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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the NSW mid-north coast most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Lake Mungo and Culpra Milli immersion

Mungo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 9.53am

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 1.50pm.

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 Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.35am.

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.

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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 9.53am.

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed at Red Top lookout

The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.

The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.

Belah campground remains closed.

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

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.08am

Other incidents: Public access restrictions

Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.42am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.24am

Other incidents: Blue Green Algae Alert - RED!

There is currently a Blue Green Algae RED Alert for Yanga Lake. The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.

People should avoid recreational activities such as swimming, water skiing, canoeing and any other activity that brings them into contact with this waterbody until the red alert warning is lifted.

People should avoid consuming untreated water from this waterbody and prevent pets and livestock from drinking this water.

For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts

 

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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am

Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.

Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.  Please do not pass the barriers.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880. 

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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/education/stage-5-aboriginal-studies-lake-mungo-culpra-milli-immersion-mungo-national-park/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region

  • Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees: 

    $8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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