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Backhouses campgrounds

Murray Valley National Park

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.51pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.00am to Mon 11 Nov 2024, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 7.51am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

 

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct.

 

HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

 

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

 

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program and have allowed a 4 week window to undertake the program.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 3.16pm to Sun 20 Oct 2024, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 9.07am

Closed areas: Murray Vally Regional Park, Moama 5 Mile - Car park area closed due to resurfacing

The 5-Mile (Moama precinct of the Murray Valley Regional Park) carpark will be closed while works take place for resurfacing and line marking resulting from the 2022 floods. These works will take place over a week from Monday the 14th October, 2024.

The gates at the top of the ramp leading to the carpark will be locked to limit access and allow works to safely take place. The area excluded will include the access ramp, boat ramp, main carpark and adjoining gravelled parking areas.

The rest of the Visitor area will remain open. All the toilets, the tiered picnic area and the mountain bike trails and the Riverside walk will still be available for public use although access and parking will be limited.

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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 9.10am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED

The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice due to recent wet weather and flooding:

  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds except 11 sites at Cumalong campgrounds
  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley Regional Park) - All campgrounds
  • Gulpa Island campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.46am

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED

Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.47am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin Campgrounds

Due to the required roadworks required along River Drive and the maintenance requirements on the mountain bike trails the following areas are still closed:

 

* Kira / Leaves Campground

* Pana / Ring-tailed Possum Campground

* Deniliquin mountain bike trails

 

Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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