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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 3.03pm
Safety alerts: Unpatrolled Beach
NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
- Birubi Point
- One Mile Beach
- Fingal Beach
Please do not swim or enter the water along the unpatrolled beaches on Tomaree National Park and Worimi Conservation Lands. These beaches include:
- Zenith Beach,
- Wreck Beach,
- Box Beach,
- Samurai Beach and,
- Stockton Beach
Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations at these beaches.
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 may also be limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Apr 2025, 8.39am
Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12.43pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.45am
Other planned events: Neranie Road closed for upgrade June 2025
Neranie Road in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for upgrade works from 10 June to 30 June 2025.
The following areas will be closed during this time:
- Neranie campground and picnic area
- Hearts Point picnic area
- Neranie boat ramp
For more information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.56pm
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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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am
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 Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
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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