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Applies from Fri 9 Jan 2026, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 9.21am
Closed areas: Areas closed within Myall National Park due to Bushfire recovery
Some parts of Myall Lake National Park are closed due to post bushfire recovery and potential risk to public safety. The closed areas are:
- Little Nugra Rd
- Nerong Rd
- Boundary Rd
- Jacks Creek Trail
- All areas north of Little Nugra Road and South of Booral Rd
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes Area NPWS office 02 6591 0300 (BH).
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Applies from Fri 9 Jan 2026, 3.43pm to Fri 16 Jan 2026, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jan 2026, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Rivermouth Campground in Myall Lakes National Park temporarily closed
Rivermouth Campground is temporarily closed for public safety.
For further information contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH)
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jan 2026, 4.05pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impact.
NPWS is working towards reopening 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 Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11.00am to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.45pm
Other planned events: Korsmans Trail and Korsmans campground temporary closure - road works
The following areas will be closed for road upgrade works from Tuesday 27 January to Wednesday 11 February 2026:
- Korsmans Trail
- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
- Korsmans boat ramp
- Cutlers Cottage
Visitors should also expect minor traffic disruptions outside of these dates. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Wed 28 Jan 2026, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 8.57am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Tuesday 27th January 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 Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10.53am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 8.54am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban: Hunter Coast National Parks and Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. The only location that is exempt is Ganyamalbaa Campground in Worimi National Park - fires are permitted here (unless Total Fire Ban) within the fire pits only. 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 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.57am
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):
- Korsmans Road: Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
- Stoney Creek Road: Feb to March 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Dec 2025 to April 2026
- Yagon Road: March – April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July - 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 Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Jan 2026, 9.49am
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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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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