Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 9.16pm

Fires - Advice: NEWMANS RD, TOPI TOPI

There is a fire in this park called NEWMANS RD, TOPI TOPI. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.28pm

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry Temporarily Closed due to maintenance

Bombah Point Ferry is temporary closed due to unplanned maintenance works. No vehicle or pedestrian access is available on the ferry during closure. The National Paks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience caused. For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Office on 02 6591 0300 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.35pm

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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• 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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26pm

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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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Joes Cove campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 10 Apr 2026, 11.08am to Fri 17 Apr 2026, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 11.11am

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beachfront Driving Caution

Visitors are advised to always exercise caution whilst driving on beach front, conditions can change rapidly due to hazardous weather, surf and tides.

• Driving within one hour either side of high tide is not recommended due to increased risk from changing weather and ocean conditions.
• Subject to assessment- Consult website for the most current advice HOME - Worimi Conservation Lands
• If the beach becomes impassable, safely turn around and backtrack along your original route to exit. Do not drive over frontal dunes or vegetation, as this is prohibited and penalties apply.

For further information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast Office on (02) 4984 8200

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 5.03pm to Sun 19 Apr 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 5.06pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until midnight Sunday 19th 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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• Myall Lakes National Park
• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.40pm to Mon 20 Apr 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 8.34am

Safety alerts: Worimi Beach Is Unsafe for Swimming

Worimi beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.

• Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
• The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
• Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches- Birubi Beach at Anna Bay is the nearest lifeguard patrolled beach.

These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.13pm to Fri 17 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 9.24am

Closed areas: Glenrock State Conservation Area

Debs Parade in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed for Maintenance from Monday, 23 February to Friday,17 April 2026

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

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• Glenrock State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.09pm

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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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2026, 11.16am

Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works

Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed due to reopen Thursday 30 April 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.

Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:   

• Ripleys Trail
• Ten Mile Road
• Lone Pine Road
• Callaghans Trail
• Drews Trail
• Nine Mile Road
• Allen Road  

During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.  

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• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 3.34pm

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):

• Stoney Creek Road: March to June 2026
• Bombah Point Road: March 2026 to April 2026 
• Yagon Road: May to June 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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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2026, 6.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 3.30pm

Other planned events: Changed Access to the Grandis Picnic Area

Stoney Creek Road from the Grandis Picnic Area to The Lakes Way will be closed for road upgrade works from Monday 30 March to Friday 1 May.

Access to the Grandis Picnic Area will still be possible via Wootton Way.

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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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Grandis picnic area

Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.32am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

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

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• Wallingat National Park
  • Ferny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.23am

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

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks 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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• Hunter Wetlands National Park

Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.03am

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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• Hunter Wetlands National Park

Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 8.56am

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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• Glenrock State Conservation Area
  • Yuelarbah walking track

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 6.11pm

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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• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

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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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

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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• Wallaroo National Park