Applies from Fri 28 Jun 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 12 Jul 2024, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 3.01pm

Closed areas: Zenith Beach Northern Access

The Northern access track onto Zenith Beach in Tomaree National Park is closed for upgrade works.

Pedestrian access onto Zenith Beach is still available via the Southern access track.

For more information please call the Hunter Coast Office on (02)4984 8200.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Zenith Beach

Applies from Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.51am to Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 7.57am

Closed areas: Campground closures

Boomeri, Brambles Green, Stewart & Lloyds, White Tree Bay and Mungo South campgrounds are closed until 18/9/24 for winter maintenance.  Mungo North campground remains open.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Boomeri campground
  • Brambles Green campground
  • Mungo Brush campground
  • Stewart and Lloyds campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.17am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland temporary closure

Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is temporarily closed while environmental and cultural heritage assessments are undertaken.

Penalties 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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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 6.32pm to Mon 1 Jul 2024, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 12.39pm

Closed areas: Samurai Beach and campground closed

As a result of excessive rain over the last few weeks, the access track to Samurai Beach is inundated with water and is closed for public safety, as is the campground, until Monday July 01. Pedestrian access is permitted to the beach.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4984 8200.

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Samurai Beach
  • Samurai Beach campground

Applies from Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Jun 2024, 9.37am

Safety alerts: Dangerous water conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.

The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.

SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.

We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 3.34pm to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track closed until further notice

Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.

The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200 

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Tomaree Head Summit walk

Applies from Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jun 2024, 7.56am

Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.

Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.

NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:

- Fingal Beach

- One Mile Beach

- Anna Bay

We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely

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• Tomaree National Park
  • Box Beach
  • Fishermans Bay foreshore
  • Iris Moore lookout and picnic area
  • Kingsley Beach
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island
  • Samurai Beach
  • Samurai Beach campground
  • Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
  • Tomaree Coastal Walk
  • Wreck Beach
  • Wreck Beach walk
  • Zenith Beach

Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 3.52pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.

Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo track.

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Mungo walking track

Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.36am

Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure

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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• Tomaree National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

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• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm

Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving

Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.

Please remember to:  

• Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
• Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
• Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am

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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• Tomaree National Park
  • Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island