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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.17am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.54am
Safety alerts: Samurai Beach Open - Avoid Beach Driving 1 hour each side of High Tide
Visitors are advised that the Samurai Beach Access and beach front driving have reopened.
Take CAUTION 1 hour either side of High tide when traversing the beachfront.
Please remember to:
- Check the local tide information guide before accessing the beach https://www.tideschart.com/Australia/New-South-Wales/Port-Stephens-Shire/Nelson-Bay/
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your trip for another day.
- Avoid driving through seawater, foam, or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly.
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 Anna 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 Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.49am
Other incidents: National Parks picnic and camping area gas Bar-B-Ques not available at Neranie Campground
No NPWS supplied gas BBQ's are operational at Neranie campground and picnic areas due to recent storm damage. Visitors are advised to bring their own portable gas BBQ's when visiting the area.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.51am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:
- Multiple campgrounds and associated picnic areas (see list of effected areas)
- Yagon Road
- Gas BBQ's at Neranie and Mungo Brush Picnic Areas
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.41pm to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.44pm
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands Op en - Take Care when traversing the beachfront
Visitors are advised that beach front driving has reopened in the Worimi Conservation Lands.
Take caution at a pinch point 14km 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 Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 5.00pm
Other planned events: Road upgrades in Myall Lakes National Park
Multiple roads within Myall Lakes National Park are planned for upgrade under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund Program.
Visitors can expect minor changes to access during the following timeframes (weather permitting):
- Neranie Road: Oct – Nov 2025
- Korsmans Road: Oct – Dec 2025
- Mungo Brush Road - Stage 1 Reseal: Oct – Nov 2025
- Stoney Creek Road: Nov 2025 to March 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Oct 2025 to March 2026
- Yagon Road: March – April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July - Oct 2026
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 5.15pm to Sun 12 Oct 2025, 5.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 5.16pm
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 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.05pm
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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10.17am
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: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.04pm
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 Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
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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