Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 17 April 2026, 9.28am

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 9.28am.

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 Mon 18 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 10.21am

Other planned events: Big Rocky Trail closed for road work

Big Rocky Trail will be closed to vehicles from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 May for road maintenance work. Big Rocky is still accessible on foot. Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 4.44pm

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