Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 1.23pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 1.25pm

Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands -Beachfront Driving Caution

Beachfront Driving Caution

Due to current coastal conditions, please drive with caution on Worimi Conservation Lands.

Please note:

• Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop offs.
• Avoid driving through sea water or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. 
• If in doubt turn around and back track on the route you've driven, to exit the park.
• Check conditions and weather before arriving.
• Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply.

Staff will monitor conditions.

For more information contact the NPWS office at Anna Bay on 02 4984 8200, during business hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 10.46am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 11.08am

Closed areas: Ramsar Road Ash Island

Parts of Ramsar Road/Southbank Road will be closed for road maintenance from Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October 2026. Ramsar Road will be closed at the intersection of South Arm so the area can still be accessed

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.

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• Hunter Wetlands National Park

Applies from Tue 15 Sep 2026, 8.47am to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 8.51am

Safety alerts: Scenic Drive - Booti Booti National Park - Planned Road Maintenance

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Scenic Drive from Tuesday 15th 2026 until Friday 18th 2026.

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Lakes Way along Scenic Drive.

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing this area.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes office on (02) 6591 0300

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• Booti Booti National Park

Applies from Sat 5 Sep 2026, 1.52pm to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 10.28am

Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds Campground temporarily 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 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.

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

Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 1.14pm to Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 1.19pm

Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed to protect nesting threatened shorebirds

Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 September 2026 to Sunday 7 March 2027 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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• Corrie Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.28am

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 Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.55am

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

On selected nights between 30 June and 30 October 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 Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 9.27am

Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park

Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Areas will be closed by signage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)

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• Hunter Wetlands National Park

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 Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am

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 2025 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
  • The Welcome walk

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.

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• 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