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Gur-um-bee picnic area

Wallingat National Park

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Aug 2025, 1.13pm

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):

  • Neranie Road; Oct – Nov 2025 
  • Korsmans Road; Oct – Dec 2025 
  • Mungo Brush Road -Stage 1 Reseal; Oct – Nov 2025 
  • Stoney Creek Road;  Nov 2025 to March 2026
  • Bombah Point Road;  Oct 2025 to March 2026 
  • Yagon Road:  March – April 2026 
  • Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2;  July - Oct 2026 

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on Ph: 6591 0300 (BH)

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Applies from Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.54am

Closed areas: Wallingat River Campground closed due to flooding.

Wallingat River Campground closed due to flooding.

If you have any enquires, please contact the local Manning Great Lakes office on 02 6591 0300

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10.45am

Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:

  • Many campgrounds and picnic areas
  • Mungo Brush and Neranie boat ramps.

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Aug 2025, 9.47am

Closed areas: Yagon campground and Yagon Road are closed due to flooding

Yagon campground in Myall Lakes National Park is temporarily closed due to localised flooding on access road. 

For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 3.32pm

Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles

Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is temporarily closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact.

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)

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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 3.31pm

Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed

The Bombah Point Ferry is closed until further notice due to high winds & elevated water levels. This will be reviewed daily. For any inquiries, please contact the local Manning Great Lakes 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 Sat 10 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 11.13am

Other incidents: Vehicle access restrictions to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Vehicle access to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse along Kinka Road, Seal Rocks is limited to residents only due to a landslip.

For further information, please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 11.02am

Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Wallingat National Park

The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:

  • Cabbage Palm loop track
  • Coachwood loop track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact 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: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.25am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/gurumbee-picnic-area/local-alerts

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