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Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2026, 9.41am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 9.19am
Closed areas: Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas closed due to forecast wet weather
Campgrounds in Yanga National Park are closed due to previous rain event with more rain predicted. This closure affects the following locations:
- The Woolshed Picnic area
- Mamanga campground
- The Willows campground;
- Woolpress Bend campground
This closure is in effect until 17 July but may be extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2026, 3.59pm to Mon 13 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.31am
Safety alerts: Roads closed due to flooding in the Millewa and Gulpa Island precincts
The following roads are closed in the Millewa and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding:
- Clay Island Road
- Fishermen's Bend Road
- Toupna Crossing Road
- Plantation Road
- Glenns Road
- Swifts Creek Road
- Tin Hut Road
- Dudley's Road
- Middle Road
- Burnt Bridge Road
- Quambies Road
- Tuppal Road
- Edward River Road
- Taylor Bridge Road
Roads will be closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.31am
Closed areas: Mulwala, Cottadidda, Boomanoomana and Barooga precincts closed temporarily due to minor flooding
Campgrounds will be closed for the following Murray Valley National and Regional Park precincts following flooding and recent wet weather:
- Cottadidda precinct campgrounds
- Mulwala precinct campgrounds
- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds
- Barooga precinct campgrounds. The Barooga Ski Beach Picnic Area remains open.
Closures will be in place until further notice.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 2.12pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct - CLOSED
Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 29 June 2026 until 04 September 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 2.08pm
Closed areas: Swifts Creek Campground Closures
Swifts Creek Campground will be closed to visitors due to infrastructure upgrades in the area and an increase in heavy vehicle traffic through the campground.
The campground will be closed to bookings during select dates:
Closed dates ( inclusive)
24/6/26 -25/6/26
21/7/26 - 28/7/26
Please book your stay at the campground at: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/swifts-creek-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 Tue 23 Jun 2026, 2.52pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jul 2026, 7.25am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Cookamidgera Precinct from 29 June 2026
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 - Cookamidgera Precinct
HOGGONE will be used in 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 this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 4.44pm to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 9.17am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Woperana Precinct - Closed
Murray Valley National Park, Woperana precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 15 June 2026 until 17 July 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2026, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2.36pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira Precinct - Poverty Point Rd Entrance to Coolamon Rd,Closed
Poverty Point Rd from the entrance of the Murray Valley National Park, Moira precinct, to the Coolamon Rd intersection will be CLOSED due to emergency road works until 30 June, 2026.
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Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 1.12pm
Safety alerts: Mungo Lakebed (Bike track) closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
Trail closed signage is located on park.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 12.10pm
Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads
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 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 9.17am
Safety alerts: Moira precinct Partial Road closure - Coolmon Rd between Poverty Point Rd and Swifts Rd
A portion of Coolamon Road, between Swifts Rd and Poverty Point Rd is closed. Due to major works this portion will be closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park until May 29, 2026.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.49am
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: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.50am
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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