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Cabbage Palm loop walking track

Wallingat National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 23 September 2025, 1.00pm

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1.00pm.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.59pm

Other incidents: National Parks picnic and camping area gas Bar-B-Ques not available at Neranie Campground

No NPWS supplied gas BBQ's are operational at Naranie campground and picnic areas due to recent storm damage. Visitors are advised to bring their own portable gas BBQ's when visiting the area.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2025, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.49am

Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed due to high winds

The Bombah Point Ferry is closed until further notice due to high winds. 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 Thu 25 Sep 2025, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 3.29pm

Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry payment information

There is a vehicle ferry at Bombah Point which provides access across the lake (operates 8am - 6pm daily, fees apply). Under strong winds the ferry may be closed.

 

Ferry fees are as follows:

$2.50 per pedestrian

$5.50 per motorbike

$6.50 per car

$6.50 per caravan, trailer or boat trailer

$10.00 per 4 tonne or larger vehicle

 

Please note: There are NO EFTPOS facilities on the ferry, payment is CASH only. EFTPOS facilities are available at the NRMA Myall Lakes Holiday Park.

 

If you have any enquiries, 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 25 Sep 2025, 1.48pm

Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to flood impact:

  • Multiple campgrounds and associated picnic areas (see list of effected areas)
  • Yagon Road
  • Gas BBQ's at Neranie and Mungo Brush Picnic Areas

For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 5.00pm

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 call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).

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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1.00pm

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.

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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7.15am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 7.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2.21pm

Closed parks: Closed parks: Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Durand’s Island Nature Reserve, Wallis Island Nature Reserve, Yahoo Island Nature Reserve, Park closure for deer control shooting operation

Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve, Regatta Island Nature Reserve, Durand’s Island Nature Reserve, Wallis Island Nature Reserve, Yahoo Island Nature Reserve, will be closed within the following date range for deer control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park: 

  • Sept 22-30, 2025

Do not enter at any time during the night-time operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local park office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2.13pm to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 2.20pm

Closed areas: Closed section of park: Snake Island (Booti Booti National Park) closure for deer control shooting operation

Snake Island (booti Booti National Park) will be closed within the following date range for deer control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park:

  • Sept 22-30, 2025

Do not enter at any time during the night-time operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local park office on 02 6591 0300 or email npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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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 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/walking-tracks/cabbage-palm-loop-walking-track/local-alerts

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