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Noorong-Wetuppa campgrounds

Murray Valley National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 2 October 2023, 8.31am

Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2023, 2.05pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 8.31am.

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul and Noorong-Wetuppa precincts

The Whymoul, Noorong and Wetuppa precincts of the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to flooding, this includes all campground areas.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
9 October 2023 Fire bans NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023 Details

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.46am

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.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 4 Oct 2023, 2.28pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 2.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 2.40pm

Safety alerts: Roads Closed - Barooga Precinct - Murray Valley Regional Park

River Road within the Barooga Precinct of the Murray Valley Regional Park is closed due to flooding. You can no longer travel on this road.

 

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 Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.42am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 2.23pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED - Murray Valley National/Regional Park

Identified Campgrounds in the Murray Valley National & Regional Park are closed at the moment due to recent heavy rainfall and flooding. 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 Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.54pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.21am

Safety alerts: Roads Closed - Moira Precinct - Murray Valley National Park

There are a number of roads closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park due to persistent flooding.

These include -

  1. Porters Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road
  2. Swifts Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road (Please note the gate situated on Exchange Road off the Cobb Hwy is locked). 
  3. Ferry Road providing access to Moira South Campgrounds

Please do not travel on these roads.

To gain access to the Murray Valley National Park - Moira Precinct, please enter the Park from the north via Picnic Point and along the Narrows Road. This means Swift Creek Campground is only accessible via Picnic Point Road along the River Road and Narrows Road.

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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.10am

Closed areas: Mamanga Campground Closed

Mamanga Campground is currently closed due to the high likelihood of rain over the coming days. For more information please contact the park ranger on 0488 499931.

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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.33am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed due to flooding

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to widespread ongoing flooding and flood damage to access roads.

This closure will be in effect for the remaining of the year and may be further extended pending the local conditions.

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.

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

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.19am

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 Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.19am

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 Tue 26 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 8.13pm

Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley NP (Hunthawang Precinct) from Tuesday 26 September 2023 to Thursday 5 October 2023. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife and on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2023, 2.05pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 8.31am

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul and Noorong-Wetuppa precincts

The Whymoul, Noorong and Wetuppa precincts of the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to flooding, this includes all campground areas.

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/noorong-wetuppa-campgrounds/local-alerts

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