Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 4 December 2024, 8.57am
Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.18pm
to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 8.57am.
Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather
Due to recent wet weather Mungo National Park is closed.
This closure may be further extended pending local weather conditions.
Penalties apply. For further information please contact the local office.
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.51pm.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.18pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 8.57am
Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather
Due to recent wet weather Mungo National Park is closed.
This closure may be further extended pending local weather conditions.
Penalties apply. For further information please contact the local office.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 11.53am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.41am
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout
Due to recent storms and damage to the road surface, Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is currently closed from Red Top lookout.
This closure may be futher extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.32am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.36am
Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure
Due to further predicted storms and current closed Council roads, all Mungo National Park accommodation is closed until Thursday 5 December 2024.
This may be further extended pending local weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.25am
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.25am
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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.51pm
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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list