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Khappinghat Nature Reserve

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 23 February 2019, 8.56am

Applies from Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.56am.

Safety alerts: Dangerous Seas

Dangerous / destructive seas and extreme tide events making beach driving, surfing, swimming, boating and fishing hazardous.  

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Applies from Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.51am

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry

Tracks and trails closure - (prior warning/24 hour duration)

All walking tracks and trails in this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other) for the entire 24 hour period. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

 

Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (immediate effect/known duration)

 

Some areas of this park are closed due to (bushfire/dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other). This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:

  • Bombah Point Ferry is closed due to high winds / rough water
  • Access to Myall Lakes NP south via Hawkes Nest only at this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (add local visitor or area office phone number) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

 

Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (prior warning/24 hour duration)

Some areas of this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/other) for the entire 24 hour period. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:

  • Xxx
  • Xxx

Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

 

Partial closure – precinct/locality/remote locations/particular tracks or trails (prior warning/known duration)

Some areas of this park are closed due to (dangerous fire weather conditions/storm/SPC/maintenance/other), unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Closed areas are:

  • Xxx
  • Xxx

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact (INSERT: local visitor or area office phone number eg. (02) XXXX XXXX) or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.39pm

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a wild dog control program from Monday 11 March 2019 until Sunday 5 May 2019 in parts of Myall Lakes and Ghin-Doo-Ee national parks. The program will involve trapping and the use of 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison baits. The program is part of a wider cooperative program being conducted in conjunction with Local Land Services, Forestry Corp, Mid Coast Council and the Bulahdelah and District Wild Dog Control Group.

Domestic animals are highly susceptible to 1080 poison and people are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in nature reserves, national parks or state conservation areas. Pet owners and landholders must ensure their pets and working dogs do not enter the baiting locations. Bait locations will be identified through signage placed on the main entrance points to these areas.

For further information contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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Applies from Fri 1 Feb 2019, 3.02pm to Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Feb 2019, 12.29pm

Safety alerts: Bombah Point ferry affected by low lake water levels

The Bombah Point ferry is currently taking fewer vehicles per trip because of low lake water levels. The ferry will only take vehicles weighing up to 4 tonnes. The service may need to close temporarily during low tide or other conditions which may affect its operation.  

For more information, call the NSW National Parks Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.  

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Applies from Thu 17 Jan 2019, 12.00am to Thu 28 Feb 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 4.03pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Thu 17 Jan 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Feb 2019, 1.07pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Mon 29 Sep 2014, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Barbecue out of order Sugar Creek picnic area

The barbecue at Sugar Creek picnic area is out of service. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on (02) 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Feb 2019, 11.51am

Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section

Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/visit-a-park/parks/khappinghat-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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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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