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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.22pm
Closed areas: Picnic Area & Campground Closures
NPWS are pre-emptively closing Mamanga & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds as well as the Picnic area at the Yanga Woolshed in Yanga NP due to predicted rainfall over the weekend. Closures are effective as of Saturday 16th May and re-opening will depend on the amount of rainfall impacting the campgrounds. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 8.04am to Sat 23 May 2026, 8.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.28am
Closed areas: Campground CLOSED for maintenance
Sandy Beach campground will be CLOSED from Friday 15th until Saturday 23rd May 2026, due to maintenance and the resurfacing of the gravel around the toilet facilities.
No camping is permitted during these dates. If you are unsure of where this campground is, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2026, 4.06pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.35am
Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED GROUND SHOOTING
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting multiple ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve for the management of pest animals.
- The proposed dates for these operations will occur between 19th to 22nd May 2026.
- Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve will remain open to the public during these operations.
- Some audible gunshots may be heard during this operation.
- If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control.
NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.
If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 10.41pm
Safety alerts: Forest Drive trail (west of Middle Beach to east of Ski Beach) - closed due to fire in area
Forest Drive trail from west of Middle Beach (-34.6286°, 146.3585°) to east of Ski Beach (-34.6288°, 146.3411°) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (MIA 2 Precinct) is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the area.
The fire is called EUROLEY RD, MIA 2. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park
Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.
From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.
Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Huts campground
- Brown Bottle Bend campground
- Clay Island campground
- Lower Sandy campground
- Chimney Creek campground
- Ash Tree campground
- Thistle Bend campground
- Walthours campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- 1818 campground
- Wire Fence Landing campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake
There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake.
Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.
Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road
There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.
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