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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 4.40pm to Sat 2 Aug 2025, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 4.45pm
Closed parks: Corrie Island Nature Reserve closed to protect the nesting area for threatened birds
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from 5pm on Friday 25 July 2025 to 9AM Saturday 2 August 2025
due to operations to protect the nesting area for endangered birds.
Visitors will not be able to visit or land anywhere on Corrie Island at any time, day or night, while the operation is underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 2.29pm
Other planned events: Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance work
Violet Hill boat ramp maintenance is scheduled to occur from Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 1 August 2025, pending weather. During this work, the boat ramp will be closed and machinery will be operating within and around the campground. The campground will remain open during this time.
For further information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 026591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 3.41pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - Lower vantage point closure
The lower easterly section of Sugarloaf Point lighthouse is closed until further notice to enable access stabilisation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.50am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding:
- Many campgrounds and picnic areas
- Mungo Brush and Neranie boat ramps.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.39pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office on (02) 6552 4097.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.10pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 September 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and 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 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Jul 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.41pm
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 due to track construction and environmental assessments.
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 Sat 10 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.19pm
Other incidents: Vehicle access restrictions to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
Vehicle access to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse along Kinka Road, Seal Rocks is limited to residents only due to a landslip.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 5.12pm
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
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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