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Applies from Thu 19 Feb 2026, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 4.51pm
Fires - Advice: RIVER RD, WHITTON
There is a fire in this park called RIVER RD, WHITTON. 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 Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.08am
Closed areas: Mamanga Campground closed due to rain
Mamanga Campground is currently closed due to rain. The wet weather is expected to continue over the weekend and the closure will be reviewed early next week. For more information contact the park office on 03 5021 8988
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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.07am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.17am
Closed areas: Mungo NP areas closed due to wet weather
Due to wet weather conditions, areas of Mungo NP are closed including all Campgrounds. Please continue to check alerts page for updates as conditions may change. Council roads may be affected or closed. Please check road conditions before travelling as penalties apply for driving on closed roads. (Links to road condition reports on alerts page).
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 10.27am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 10.43am
Closed parks: Oolambeyan National Park - Feral animal control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Please keep guide dogs and assistant dogs on leads at all times when visiting the Homestead area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jan 2026, 3.12pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 4.56pm
Closed areas: Kalyarr National Park - Norwood, Lake Ita and Lachlan River Camp Ground areas - CLOSED
Due to recent hot weather the Lachlan River is drying out in Kalyarr National Park. The Lachlan River campground, Lake Ita picnic area and Norwood Homestead are closed for camping and visitation until Saturday 28th Feb, 2026. NPWS staff are assisting affected wildlife where possible.
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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 10.31am
Safety alerts: Detour on Mungo Drive Tour road
Please be advised from the 23 February 2026 there is a detour on Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road.
The Drive Tour will exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road.
Signage will be in place to provide directions on park.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 8.47am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 1.54pm
Closed areas: Willandra Visitor Facilities CLOSED
In the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas and facilities of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.
Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include:
- Willandra Campground
- Men's Quarters Accommodation
- Willandra Cottage Accommodation
- Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.
Facilities available:
- Willandra Group Campground
- Willandra Homestead - Toilet
- Men's Quarters - Toilets x2
- Men's Quarters - x3 showers
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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 11.23am
Closed areas: Pastoral loop road closure for road maintenance
The Pastoral loop road will be closed from Monday 23 February 2026 to 30 April 2026 for road maintenance.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending completion of works.
Please be advised a detour will be in place for the Mungo Self-guided Drive Tour during this period (with traffic to exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road).
Signage will be in place to provide directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 9.00am
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 Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 4.55pm
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)
28/1/26 - 9/2/26
18/2/26 - 3/3/26
11/3/26 - 24/3/26
1/4/26 - 14/4/26
22/4/26 - 5/5/26
13/5/26 - 25/5/26
3/6/26 - 16/6/26
24/6/26 - 7/7/26
15/7/26 - 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 Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.45am
Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park
ALL Millewa Campgrounds within the Regional Park and some Millewa Campgrounds within the National Park will be closed until at least Tuesday 30 June 2026 while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.
The following road entrances will be closed:
- Millewa River Road
- Fishermans Bend Road
- Toupna Crossing Road
Millewa Campgrounds impacted within the National Park are:
- Wire Fence Landing
- House Creek
- Honeymoon Bend
Scotts Beach, Paradise Beach, Aratula and Top End Campground will still be available.
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 Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Wed 1 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 8.26am
Closed areas: ROAD CLOSURES - 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 Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.09am
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 8 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.08am
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2.04pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.
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Applies from Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.32pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Feb 2026, 9.35am
Safety alerts: Tree Branches May Fall
Please avoid sitting directly underneath the River Red Gum trees within the Middle Beach visitor area, as they are notorious for dropping large branches without warning.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.43am to Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.16am
Fire bans: Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10.14am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 11.10am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Berry Jerry Precinct Only Near Wagga Wagga
A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.
This Solid Fuel Fire Ban only applies to the Berry Jerry Precinct Near Wagga Wagga of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9.05am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 8.49am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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.
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Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area
A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 9.45am
Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road
Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.
Please follow signage as penalties do apply.
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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.25am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.28am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP
NSW National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3 September 2025 to 28 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.
The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks. 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100
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Applies from Wed 17 Sep 2025, 2.16pm to Tue 17 Mar 2026, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.40am
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 September 2025 and 17 March 2025 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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.45am
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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