2 days ago
Trashed national parks and camp sites are off limits until further notice
Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather.
Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible.
A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen.
"It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said.
It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage.
Park closures in the Hunter include:
For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds.
If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app.
Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife.
To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app.
For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather.
Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible.
A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen.
"It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said.
It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage.
Park closures in the Hunter include:
For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds.
If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app.
Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife.
To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app.
For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather.
Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible.
A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen.
"It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said.
It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage.
Park closures in the Hunter include:
For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds.
If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app.
Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife.
To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app.
For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather.
Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible.
A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen.
"It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said.
It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage.
Park closures in the Hunter include:
For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds.
If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app.
Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife.
To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app.
For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
