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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 1.38pm
Other planned events: Cabbage Tree Road
Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 10 July (excluding weekends)
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 Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 1.32pm
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):
- Stoney Creek Road: March to June 2026
- Yagon Road: June to July 2026
- Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July to Oct 2026
- Cabbage Tree Road: May to June 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 Sat 25 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Tue 16 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 9.49am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2nd May 2026 to 16th May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 10.49am
Other planned events: Changed Access to the Grandis Picnic Area
Due to road upgrade works, access to the Grandis Picnic Area from Wootton Way will be unavailable from Thursday 30 April to Friday 29 May.
Access to the Grandis Picnic Area will still be possible via The Lakes Way.
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 Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 8.29pm
Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed
Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.40am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 7.58am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2 May to 16 May 2026 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
- Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Barakee National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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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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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 7.57am
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 9.19am
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 Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.58pm
Other planned events: Brimbin Pontoon (Dawson River) closed
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 May 2026, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Diamond Head campground - beach access upgrade
The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach will be closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April for approximately four weeks. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.
There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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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 Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 10.41pm
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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.53am
Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 4.44pm
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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