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Dark Point Aboriginal Place

Myall Lakes National Park

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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.33pm to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.31pm

Closed areas: Worimi Conservation Land Beachfront Driving Closure

Visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed. There is insufficient beach remaining to allow for the safe travers by 4WD vehicles, forcing the temporarily closure of the beach from Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown from Wednesday 30th July 2025 to Monday 4th August 2025 due to recent weather conditions. 

The following areas are open:

  • Lavis Lane entry
  • Recreational Vehicle Area
  • Ganyamalbaa campground (delete if in June)

 

Please remember to:

  • Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
  • Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
  • Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast 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 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: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.37am

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 Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 2.29pm

Other planned events: Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance work

Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance is scheduled to occur from Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 1 August 2025, pending weather. During this work, the boat ramp will be closed and machinery will be operating within and around the campground. The campground will remain open during this time.

For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 026591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.50am

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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.41pm

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 due to track construction and environmental assessments.

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/aboriginal-sites/dark-point-aboriginal-place/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region
  • 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 pass
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Emergency services

  • 000

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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