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Applies from Tue 10 Sep 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 3.04pm
Hazard reduction burns: Chinamans HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 10/09/2024. The fire is called Chinamans HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 5.18pm to Tue 17 Sep 2024, 5.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 5.32pm
Other planned events: Hazard Reduction burning in Wallingat National Park
NPWS plans to conduct a hazard reduction burn in Wallingat National Park from Tuesday 10th to Wednesday 11th September, 2024.
Some minor 4WD trails will be temporarily closed during and after the burn, including; Rocky Gap Trail, Chinaman's Trail and Piper's Trail.
Sugar Creek Road will remain open, however access may be controlled during burning operations.
Visitors are asked to adhere to warning signs and trail closures.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 8 Sep 2024, 5.00pm to Mon 7 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Sep 2024, 5.14am
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed to protect the nesting aear for endangered birds
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from 5pm Sunday 8th of September to 5pm Monday 7th October because of operations to protect the nesting area for endangered birds.
Visitors will not be able to visit, or land anywhere on Corrie Island at any time, day or night, while the operation is underway.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.18am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland temporary closure
Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is temporarily closed while environmental and cultural heritage assessments are undertaken.
Penalties 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 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 4.08pm
Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions
Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.
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 is also limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
- Fingal Beach
- One Mile Beach
- Anna Bay
We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
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 Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.51am to Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jul 2024, 4.15pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed for maintenance
The following campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park are closed until Wednesday 18 September for winter maintenance:
- Boomeri campground
- Brambles Green campground
- Stewart and Lloyds campground
- White Tree Bay campground
- Mungo South campground
Mungo North campground is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 3.34pm to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track closed until further notice
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.
The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 9.08am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Road repairs
Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 10.41am
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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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 10.42am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access
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: Fri 2 Aug 2024, 12.20pm
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
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 Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Aug 2024, 11.02am
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
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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