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Aboriginal culture

Tomaree National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm

Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 3.34pm to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm.

Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track closed until further notice

Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.

 

The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.

 

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 3.09pm to Sat 5 Oct 2024, 4.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 2.04pm

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland temporary closure

Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is temporarily closed while environmental and cultural heritage assessments are undertaken.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 2 Oct 2024, 3.04pm to Mon 7 Oct 2024, 12.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 12.09pm

Closed areas: Samurai Beach closed overnight

Samurai Beach in Tomaree National Park is closed overnight over the October long weekend from Friday 4 October to Monday 7 October 2024. There is no vehicle access between 7pm and 6am during this time.

Samurai campground will remain open to guests with a booking only. There is no beach camping.

You can still access Samurai Beach during the day. All main visitor areas will remain open and signs will be in place around closed areas.

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

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.12am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.17am

Closed parks: Corrie Island Closed to protect endangered birds

Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 1st of October 2024 to 5pm Monday 31st March 2025 to protect the nesting area for endangered birds.

 

Visitors will not be able to visit, or land anywhere on Corrie Island at any time, day or night.

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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 8.11am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 8.31am

Closed areas: Stewart & Lloyds Closed for Wildlife Management

Stewart & Lloyds Campground will be closed from 18/9/24 - 29/11/24 due to wildlife management.  Please phone the Manning Great Lakes Area office for any queries on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2024, 2.04pm

Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.

Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.

NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:

  • Fingal Beach
  • One Mile Beach
  • Anna Bay

We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 12.20pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

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

Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour 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 re-join the Mungo Track.

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-geography-aboriginal-culture-tomaree-national-park/local-alerts

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