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Applies from Sat 25 Jan 2025, 12.53pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2025, 11.15am
Safety alerts: Beach Driving conditions in Myall Lakes National Park
Please be aware of changes to beach driving conditions on Bennetts Beach within Myall Lakes National Park. The high swells have reduced the beach driving area and the sand is very soft. Plan your trip appropriately and avoid driving on the beach at high tide. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on dune areas. Mungo Beach up to the Big Gibber remains closed due to beach erosion.
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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, 1.14pm 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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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 1 Oct 2024, 11.12am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.18am
Closed parks: Corrie Island Closed to protect endangered birds
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 1st of October 2024 to 5pm Monday 31st March 2025 to protect the nesting area for endangered birds.
Visitors will not be able to visit, or land anywhere on Corrie Island at any time, day or night.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2025, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
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 Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.23pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2025, 9.30am
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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Applies from Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am
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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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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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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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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