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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.23am
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 7th August (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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 1.12pm
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
- 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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.57pm
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 Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.55am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 30 June and 30 October 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Thu 30 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Jun 2026, 4.07pm
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed due to reopen Friday 26 June 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
- Gilmore Trail
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 Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm
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 Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.39am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 4 May to 25 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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.
For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm
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: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.15am
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 Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.59am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park 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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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.27am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.32am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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