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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the NSW mid-north coast most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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North Head campground

Murramarang National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 8.09am to Sat 31 May 2025, 8.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am.

Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean

Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean

Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 8.09am to Sat 31 May 2025, 8.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am

Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean

Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean

Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed

Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 30 June. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.

If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff. 

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

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 2.36pm

Closed areas: Depot Beach Campground closed for Maintenance

Depot beach campground will be closed for upgrades from May 8th to June 30th 2025

The office will be unmanned during this period; Pretty Beach campground office will be able to assist with any enquiries during this time 02 4457 2019

 

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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 8.29am

Safety alerts: Cullendulla Beach erosion

Cullendulla Beach is changing shape from the impacts of coastal erosion.

During high tide, walking access via the beach into Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve from the carpark on Myamba Parade may be restricted by the ocean.

While in the reserve, visitors should continue to monitor conditions and time their walk with a lower tide.

Tide predictions for Batemans Bay are found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

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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/north-head-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region

  • Murramarang 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 pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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