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Wooloondool campground

Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 5.06pm to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 5.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 12.49pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Corowa precinct Closed

Murray Valley National Park, Corowa precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 18/ May 2026 until 25 May 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

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Applies from Fri 29 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 9.59am

Closed areas: Campground Closures

NPWS have closed Mamanga, The Willows & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds in Yanga NP due to ongoing rainfall this week. The situation will be monitored daily and any change will be immediately updated on the website. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.

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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 9.27am to Wed 3 Jun 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Belah campground closed

Due to recent wet weather, Belah campground is closed until Wednesday 3 June 2026.

The access road to the campground is wet and not safe to open.

This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditons.

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

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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 8.59am to Wed 3 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 2.14pm

Closed areas: Some park roads closed due to wet conditions

Due to recent wet weather the Mungo Self guided Drive Tour road is currently closed at Red Top lookout.

There are sections of the road under water and not safe to open.

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 Thu 28 May 2026, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 2.02pm

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 Mon 25 May 2026, 8.25am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 8.40am

Closed areas: Campground CLOSED for maintenance

Sandy Beach campground will be CLOSED between the 25th May until 12th June 2026,
due to maintenance works that involve resurfacing the gravel around the toilet facilities and campsites. 

 

No camping is permitted during these dates. If you are unsure where this campground is,

please refer to the campground map provided when booking online. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 1300 072 757.

 

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Applies from Thu 21 May 2026, 12.09pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 12.21pm

Other incidents: Police Investigating Incident - Dunnoon Lagoon Precinct

National Parks are aware of an ongoing police investigation that occurred in the Dunnoon Lagoon Precinct, Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. 

The NSW Police is currently leading the investigation, and all further inquiries should be directed to the police media unit. 

National Parks ask that when visiting this precinct that the taped off areas are not interfered with. 

We thank the community for their patience and cooperation while officers carry out their duties.

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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 8.50am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 10.01am

Closed areas: Parks Areas CLOSED

With the interest of visitor safety National Parks staff will need to keep some areas of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.

Areas that will remain CLOSED include:

  • Willandra Campground
  • Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.

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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 5.10pm to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 5.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 10.13am

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Woperana precinct - CLOSED

Murray Valley National Park, Woperana precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 26 May 2026 until 18 June 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 12.43am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 11.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 4.46pm

Other planned events: Aerial Pest Management Program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as wild goats, feral deer and feral pigs.

The program is scheduled between 26 May & 7 June 2026.

Exact dates for each park are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impact the operation. Aerial shooting is planned to occur in the following reserves:

Yathong Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve & Nombinnie State Conservation Area, Round Hill Nature Reserve

Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

If you believe that your stock have strayed into any of the parks listed above, then please contact your local NPWS office so you can organise the removal of stock prior to the 26 February 2024.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on Biosecurity, biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and baiting. If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call your local NPWS Central West Area office at Dubbo on (02) 6841 7100, or Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 10.13am

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)

11/3/26 - 19/3/26
24/3/26 - 1/4/26

8/4/26 - 14/4/26
22/4/26 - 8/5/26
8/5/26 - 29/5/26
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 Sun 24 May 2026, 12.00am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 8.34am

Closed areas: Hunthawang precinct closed for aerial pest control operations

Aerial shooting for feral animal control will occur within Hunthawang precinct of Lachlan Valley National Park from Sunday 24 May to Sunday 7 June. Hunthawang precinct remains closed during this period.

 

Closure signs are displayed at park entry gates. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith area office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 10.41pm

Safety alerts: Forest Drive trail (west of Middle Beach to east of Ski Beach) - closed due to fire in area

Forest Drive trail from west of Middle Beach (-34.6286°, 146.3585°) to east of Ski Beach (-34.6288°, 146.3411°) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (MIA 2 Precinct) is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the area.

The fire is called EUROLEY RD, MIA 2. 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 Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 10.13am

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 Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 8.35am

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 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 10.14am

Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park

Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.

 

From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.

Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.

Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Nine Panel campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach campground

 

From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.

Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Huts campground
  • Brown Bottle Bend campground
  • Clay Island campground
  • Lower Sandy campground
  • Chimney Creek campground
  • Ash Tree campground
  • Thistle Bend campground
  • Walthours campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • 1818 campground
  • Wire Fence Landing campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach campground

 

From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.

Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.

Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Nine Panel campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach 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 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 7.53am

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: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.44am

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: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.44am

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: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.27am

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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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/wooloondool-campground/local-alerts

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