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Tomaree National Park

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Last reviewed: Wed 8 October 2025, 11.54am

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.17am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.54am.

Safety alerts: Samurai Beach Open - Avoid Beach Driving 1 hour each side of High Tide

Visitors are advised that the Samurai Beach Access and beach front driving have reopened.

Take CAUTION 1 hour either side of High tide when traversing the beachfront.

Please remember to:

  • Check the local tide information guide before accessing the beach  https://www.tideschart.com/Australia/New-South-Wales/Port-Stephens-Shire/Nelson-Bay/
  • Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your trip for another day.
  • Avoid driving through seawater, foam, or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly.

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

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Anna Bay Area Office on (02) 4984 8200 from 8;30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.

Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.04pm.

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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 12.32pm to Thu 16 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Oct 2025, 12.47pm

Other planned events: Bombah Point ferry closed for routine maintenance, Thursday 16th October 2025

Maintenance works on the Bombah Point ferry is planned. The ferry will be closed from 7am to 5pm on Thursday 16th October. No vehicle or pedestrian access is available on the ferry during these times. The National Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.14pm to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.16pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 30 September to 24 December 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.49am

Other incidents: National Parks picnic and camping area gas Bar-B-Ques not available at Neranie Campground

No NPWS supplied gas BBQ's are operational at Neranie campground and picnic areas due to recent storm damage. Visitors are advised to bring their own portable gas BBQ's when visiting the area.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.51am

Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:

  • Multiple campgrounds and associated picnic areas (see list of effected areas)
  • Yagon Road
  • Gas BBQ's at Neranie and Mungo Brush Picnic Areas

For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.41pm to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.44pm

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands Op en - Take Care when traversing the beachfront

Visitors are advised that beach front driving has reopened in the Worimi Conservation Lands.

Take caution at a pinch point 14km to 16km south of the Gan Gan entry, and do not attempt to drive this section if less than 2 hours before or after high tide.

Please remember to:

  • Look out for storm debris, soft sand, erosion, washouts and drop-offs,
  • Avoid driving through seawater, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly.
  • Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your trip for another day.

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

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8;30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 5.00pm

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):

  • Neranie Road: Oct – Nov 2025 
  • Korsmans Road: Oct – Dec 2025 
  • Mungo Brush Road - Stage 1 Reseal: Oct – Nov 2025 
  • Stoney Creek Road: Nov 2025 to March 2026
  • Bombah Point Road: Oct 2025 to March 2026 
  • Yagon Road: March – April 2026 
  • Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July - Oct 2026 

For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).

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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1.00pm

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 Mon 8 Sep 2025, 7.00am to Thu 30 Oct 2025, 4.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 3.44pm

Other planned events: Fire Trail Maintenance Glenrock SCA

Fire Trail maintenance will be undertaken in Glenrock SCA from the 08/09/2025 to the 30/11/2025

Trails which may be affected but not exclusive to include 

Scenic Drive Trail,

Depot Trail,

Gun Club Road, 

Yuelarbah Managment Trail,

Bailey's Fire Trail,

Easement Fire Trail

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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.48pm

Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)

On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”

Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8.54am

Safety alerts: Yuelarbah Walking Track - Surface damage, proceed with caution

Sections of Yuelarbah Walking Track are subject to surface damage due to the recent wet weather. The trail is muddy and slippery. Take care and proceed with caution. 

For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office 02 4946 4100.

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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.05pm

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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10.17am

Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair

Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.

Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.

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

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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 Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.25am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

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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/visit-a-park/parks/tomaree-national-park/local-alerts

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