Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.10am

Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground closed due to flood repairs

White Tree Bay campground in Myall Lakes National Park remains temporarily closed due to damaged amenities from flood impact. NPWS is working towards reinstating these facilities as soon as possible. For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on ph: 6591 0300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Sat 5 Sep 2026, 1.52pm to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Sep 2026, 1.56pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed

Stewart and Lloyds Campground is closed from Saturday 5 September to 10am Saturday 3 October 2026 for park operations and maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300 

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Stewart and Lloyds campground

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 9.43am

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

2 September 2026 update:

• Diamond Head Road, from the northern (Dunbogan) entry point to Kylies Beach campground, was graded in mid-July.
• Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground leading to Coralville Road, was graded in early-August. 
• Crowdy Bay Road, between Coralville and Crowdy Head Road, was graded in late-August.

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.

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

Affects 1 park and 13 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 8.55am

Closed areas: Wingham Brush boardwalk repair

Boardwalk footings and structural timbers were destroyed due to sediment load over timbers post may25 flood event. A contractor is replacing the timbers and the flying fox circuit and the section from the riverbank to the boardwalk between Isabella and Farquhar street will be closed for one week

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• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wingham Brush boardwalk

Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of Threatened Species Protection Works

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting works to protect wildlife, particularly threatened shorebirds, from the 18th August 2026 to 4th October 2026.

Feral animal control will occur within Khappinghat National Park and Khappinghat Nature Reserve.

Please stay on formed tracks and trails, and don't wander into the bush during the operation period.

A reminder that domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in NPWS National Parks managed lands.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 11 Aug 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.51am

Other planned events: Works at Diamond Head campground

Bollard replacement works are being undertaken at Diamond Head campground. There will be some disturbance from machinery during construction hours 8am-5pm on weekdays. No work will be undertaken on weekends.

Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie 02 6588 5555 for any enquiries.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head campground

Applies from Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 7.18am

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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• Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.10am

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. 

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.35am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground

Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

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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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 8.25am

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Cabbage Palm loop walking track
  • Coachwood loop walking track
  • Double Wharf to Whoota lookout cycle loop
  • Double Wharf trail
  • Sugar Creek trail

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Ferny Creek campground