Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.10am

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.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Joes Cove campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Ferny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Tue 7 Apr 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 6.19pm

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 Monday 6th 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 12.44pm

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed due to landslips and flood damage

The Glen Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9.42am

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Cabbage Palm loop walking track
  • Coachwood loop walking track
  • Double Wharf to Whoota lookout cycle loop
  • Double Wharf trail
  • Sugar Creek trail