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Bull Island Nature Reserve

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 6 June 2025, 10.34am

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.34am.

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.21pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.32pm

Closed areas: Broughton Island Campground Closed

Many national parks and reserves are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.54am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park

The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:

  • Cabbage Palm loop Track
  • Coachwood loop Track

For further information please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.34am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.34am

Closed areas: Mungo and Bennets Beach in Myall Lakes National Park closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300 (BH)

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.33am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding;

  • Campgrounds and picnic areas
  • Mungo Brush, Violet Hill and Neranie boat ramps
  • Mungo Brush Road
  • Bombah Point Road (near Myall Shores)

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

 

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.12am

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry closed due to flooding

Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.

For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.19pm

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.19am to Thu 12 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 10.18am

Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding

Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19 May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.

Conditions will be reviewed daily and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.22am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 6.27am

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 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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure

Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.

The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.

A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bull-island-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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