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Last reviewed: Tue 29 September 2026, 10.42am
Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.42am.
If you see sick or dead wild birds on the island, please:
For up-to-date information about H5 bird flu see nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.10am.
White Tree Bay campground in Myall Lakes National Park remains temporarily closed due to damaged amenities from flood impact. NPWS is working towards reinstating these facilities as soon as possible. For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on ph: 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am.
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.
Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am.
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 1 Oct 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 10.59am
There is a fire in this park called MASONITE RD, TOMAGO. 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 Mon 28 Sep 2026, 1.31pm to Tue 13 Oct 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10.33am
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The Magpie Creek Boat Ramp in Khappinghat Nature Reserve is temporarily closed due to water covering the road.
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 2 Oct 2026, 12.00pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 12.13pm
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.42am
If you see sick or dead wild birds on the island, please:
For up-to-date information about H5 bird flu see nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Dec 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 8.27am
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trail remains closed, due to trail conditions/operational needs:
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 26 Sep 2026, 10.09am to Thu 24 Dec 2026, 11.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2026, 10.12am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 1 October 2026 to 24 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Hunter Wetlands National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact local Lower Hunter NPWS area office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 23 Sep 2026, 10.50am to Wed 28 Apr 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2026, 11.01am
Worimi Conservation Lands beach is not suitable for swimming due to hazardous surf conditions.
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 Tue 8 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 8.32am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in the following reserves:
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 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 Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.26am to Mon 12 Oct 2026, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2026, 9.15am
Track works are currently underway at Kingsley Beach in Tomaree National Park. Closures and detours may be in place. Please follow advice from signs, staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the Anna Bay NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 1.14pm to Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 1.19pm
Corrie Island Nature Reserve is closed from Friday 1 September 2026 to Sunday 7 March 2027 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 Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 7.18am
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 Wed 22 Jul 2026, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 9.40am
Road works and culvert replacement have begun to Palmers Trail with construction machinery likely to use Duck Holes Trail which is part of the Khappinghat Crk walking track.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 4.49pm
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
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 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 9.27am
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 Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am
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 Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 8.25am
Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2026, 8.36am
The Gloucester Tops section of Barrington Tops National Park will be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply.
This closure does not directly effect Gloucester River campground and all walking tracks / picnic facilities at Gloucester Tops will remain open during daylight hours when an operation is happening.
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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
Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 8.39am
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 8.39am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.27am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2026, 8.35am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/myall-lakes-national-park/local-alerts
Myall Lakes National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Day passes are available from a card operated pay machine at Mungo Brush campground or from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app. You’ll need a Day Pass or Annual Pass when visiting the park.
Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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