wednesday June 7, to 5pm Friday June 30 2023.  
 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200, or email npws.huntercoast@enviornment.nsw.gov.au 

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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.10pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 3.35pm

Other planned events: Major upgrade to Booti Hill Walking Track, Booti Booti National Park - Changes to access

Major improvements are underway on the Booti Hill Walking track to provide a sustainably designed track and enhanced visitor experience. 

Sections of track will be affected by temporary closures and detours during June-July 2023. 

For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 12.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.05pm

Closed areas: Tomaree Summit walk- Partial closure for track repairs

Parts of Tomaree Summit walk are closed from Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023. This closure is to allow upgrades to the walking track, including the steel staircases which are currently dismantled. 

The following areas are closed during this time:

  • Tomaree Summit
  • Access to the Gun Emplacement via Tomaree track (Red paved path from the bottom carpark).
  • Tomaree track leading to Tomaree Summit
  • Connection track leading to Tomaree Summit

Access to the Gun Emplacements is possible during this period via Tomaree Lodge on Gun Emplacement Road. There is no access from the Gun Emplacement to the Summit. 

Please do not enter closed areas, or walk around closure signs or barriers. It causes erosion and the trampling of sensitive vegetation. Threatened orchids are present throughout the area.

Check the map on this webpage to view other great walks in Tomaree National Park and to plan your walk.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the NPWS Hunter Central Coast area office or call 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 2.01pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.03pm

Closed areas: Roads and Fire Trails closed due to road works

Some parts of Tomaree National Park are closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023 while fire trails are being maintained. The closed trails are:

  • Big Rocky Trail
  • Sewerline Fire Trail
  • Derigderee Fire Trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 12.36pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.39pm

Safety alerts: Construction work - The Ruins campground and picnic area

The Ruins beach amenities block is temporarily closed from Monday 30 January due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone and use the northern track to access Seven Mile Beach.

The main amenities block is still open for use.

For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 2.19pm

Closed areas: Partial closure - Tomaree Coastal walk Southern Gateway

Ad hoc closures will be required to the concrete footpath between Pacific Avenue carpark (old cemetery) and the Tomaree National Park boundary at Birubi beach from  Tuesday May23 until June 30 2023. 

The closures are to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. During times of closure pedestrians are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.

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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

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 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.48pm

Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound 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 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.44pm

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 Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.19am to Mon 3 Jul 2023, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.02pm

Safety alerts: Tomaree Coastal Walk Construction - Caution

Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion by July 2023.

New track construction and existing track upgrades:

  • In Boat Harbour Kingsley Beach & Little Kingsley Beach.
  • In Boat Harbour between Ocean Pde and the Morna Point Slot Canyon
  • In Anna Bay between Iris Moore Reserve and Fishermans Bay
  • At the Middle Rock Headland between One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach
  • Big Rocky Precinct between Big Rocky and Little Rocky and between Big Rocky and North Samurai Trail
     

For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200

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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 2.11pm

Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track is 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. 

Walkers should not use this track under any circumstances.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Apr 2023, 9.28am

Closed areas: The Mungo Track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.

You will need to follow the detour on The Mungo Track 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 rejoin The Mungo Track route. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning 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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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track closed

Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.

Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Apr 2023, 7.48am

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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.04pm

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.

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 office on 02 4984 8200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/joes-cove-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region
  • Myall Lakes National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day.

    The park has coin/card operated pay machines at Mungo Brush campground. Day passes are also available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.

    Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).

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