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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1.24pm
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 2.02pm
The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.57pm
Sections of Yuelarbah Walking Track are subject to surface damage due to the recent wet weather. The trail is muddy and slippery. Take care and proceed with caution.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 2.32pm to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 2.56pm
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 Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6.00am to Wed 24 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4.05pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial and ground shooting operation for feral animal control from Wednesday 3 to Wednesday 24 September 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area.
The below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau will be closed during this period, including:
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
Road users may experience short delays on Barrington tops Forest Rd, Tubrabucca Rd and Pheasants Creek Rd.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please email conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 7.00am to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.59am
Gloucester Tops Road will be closed just past the Gloucester River campground from 7am Monday 1 Sept until 5pm Friday 5 Sept 2025 to allow NPWS to undertake essential road maintenance works. The campground and picnic area, plus Sharpes Creek and Gloucester River walking tracks, will remain open during this period.
NPWS apologies for any inconvenience.
For further information contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 2.03pm
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 November 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 2.51pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3.04pm
Visitors are advised that beach front driving has reopened in the Worimi Conservation Lands.
Take caution at a pinch point 14 to 16km south of the Gan Gan entry and do not attempt to drive this section if less than 2 hours before or after high tide.
Please remember to:
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 Nelson 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 Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.54am
Wallingat River Campground closed due to flooding.
If you have any enquires, please contact the local Manning Great Lakes office on 02 6591 0300
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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Aug 2025, 9.47am
Yagon campground in Myall Lakes National Park is temporarily closed due to localised flooding on access road.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Aug 2025, 8.49am
There is currently no vehicle access to Williams Top Picnic Area or Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (due to closure of Williams Top Rd and Lagoon Pinch Forest Rd in Chichester State Forest) following serve weather.
Access to the Corker Trail is only via Williams River Picnic Area and Rocky Crossing Walk, adding an additional 9km (one-way) to the walk to Careys Peak/Wombat Creek Campground.
Walkers need to be experienced and well prepared for long-distance, remote hiking.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices.
For more information on accessing Barrington Tops National Park contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10.17am
Part of Big Rocky Trail is closed to vehicles due to flooded roads from Tuesday 5 August 2025 until further notice. The closure is from the intersection with Sewerline Trail to the end car park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.39pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.19am
Trevor Tops Rd in Black Bulga State Conservation Area and Cabbage Tree Rd in Chichester State Forest (Main Creek area) are closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather.
Roads leading to the reserve have been damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the reserve once the trails are inspected, and any issues remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 8.52am
The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing MidCoast Council to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.
The same weather event has also caused major damage on the western side of the plateau, forcing Upper Hunter Shire Council to place a 2.5T load limit on the section of road west of the Dingo Gate - see 2.5 tonne Load Limit in Place – Barrington Tops Forest Road - UHSC.
For more information on the councils closures please contact the appropriate council directly.
For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10.17am
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: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 2.28pm
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 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10.17am
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9.13am
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.31am
Dr Seuss (Seuss Land) Track, Glenrock SCA, will be closed from the 6th May for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks, weather dependant.
Closure signage and physical barriers will be in place when the track is closed. For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.22am
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 Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9.13am
The section of Tubrabucca Rd between Horse Swamp campground and the ridge east of Paddys Creek bridge is currently closed due to impacts from the recent severe weather event.
For further information contact the Scone NPWS office on (02) 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.25am
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 8.14am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.59am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9.12am
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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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
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 8.26am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/rivermouth-campground/local-alerts
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.
Day passes are available from a card operated pay machine at Mungo Brush campground or from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app. You’ll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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