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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
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 Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.08am
Closed areas: WCL PARTIAL CLOSURE – BEACH FRONT DRIVING & GAN GAN 4WD ENTRY TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Worimi Beachfront access will be impacted by large swells on the weekend and, will be
Closed from Friday 29/6/2025 - Monday 1/9/2025, pending damage assessments
The Recreational Vehicle Area and access via Lavis Lane and Fern Bay remain open
Conditions are hazardous – please take care and drive safely.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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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
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands Open - Take care when traversing the beach front
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:
- Look out for storm debris, soft sand, erosion, washouts and drop-offs,
- Avoid driving through seawater, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your trip for another day.
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.45am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:
- Many campgrounds and picnic areas
- Mungo Brush and Neranie boat ramps.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.29am
Closed areas: Yagon campground and Yagon Road are closed due to flooding
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 5 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.37am
Closed areas: Big Rocky Trail closed due to flooding
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 Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31am
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 Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 2.28pm
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
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 29 Jul 2025, 9.47am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
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 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: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
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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