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Edward River canoe and kayak trail

Murray Valley Regional Park

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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 4.44pm to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 4.48pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Woperana Precinct - Closed

Murray Valley National Park, Woperana precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 15 June 2026 until 17 July 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 12.01pm to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.06pm

Closed areas: Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas closed due to forecast wet weather

Due to forecast wet weather Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas will be closed from Tuesday 16 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026. This closure affects the following locations:

 

- The Woolshed Picnic area

- Mamanga campground

- The Willows campground;

- Woolpress Bend campground

 

This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.

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

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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.50pm to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 11.50am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend Campground Closed

Woolpress Bend Campground is closed due to rain with closure extended until 26 June to facilitate planned construction works to park facilities. For more information please call the park office on 0350 218 988

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 5.06pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 4.00pm

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 Monday 29 June 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

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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 Thu 21 May 2026, 12.09pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.20am

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 Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 11.48am

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 Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 11.47am

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 Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 11.48am

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 Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.46pm

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: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.46pm

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/canoeing-paddling-experiences/edward-river-canoe-and-kayak-trail/local-alerts

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