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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 4.05pm to Mon 12 May 2025, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.06pm
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.00am to Mon 12 May 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 3.40pm
The following campgrounds within Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flooding:
For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 65910300
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.12am
NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
Please do not swim or enter the water along the unpatrolled beaches on Tomaree National Park and Worimi Conservation Lands. These beaches include:
Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations at these beaches.
Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip, currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service may also be limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 1.01pm to Thu 8 May 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 1.07pm
Wallingat Campground is currently closed due to flooding. For further information please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Apr 2025, 8.39am
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12.43pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.45am
Neranie Road in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for upgrade works from 10 June to 30 June 2025.
The following areas will be closed during this time:
For more information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local 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 Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am
Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.
The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.
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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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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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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/picnic-areas/hole-in-the-wall-picnic-area/local-alerts
Myall Lakes 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 a card operated pay machine at Mungo Brush campground or from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app. You’ll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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