Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 24 November 2023, 8.16am
Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm
to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.16am.
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner
- Yarradda - All campgrounds
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am
to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am.
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 9.00am to Sat 2 Dec 2023, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 1.41pm
Other planned events: Closed Campgrounds: Hazardous Tree Removal
All campgrounds in the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, MIA 1 Precinct are closed.
Hazardous tree removal works will be undertaken between 9:00am Wednesday 29 November and 5:30pm Saturday 2nd December.
These campgrounds will re-open as soon as it is safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.18am
Closed areas: Closed Areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Narrandera North - Koalas Hut
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.16am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner
- Yarradda - All campgrounds
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11.27am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Campgrounds CLOSED
Identified Campgrounds in the Murray Valley National & Regional Park are closed at the moment due to wet conditions and flooding. Online bookings may be restricted or not available. If you are wanting to camp at a particular campground, please contact the Riverina Area Office on (03) 5483 9100 to confirm whether it has been affected.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
- 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.
Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Whymoul - campgrounds closed
As a safety precaution the Whymoul precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.01pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Noorong - Wetuppa - campgrounds closed
As a safety precaution the Noorong and Wetuppa precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 8.23am
Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.
Cocoparra National Park and Cocopara Nature Reserve are closed from 8am, Tuesday 28th November to 8pm, Thursday 30th November 2023 for an a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.23am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 9.44am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Campground Closure - Barooga, Smithers Beach
Due to a persistent high Murray River the access to Smithers Beach Campground will remain closed. Online bookings will be available as soon as practicable.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
- 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.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6.03pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire solid fuel 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, 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 Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 1.44pm to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Store Creek Picnic Area closed
The Store Creek area of Cocoparra National Park is closed while the road is being upgraded. The closed areas include the access road, picnic area and walking track. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith NPWS office (02 6966 8100).
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.
Affects 17 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Oct 2023, 9.43am
Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track
Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.
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