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The Willows campground and picnic area

Yanga State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 4.18pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.42am

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 Tue 15 Aug 2023, 2.56pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.40am

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed for maintenance

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed from Tuesday 15 August to Tuesday 31 October 2023 for maintenance and repairs after the wet conditions.

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 28 Sep 2023, 11.23am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.32am

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 Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.54pm to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 4.35pm

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). 

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 Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.42am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 12.02pm

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 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 Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.23am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.24am

Safety alerts: Weed spraying

Please be aware field staff may be spraying weeds on park. This will not affect visitors being able to access the attraction however there may be some localised closures in place in the immediate area of activity. Signage will be in place during weed spraying.

For more information, contact the local park office.

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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: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 2.45pm

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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Applies from Mon 31 Jul 2023, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 2.03pm

Closed areas: Roads affected by flooding

Access roads in this park are affected by minor flooding from the Murray River.

Roads with creek crossings may be blocked by flowing water, or damaged with uneven surfaces, pot holes and gullying. 

Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

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 NPWS Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

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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/the-willows-campground-and-picnic-area/local-alerts

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