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Applies from Tue 27 Jan 2026, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 8.12pm
Fires - Advice: PACIFIC HWY, NERONG
There is a fire in this park called PACIFIC HWY, NERONG. 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 Sun 1 Feb 2026, 11.54am to Tue 10 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.20pm
Closed areas: Parts of Myall Lakes National Park near Mungo Brush are closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire.
The closed areas are:
- All campgrounds, picnic areas and the section of Mungo Walking Track between the Broadwater Ferry at Bombah Point Road to the southern Myall Lakes National Park boundary on Mungo Brush Road (north of Myall River Camp).
- Section of Mungo Brush Road between Bombah Point Ferry and Lemon Tree Beach access.
- Mungo Beach Access leading to Mungo Beach
- Bombah Point Ferry is closed to the general pubic (emergency vehicles permitted)
To ensure public safety, do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Pacific Highway, Nerong. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
For campground bookings and information, please contact NSW National Parks on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.19pm
Safety alerts: Marine navigation hazards - Myall River
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Marine navigation hazards are present in the Myall River due to recent bushfire impacts in Myall Lakes National Park.
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Applies from Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.52am to Wed 11 Feb 2026, 8.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 9.02am
Safety alerts: Caution track work on Tomaree Coastal Walk
Contractors will be working on Tomaree Coastal Walk near Big Rocky Trail from Wednesday 4 February to Wednesday 11 February 2026. Please follow directional signage and follow any advice from staff or contractors.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Anna Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Fri 6 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed from Monday 10 November to Monday 2 February 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.
Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:
- Ripleys Trail
- Ten Mile Road
- Lone Pine Road
- Callaghans Trail
- Drews Trail
- Nine Mile Road
- Allen Road
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 11.42am
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions
Mungo Beach is closed to 4WD vehicles due to hazardous conditions from 25 January 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 26 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Wed 11 Feb 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jan 2026, 4.47pm
Closed areas: Korsmans Trail and Korsmans campground temporary closure for road works
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for road upgrade works from Tuesday 27 January to Wednesday 11 February 2026:
- Korsmans Trail
- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
- Korsmans boat ramp
- Cutlers Cottage
Visitors should also expect minor traffic disruptions outside of these dates. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.58pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Saturday 28th February 2026, unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 2.43pm
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):
- Korsmans Road: Nov 2025 to Feb 2026
- Stoney Creek Road: March to April 2026
- Bombah Point Road: Dec 2025 to April 2026
- Yagon Road: March to April 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July to Oct 2026
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Fri 9 Jan 2026, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 9.21am
Closed areas: Areas closed within Myall National Park due to Bushfire recovery
Some parts of Myall Lake National Park are closed due to post bushfire recovery and potential risk to public safety. The closed areas are:
- Little Nugra Rd
- Nerong Rd
- Boundary Rd
- Jacks Creek Trail
- All areas north of Little Nugra Road and South of Booral Rd
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes Area NPWS office 02 6591 0300 (BH).
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.16am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impact.
NPWS is working towards reopening these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 12.44pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed due to landslips and flood damage
The Glen Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 11.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8.23am
Safety alerts: Tomaree National Park Beaches Unsafe for Swimming.
Tomaree National Park beaches are not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.
- Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rips and currents.
- The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags.
- There are patrolled swimming areas at Fingal Bay Surf Club, southern end of One Mile Beach and Birubi Beach at Anna Bay. Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beaches.
These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.
For more information, contact the local NPWS -Anna Bay office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Jan 2026, 9.49am
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 Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Trails within Black Bulga SCA closed due to severe weather event
Trevor Tops Rd in Black Bulga State Conservation Area and Cabbage Tree Rd in Chichester State Forest (Main Creek area) are closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather.
Roads leading to the reserve have been damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the trails once they are inspected and any issues remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.13am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.52am
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed for shorebird nesting season
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 August 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2026 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.52am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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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 Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 12.43pm
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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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.04pm
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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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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