Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 7 April 2026, 5.06pm
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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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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Applies from Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Mar 2026, 11.10am
Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed
Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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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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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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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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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.09pm
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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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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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am
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 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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