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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 1.37pm to Sun 9 Aug 2026, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 1.50pm
Closed areas: Hazard Reduction burn - Shoal Bay-Tomaree NP 6/8/2026
NPWS is conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn in the Shoal Bay area.
*Box Beach access is open.
*Tomaree Coastal Walk is closed between Box Beach Rd and Zenith beach including Wreck Trail.
Please follow the directions of NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 10.00am to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 1.46pm
Closed areas: Bungarie Bay campground closed for roadworks
Bungarie Bay campground in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for roadworks from 6 August to 7 August 2026.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 02 6591 0300 (BH).
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 11.21am
Other planned events: Cabbage Tree Road closed
Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 7 August (excluding weekends).
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.36pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Worimi Conservation Lands-Fox and Wild Dog Trapping Program 3 August to 14 August 2026
National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a fox and wild dog control program (cage trapping) on Worimi Conservation Lands from 3 August 2026 to 14 August 2026.
*The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs/foxes on neighbouring stock.
*Signs will be placed at main entrances to the affected parts of the National Park- Park users should keep to the middle of existing trails and not interfere with traps.
*Neighbours and park users are reminded that domestic pets are never permitted in these NPWS reserves.
Please contact the Hunter Coast NPWS office for more information on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2026, 8.37am
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed due to reopen Friday 14 August 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.
Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:
- Ripleys Trail
- Ten Mile Road
- Lone Pine Road
- Callaghans Trail
- Drews Trail
- Nine Mile Road
- Allen Road
- Gilmore Trail
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 1.12pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impacts:
- Dees Corner campground
- White Tree Bay campground and picnic area
NPWS is working to reopen these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.28am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.55am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 30 June and 30 October 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.50am
Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.50am
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.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.27am
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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