Access to the Hawks Nest beach is almost impossible after days of high tides and large waves carved a 10 foot sheer drop into dunes.

Wild weather conditions across the Myall Coast have forced the closure of other beaches including Mungo Brush in the Myall Lakes National Park.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hunter region manager Robert Quirk said there is severe erosion in several places along the Myall Lakes National Park coast.

“Wave action has eroded away the beach and foredunes, leaving steep ledges and areas of very soft sand,’’ Mr Quirk said.

“The beach is inaccessible and unsafe for vehicle access between the Mungo 4WD beach access track, northwards to the Big Gibber, until the tides naturally replenish sand onto the beach.”

Closures will be affected at the Mungo 4WD beach access track by closure of bar gates with temporary signage.

“Lemon Tree 4WD beach access track is currently open for vehicles to drive to Dark Point but people should take care when driving on the beach, especially at high tide,’’ he said.

“People are reminded that driving on the dunes or any vegetated area on the beaches in the park is not permitted.’’

“NPWS officers will continue to monitor the conditions closely and will re-open Mungo Beach to 4WDs once the conditions improve through natural sand replenishment,’’ Mr Quirk said.

For further information contact the Great Lakes Area Office in Booti Booti National Park on 6591 0300.