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The Wells campground

Myall Lakes National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 23 January 2025, 8.35pm

Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.14pm to Wed 12 Feb 2025, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.35pm.

Closed areas: The Wells Campground Closed

The Wells Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.27am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.29am

Closed areas: Shelly Beach Campground Closed

Shelly Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.25am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.27am

Closed areas: Mackaway Bay Campground Closed

Mackaway Bay Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.24am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.25am

Closed areas: Two Mile Sands Campground Closed

Two Mile Sands Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.22am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.22am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.23am

Closed areas: Freshwater Campground Closed

Freshwater Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.19am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.21am

Closed areas: Joes Cove Campground Closed

Joes Cove Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.17am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.19am

Closed areas: Rivermouth Campground Closed

Rivermouth Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.12am to Tue 11 Feb 2025, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.16am

Closed areas: Brambles Green Closed

Brambles Green Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2025, 10.19am to Wed 12 Feb 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.36pm

Closed areas: Johnsons Beach Campground Closed

Johnsons Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.41pm to Wed 12 Feb 2025, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.35pm

Closed areas: White Tree Bay Campground and Picnic Area Closed

White Tree Bay Campground and Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 1.08pm to Wed 12 Feb 2025, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.34pm

Closed areas: Dees Corner Campground Closed

Dees Corner Campground is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/wells-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Myall Lakes National Park in the North Coast region

  • 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.

    The park has coin/card operated pay machines at Mungo Brush campground. Day passes are also available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Bombah Point ferry fees may also apply (cash payment only).

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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