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Last reviewed: Thu 30 May 2024, 9.33am
Applies from Thu 30 May 2024, 9.29am.
Last reviewed: Thu 30 May 2024, 9.33am.
Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to high expected rainfall.
Kinchega National Park is closed due to high expected rainfall. The closure will be re-assessed on Monday 3 June 2024. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am.
Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.15pm.
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 30 to 34.
Darling River campground, on River Drive, is closed from campsite 30 to 34 for maintenance. Please do not drive past the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.15pm.
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is a small road connecting Woolshed Drive to Tandou Road within Kinchega NP and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 30 May 2024, 3.32pm to Mon 3 Jun 2024, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.30am
Closed areas: Park roads closed due to wet conditions
Due to the wet conditions many park roads remain closed within Mungo National Park.
Before travelling to Mungo National Park please check the local Council Road condition reports.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.18am
Safety alerts: Unsealed Council access roads in variable condition
Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.
There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.
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Applies from Thu 30 May 2024, 2.00pm to Mon 3 Jun 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.16am
Closed areas: Park accommodation closures
Mungo Shearer's Quarters and Main campground are closed from 2pm Thursday 30 May until 2pm Monday 3 June 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.00am to Wed 5 Jun 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Jun 2024, 10.12am
Closed areas: Belah campground closed due to wet road conditions
Belah campground remains closed due wet conditions on the access road.
This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 31 May 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 May 2024, 9.28am
Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain.
Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.01pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 8.49am
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 3.46pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 8.35am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2024, 9.09am
Closed areas: Mungo Woolshed closed for conservation works
Mungo Woolshed is closed for heritage conservation works.
The closure means there will be no public access to the building during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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