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Mungo National Park
Closed due to current alerts
Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.55am
Applies from Sat 16 May 2026, 10.00am to Thu 21 May 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.55am.
Due to predicted wet weather, all accommodation on Mungo National Park will be closed from 10 am Saturday 16 May 2026 to 2pm Thursday 21 May 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 10.59am to Wed 20 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.05am.
Due to recent rainfall Mungo National Park is closed until Wednesday 20 May 2026.
All unsealed Council access roads are currently closed to the park.
This closure may 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 Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.02am.
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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| 15 June 2026 | Safety alerts | Meeting Place and Viewing Platform upgrade works | Details |
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.30am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 2.16pm Please be advised that the Mungo Meeting Place and Viewing Platform at Mungo Visitors Centre will be closed from Monday 15 June to Friday 26 June 2026. This is to allow contractors to undertake the renewal of the pavement surface. No access will be permitted into this area - signage and fencing will be in place. Affects 1 location in this park: Show list |
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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.22pm
NPWS are pre-emptively closing Mamanga & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds as well as the Picnic area at the Yanga Woolshed in Yanga NP due to predicted rainfall over the weekend. Closures are effective as of Saturday 16th May and re-opening will depend on the amount of rainfall impacting the campgrounds. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2026, 4.06pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.35am
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting multiple ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve for the management of pest animals.
NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.
If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
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: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
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 Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.58am
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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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
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.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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