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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.
See detailsLast reviewed: Thu 6 March 2025, 11.33am
Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.24am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.33am.
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.
Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 12.39pm to Sun 9 Mar 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 12.42pm
Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is temporarily closed until further notice due to strong winds.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.13pm
Mungo Beach and Lighthouse Beach in Myall Lakes National Park are closed to 4WD vehicles until further notice due to beach erosion and extreme tides associated with TC Alfred. Beach driving conditions are being regularly assessed. Please continue to check website for further updates.
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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
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, 10.38am to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.46am
Please drive with caution on Worimi Beach (4WD only).
Recent strong seas and weather conditions have shifted sand and may have created pinch points, puddles and drop-offs on the beach front and entry/ exit points:
All areas are currently open however soft sand and other beach hazards may be present. If conditions change, a closure may be necessary. Remember to check local tides and future weather conditions as well as the NPWS website for up-to-date advice.
Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.05pm
The Bombah Point Ferry has been closed due to high wind conditions. The ferry will reopen when the wind has subsided. For further information please ring Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 4.16pm
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until March 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. 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 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 4.43pm
Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends.
The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 8.15am
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 Mon 17 Feb 2025, 3.34pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.34am
Mungo Brush rotunda upgrade works are scheduled from Monday 17 February to Friday 11 April 2025. Works include relocation and repairs to the structure.
Mungo Brush campground and picnic area will remain open with exclusion areas at the construction site.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 02 6591 0100.
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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
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.09am
Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton. Turn off the Pacific Highway at Kew to access Laurieton.
Access to Crowdy Bay NP campgrounds from the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for towing due to narrow roads and poorer road surface.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 12.56pm
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 Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am
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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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.25am
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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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
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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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
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:
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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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/booti-walking-track/local-alerts
Booti Booti 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 the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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