Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 4 August 2026, 9.50am

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.50am.

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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.38pm

Hazard reduction burns: East Shoal Bay HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/08/2026. The fire is called East Shoal Bay 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 3 Aug 2026, 2.36pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.43pm

Other planned events: Worimi Conservation Lands-Fox and Wild Dog Trapping Program 3 August to 14 August 2026

National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a fox and wild dog control program (cage trapping) on Worimi Conservation Lands from 3 August 2026 to 14 August 2026.

*The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs/foxes on neighbouring stock.

*Signs will be placed at main entrances to the affected parts of the National Park- Park users should keep to the middle of existing trails and not interfere with traps.

*Neighbours and park users are reminded that domestic pets are never permitted in these NPWS reserves.

Please contact the Hunter Coast NPWS office for more information on 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.27am

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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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/yacaaba-headland-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region

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).

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Yacaaba Headland walking track