Myall Lakes National Park

Park management activities

Understanding landscapes and geology

An important feature of the Myall Lakes system are the extensive areas of wetlands it contains. These remarkable natural areas help to protect the water quality of the lakes, while also providing vital habitat for a range of plants and animals including native and migratory waterbirds. Migratory waterbirds rely on wetlands in the southern hemisphere as a refuge from the freezing winter conditions of their northern hemisphere breeding grounds. Protecting park landscapes, educating the community and displaying current signage are priorities for NPWS, and projects are ongoing within this park to preserve the future of the wetlands.

Preserving biodiversity

Myall Lakes National Park monitors and supports the plants and animals within its borders. Consequently, efforts to minimise the impact of key threats are ongoing and include considered pest management, weed control programs including bitou bush and protection of important migratory bird habitat. NPWS is committed to plant and animal conservation, and protects threatened, vulnerable and endangered species within all NSW national parks.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact on the ecosystems within Myall Lakes. NPWS carries out risk assessments around the park as well as pest reduction of wild dogs to protect biodiversity in this park.

Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

Myall Lakes National Park features significant heritage sites and areas including Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse and Cutlers Cottage that require concerted maintenance and, when required, conservation and upgrading efforts.  NPWS continues to monitor the conditions of these sites to ensure that the heritage of this park is preserved for years to come.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

NPWS is dedicated to ensuring visitors have positive experiences in NSW national parks. In keeping with this, tourist accommodation, campgrounds, picnic areas and other visitor facilities in Myall Lakes National Park are serviced and maintained to a high standard. Internal processes and systems are also regularly reviewed to streamline the visitor experience.

Conserving our Aboriginal culture

The Worimi Aboriginal people maintain a strong, enduring connection with Myall Lakes National Park. NPWS works in partnership with the Karuah and Forster Aboriginal Land Councils in the co-management of park projects, and strives to ensure cultural sites within the park are appropriately recognised, supported and conserved.

Managing fire

NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.