Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 29 May 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 5.02pm

Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands - Closed due to severe weather

Due to widespread flooding and weather impacts, all areas in the following parks are closed from 22 May and will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional park
• Worimi State conservation Area

This includes: 

• Gan Gan Beach Access, Lavis Lane and Fern Bay
• Access to the Recreational Vehicle Area
• Ganyamalbaa campground 

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. 

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 2.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 3.26pm

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

Campgrounds and picnic areas within Myall Lakes National Park are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts.

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Banksia Green campground
  • Boomeri campground
  • Brambles Green campground
  • Bungarie Bay campground
  • Cutlers Cottage
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Freshwater campground
  • Hearts Point picnic area
  • Hole in the Wall picnic area
  • Joes Cove campground
  • Johnsons Beach campground
  • Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
  • Mackaway Bay campground
  • Mungo Brush campground
  • Neranie campground and picnic area
  • Neranie Headland walking track
  • Northern Broadwater picnic area
  • Rivermouth campground
  • Shelly Beach campground
  • Stewart and Lloyds campground
  • Two Mile Sands campground
  • Violet Hill campground and picnic area
  • The Wells campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
  • Yagon campground

Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.19am to Tue 27 May 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 11.51am

Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding

Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19 May 2025 until further notice due to large swells and localised flooding.

Conditions will be reviewed daily and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Samurai Beach
  • Samurai Beach campground

Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.20pm

Closed areas: Beaches in Myall Lakes National Parks closed to 4WD vehicles due severe weather.

The following beaches in Myall Lakes National Park are closed for 4WD vehicles until further notice:

• Mungo beach
• Bennets beach
• Lighthouse beach 

These areas have been heavily impacted by severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry closed due to flooding

Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park temporarily closed until further notice due to flooding.

For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 4.05pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.15pm

Closed areas: Vehicle access to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse carpark restricted due to landslip on Kinka Road, Seal Rocks

Vehicle access along Kinka Road in Seal Rocks is limited to residents only. For further information about access to Myall Lakes National Park, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.19am

Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert

Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Tomaree Head Summit walk
  • World War II gun emplacements

Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm

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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• Tomaree National Park
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am

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 due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

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 Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am

Safety alerts: Dangerous water conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.

The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.

SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.

We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm

Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving

Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.

Please remember to:  

• Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
• Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
• Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or 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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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park