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Last reviewed: Tue 8 September 2026, 3.02pm
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2026, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 3.02pm.
Hazard reduction burns: Polyclinic HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/09/2026. The fire is called Polyclinic HR. 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.
Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 8.29am
to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 8.34am.
Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 8.35am.
Safety alerts: Caution heavy machinery in use at campground and beachside
Work is being carried out at Samurai Beach due to a recent increase in vandalism. Heavy vehicles and machinery may be in use from Monday September 7 to Friday September 11, 2026.
Please follow any directions from signage and staff.
For more information, please contact NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 2 locations in this park:
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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.26am
to Mon 12 Oct 2026, 9.27am.
Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.31am.
Other planned events: Track work at Kingsley Beach
Track works are currently underway at Kingsley Beach in Tomaree National Park. Closures and detours may be in place. Please follow advice from signs, staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the Anna Bay NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.27am.
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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Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 5.38am to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 11.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.30am
Closed areas: Maintenance Works Yuelarbah Carpark Detour in place
Maintenance works will be undertaken in Yuelarbah carpark on the Tuesday 8 September 2026 and Wednesday 9th September 2026, access to the park will not be affected with a detour in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4946 4100.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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