Back to previous page

Merton motor trail

Willandra National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 10 March 2026, 9.00am

Applies from Sun 8 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Thu 12 Mar 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 9.00am.

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED for ground pest control operation

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from 8am, Sunday 8th March until 8am Thursday 12th March for ground shooting feral animal control operation. 

Do not enter the National Park. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am.

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area

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 Sun 8 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Thu 12 Mar 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 9.00am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED for ground pest control operation

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from 8am, Sunday 8th March until 8am Thursday 12th March for ground shooting feral animal control operation. 

Do not enter the National Park. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area

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 1 park nearby. Show list

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/cycling-trails/merton-motor-trail/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Willandra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Willandra 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. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring correct change.

    Buy annual pass
See more visitor info

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.

View all alerts for NSW

Why create an account?

  • Create lists of your next adventures
  • Get closure alerts by email
  • Save your personal info to make it fast and easy to fill in trip intention forms
  • And more features coming soon