Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 4 August 2026, 9.50am
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.38pm
Hazard reduction burns: East Shoal Bay HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/08/2026. The fire is called East Shoal Bay HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 1.37pm to Sun 9 Aug 2026, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 8.29am
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 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 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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