Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.54pm
Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am
to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.54pm.
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park closed due to flood
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
- Banksia Green
- Stewart and Lloyds
- Yagon
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 10 Jun 2021, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jun 2021, 9.59am
Closed areas: Tomaree Head & Fingal Island Closure
Tomaree Head will be closed to all visitors on Tuesday 15 June 6:00 AM - 13:00 PM
The Tomaree Head Summit walking track will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday 15 June 2021.
Fingal Island will be closed to visitors - Walking Track maintenance
The Tomaree World War 2 emplacements and all walking tracks on the Tomaree Headland will be closed for essential repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 12.56pm to Fri 25 Jun 2021, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jun 2021, 3.31pm
Other planned events: Closures for aerial spraying program
A number of areas will be closed for an aerial weed spraying program between 10 May and Friday 25 June 2021. The closed areas will be in the following National Parks:
- Booti Booti National Park
- Saltwater National Park
- Tomaree National Park
- Myall Lakes National Park (including Broughton Island)
- Khapphinghat Nature Reserve
- Stormpetrel Nature Reserve
- Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve
- and some adjoining Crown Lands
Certain areas will be closed for 1-2 days while the helicopter spraying of bitou bush is conducted. NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please follow safety signs and directions given by staff. The herbicide used is Metsulfuron-methyl 600WG.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 5.46am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 May 2021, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Camping area closed for maintenance
The Ganyamalbaa camping area will be closed from Tuesday 1 June until Wednesday 30 June 2021 to rest sites, undertake maintenance and enable regeneration.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 May 2021, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track damaged
Wreck Beach walk is temporary closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
NPWS anticipates the temporary closure will be in place for a extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 8 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 6.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 12.36pm
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closure - major road upgrade
Wallingat National Park is closed from Monday 8 March 2021 until Tuesday 31 August 2021. The closure is to allow for major roadworks including drainage upgrades and replacement of damaged bridges to improve access within the park.
This work is weather dependent and the closure will be reviewed in late June based on progress of the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sat 7 May 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.29am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.54pm
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park closed due to flood
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
- Banksia Green
- Stewart and Lloyds
- Yagon
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.47am
Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed
Bombah Point Ferry is currently closed due to flooding, and will remain so until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground closed
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 10.34am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jul 2020, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse - closed to vehicles
The Fingal Island access trail and Point Stephens Lighthouse are closed to vehicles.
The sea conditions at the spit are variable, unpredictable and subject to change at short notice. People have drowned attempting to cross the Fingal Spit, and even at low tides the spit can be impacted by fast-moving water.
For more information call the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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