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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the NSW mid-north coast most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.
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Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 4.32pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 1.25pm
Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Booti Booti office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.44pm
Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed from 2pm Thursday 22 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May 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.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 11.20am
Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed from 2pm Tuesday 20 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May 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.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.27pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.43pm
Wallingat National Park is closed until further notice due to severe weather impacts. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Booti Booti office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 12.06pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.56pm
Indian Head Campground is closed from 13 May to 28 May 2025 due to severe weather and flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 2.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.36pm
Campgrounds and picnic areas in Myall Lakes National Parks closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Booti Booti office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.20pm
The following beaches in Myall Lakes National Park are closed for 4WD vehicles until further notice:
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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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.45am
Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.
Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.
Avoid Moorland Exit for Caravans:
Access via the Moorland exit is generally more difficult for vehicles towing caravans due to narrow and rougher road conditions.
For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.18pm
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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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 4.05pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.15pm
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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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 1.48pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 1.54pm
The following roads are closed until further notice due to landslips:
- Jarrah Road
- Masons Bend Road
For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 5.00pm to Sun 1 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 2.08pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11 May 2025 to 1 June 2025 in the following reserves:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 May 2025, 10.18am
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 May 2025, 2.21pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.26am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.28am
Some parts of the park are closed from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June 2025 due to construction works.
The closed areas are:
Picnic areas of Wallabi Point and Saltwater National Park
Showers and amenities
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Booti Booti NPWS office (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.46am
Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays.
The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.19am
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday the 14th of April 2025 while a footbridge is replaced on Dawson River walking track. The works are expected to be complete within two weeks depending on weather The closed areas are:
Dawson River Walk,
A carpark at the Picnic area to enable a site compound
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am
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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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.10pm
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.30am
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/cape-hawke-lookout/local-alerts
Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office or the Park'nPay app. You'll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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