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Last reviewed: Fri 6 June 2025, 10.54am
Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.54am.
The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
For further information please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.10pm.
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 3.55pm
Essential maintenance work will be undertaken at Violet Hill campground in Myall Lakes National Park from 13/6/25.
The campground and boat ramp remain open, however visitors may experience short-term access restrictions and machinery noise during operations.
For further information please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH).
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Applies from Sat 10 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.34pm
Vehicle access along Kinka Road, Seal Rocks is limited to residents only. For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH)
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.33pm
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 31 July 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 Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.16pm
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300 (BH)
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.15pm
Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.
For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 8.43pm
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. 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.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 4.59pm to Thu 19 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 5.05pm
Samurai Beach in Tomaree NP is closed to vehicles.
Samurai Beach Access Trail is closed to vehicles and will be assessed on the 19 June 2025
Samurai Beach campground is closed ( flooded access )
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 6.08pm
The park until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park:
- Tattersalls Campground
- Double Wharf Picnic Area,
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.
Karuah will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.33pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 6.26pm
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding;
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.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.26am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.56pm
Some parts of the park are closed from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June 2025 due to construction works.
The closed areas are:
Picnic areas of Wallabi Point and Saltwater National Park
Showers and amenities
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Booti Booti NPWS office (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 9.25am
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm
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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am
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.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.55am
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
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.
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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/wallingat-national-park/local-alerts
Wallingat National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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