Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Yagon campground

Myall Lakes National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.58pm

Closed areas: Elizabeth Beach boat ramp closed due to hazardous surf conditions

Elizabeth Beach boat ramp in Booti Booti National Park is temporarily closed due to severe weather impacts from TC Alfred. 

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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 1.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm

Closed parks: Wallingat National Park temporary closure due to potential storm impact

Wallingat National Park is closed from 6/3/25 to 13/3/25 due to potential weather impacts of TC Alfred.

 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are closed.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).For further information contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.24am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.33am

Other planned events: Booti Walking Track - Minor construction works

NPWS is undertaking maintenance works on Booti Walking Track in Booti Booti National Park from 6/3/25 to 15/3/25. Track will remain open during this period, however short closures may be required during helicopter lifting operations. For further information please contact NPWS 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: Tue 4 Feb 2025, 2.09pm

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.25am

Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access

Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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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/yagon-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.

    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).

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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

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