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McBrides Beach

Booti Booti National Park

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Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Palmers Trail culvert replacement

Road works and culvert replacement have begun to Palmers Trail with construction machinery likely to use Duck Holes Trail which is part of the Khappinghat Crk walking track. 

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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 12.22pm

Other planned events: Roadworks Talawahl Nature Reserve

Roadworks are underway on a section of Coates Road (from Clarendon Forest Retreat to Blackbutt Road junction) from Monday 20 July to Monday 27 July 2026.

This road section is closed during this period.

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. 

For further information contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 8.22am

Other planned events: Cabbage Tree Road

Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 7th August (excluding weekends)

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 Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 5.18pm

Closed areas: Yagon campground closed for roadworks

Yagon campground in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed due to roadworks from 20 July to 31 July 2026.

Please drive safely and follow roadwork signs and directions from traffic control.

For more information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.53pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 4.01pm

Other planned events: Coralville road closure due to bridge replacement

The bridge over Freshwater Creek on Coralville Road will be closed for maintenance from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August, weather permitting. The road and bridge are managed by MidCoast Council. 

This closure will affect access to Crowdy Bay National Park from the Coralville Road entry point, via Jericho Road off the Pacific Highway.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington.

Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route.

For enquiries about the bridge maintenance works and Coralville road closure, please contact MidCoast Council on (02) 7955 7777.

For enquires about access to Crowdy Bay National Park, please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.30am

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

9th July 2026 update: Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park has recently been graded from the northern entry point to Kylies Beach campground. Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground, has been patched with additional gravel. Grading will continue south from Kylies Beach campground towards the Coralville Road intersection after the school holidays, and then move to Crowdy Bay Road. 

The roads will remain open during works, however please be mindful of changed road conditions, heavy machinery, and workers on the road. Expect short delays, drive safely, and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers. 

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 1.12pm

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
  • 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 Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 7.47am

Closed areas: Dimond Beach access works

The emergency vehicle access requires repair which is planned to take place from today through till thursday. Alternate access to the estuary will be provided via the adjacent walkway to beach, and the carparking found their. 

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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 9.27am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.16pm

Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed

Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm

Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion

Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion 

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm

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 Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.11am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park

Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:

  • Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
  • Double Wharf Trail
  • Sugar Creek Trail

For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.59am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge

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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/beach/mcbrides-beach/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
  • Booti Booti 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 the Manning Great Lakes Area Office or the Park'nPay app. You'll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.

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