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Applies from Fri 27 Feb 2026, 3.13pm to Tue 17 Mar 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry out of service
The Bombah Point Ferry will be out of service from Monday 23 February to Tuesday 17th March 2026 for essential maintenance.
Please access Myall Lakes National Park via Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.10am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impacts:
- Dees Corner campground
- Joes Cove campground
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
NPWS is working to reopen 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 Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.32am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge
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Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Tue 7 Apr 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 11.11am
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 Monday 6th April 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 Sun 25 Jan 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Feb 2026, 4.03pm
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 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 Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 3.50pm
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: Sun 15 Feb 2026, 8.29am
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: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am
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 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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