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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm
Safety alerts: Safety Alert Severe Weather Conditions expected to impact Tomaree National Park and surrounds
Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low visitors are advised of a safety alert for Tomaree National Park.
Tomaree National Park is expected to be impacted by damaging high winds and heavy rain, with potential for falling trees, localised landslips, and flooding.
The following areas impacted by this event include:
- Tomaree Coastal Walk
- Tomaree Head Summit Walk
- Tomaree Head lookout storytelling point
- World War II Gun Emplacements
- Fort Tomaree Walk
This safety alert is in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
Please remember to check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
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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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.07pm
Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands temporarily closed to Vehicles.
WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VEHICLES.
Guudjii Yiigu – A Worimi Welcome
Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low, visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed on the Worimi Conservation Lands.
The Worimi Conservation Lands are expected to be impacted by damaging winds, large swell, coastal erosion and storm damage..
The following accesses are temporarily closed to vehicles:
- Gan Gan 4wd entry Anna Bay
- Lavis Lane 4wd entry Williamtown
- Fern Bay 4wd entry Fern Bay
- Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA)
- Ganyamalbaa campground
The closure will be in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
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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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 9.39am
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:
- Many campgrounds and picnic areas
- Mungo Brush, Korsmans and Neranie boat ramps.
- Mungo Brush Road
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
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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