Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 11 May 2022, 12.11pm to Thu 16 Jun 2022, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 May 2022, 11.15am
Safety alerts: Murrumbidgee Valley National Park access
The Murrumbidgee River is currently rising. Access to campgrounds and park trails may not be possible. Trails are already wet and have not fully dried following previous flooding. If travelling to the park, please check weather updates and monitor the river height. Please don’t damage trails by driving on them when they're wet. Don’t drive through flood waters. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6966 8100 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Apr 2022, 10.00am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to flooding
Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to ongoing flooding. Willows campground remains unaffected and open unless there has been wet weather.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Please reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Thu 13 Jan 2022, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 3.42pm
Other incidents: Algae Alert
A Red Alert (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for Yanga Lake near Balranald.
The species of algae are yet to be identified but are potentially toxic and may cause gastroenteritis in humans if consumed and skin and eye irritations after contact.
Regatta Beach picnic area remains open but people should avoid contact with the water. For more information visit WaterNSW website.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Yanga National Park office closed - still taking phone calls and emails
Yanga National Park office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
Visitors can still access the historic Yanga Homestead precinct between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily. A self-guided tour offering exclusive access inside the homestead is available from Balranald Visitor Information Centre or Balranald Caravan Park. Call the visitor information centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.
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