Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 22 July 2021, 7.59pm
Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 1.53pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 7.59pm.
Closed areas: Closed areas due to blue-green algae
A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued in the following areas:
- southern area of Myall Lakes near Bombah Point and Mungo Brush
- Myall River downstream towards Hawkes Nest
The following areas are closed:
- Black Oaks picnic area
- Brambles Green campground
- Dees Corner campground
- Engels Reach picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- Mungo Rainforest walk
- Mungo walking track
- Northern Broadwater picnic area
- Pipers Creek picnic area
- Tamboi picnic area
- Tamboi walking track
- Wells campground
- White Tree Bay campground
Do not undertake activities where you may come into contact with the water.
Blue-green algae levels will be monitored and the closures will be lifted as soon it is safe to do so.
Updates on blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be found on the WaterNSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am
to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.23pm.
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park closed due to flooding
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
- Banksia Green
- Stewart and Lloyds
- Yagon
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 7.59pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to blue-green algae
A Red Alert for blue-green algae has been issued in the following areas:
- southern area of Myall Lakes near Bombah Point and Mungo Brush
- Myall River downstream towards Hawkes Nest
The following areas are closed:
- Black Oaks picnic area
- Brambles Green campground
- Dees Corner campground
- Engels Reach picnic area
- Mungo Brush campground
- Mungo Rainforest walk
- Mungo walking track
- Northern Broadwater picnic area
- Pipers Creek picnic area
- Tamboi picnic area
- Tamboi walking track
- Wells campground
- White Tree Bay campground
Do not undertake activities where you may come into contact with the water.
Blue-green algae levels will be monitored and the closures will be lifted as soon it is safe to do so.
Updates on blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be found on the WaterNSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 14 Jul 2021, 2.54pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 12.36pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures
The following tracks will be closed from the Big Rocky 4WD track intersection, from Wednesday 14 July until Friday 30 July 2021:
- Skate Bay trail
- North Samurai track
This is to ensure the visitor and contractor safety during track repairs and upgrade works. No pedestrian access is possible to this section of the walking track and no detour is in place during this closure.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Most of Myall Lakes National Park closed due to flooding
Most areas in Myall Lakes National Park continue to be severely impacted by flooding. Flood waters entering the Myall Lake system have inundated campgrounds and roads.
Most campgrounds remain closed for an extended period. All roads west of the Pacific Highway remain closed, pending further assessment from NPWS.
Please avoid all waterways due to public health risk and navigational safety issues.
The following campgrounds are open:
- Banksia Green
- Stewart and Lloyds
- Yagon
NPWS is progressively reopening parts of the park as it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 20 Mar 2021, 12.30pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jun 2021, 11.10am
Closed areas: Wreck Beach walking track damaged
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sat 7 May 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.29am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.47am
Other incidents: Bombah Point Ferry Closed
Bombah Point Ferry is currently closed due to flooding, and will remain so until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2020, 1.24pm
Closed areas: Ocean Rocks walking track
Ocean Rocks walking track in Tomaree National Park is closed due to landslide from Thursday 20 February 2020. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
All main visitor areas, including Tomaree Summit walk, will remain open. You can still access Tomaree Head via Tomaree Summit walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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