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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 11.29am
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
- 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 13 Jul 2026, 12.13pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 2.09pm
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout
Due to ongoing wet conditions the Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road is closed at Red Top lookout.
Belah campground remains closed.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.25am
Safety alerts: Roads closed in the Millewa and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding
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.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 8.50am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 3.17pm
Closed areas: Parks Areas CLOSED
Areas that are CLOSED because of general maintenance, safety issues:
- Willandra Campground
- Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.
Areas that are OPEN to explore:
- Willandra Group Campground
- Willandra Homestead Precinct
- The Ram Shed
- Merton Motor trail
- Willandra Men's Quarters
- Willandra Shearing Precinct
- Woolshed
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Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 2.35pm to Mon 14 Dec 2026, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 2.59pm
Safety alerts: Willandra Homestead is OPEN
The Willandra Homestead is OPEN for visitation.
Enjoy a self guided tour around all the old buildings. Make sure to go inside and explore the rooms that are a rare example of domestic rural architecture from the 19th & 20th centuries.
Please be mindful to close all doors behind you and if you turn it on please ensure you turn it off e.g. lights and taps.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 2.54pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 2.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.06am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding -Algeboia Rd & Swifts Creek Rd
The following Roads are closed from 13/07/2026 to 31/07/2026 due to ongoing flooding:
- Swifts Creek Road
- Algeboia 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. 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 Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.57pm
Closed areas: Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Sun 26 Jul 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.02am
Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed
Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from 7am Tuesday 21 April to 6pm Sunday 26 July 2026 for track upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm
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: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm
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: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.02am
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 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: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.03pm
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 Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 8.16am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 17 March 2026 and 17 September 2026 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.57am
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: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.57am
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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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 Jun 2026, 12.05pm
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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