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Applies from Fri 27 Feb 2026, 3.13pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 3.55pm
Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry out of service
The Bombah Point Ferry will be out of service from Monday 23 February to Friday 20th March 2026 for essential maintenance.
Please access Myall Lakes National Park via Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.10am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impacts:
- Dees Corner campground
- Joes Cove campground
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
NPWS is working to reopen these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Tue 7 Apr 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 6.19pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Monday 6th April 2026, unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Feb 2026, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions
Mungo Beach is closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions from 25 January 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 2.43pm
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):
- Korsmans Road: Nov 2025 to Feb 2026
- Stoney Creek Road: March to April 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Dec 2025 to April 2026
- Yagon Road: March to April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July to Oct 2026
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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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 7 Jan 2026, 12.43pm
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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