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Gulpa Island drive

Murray Riverina

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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 3.09pm to Tue 17 Sep 2024, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.29pm

Closed parks: park closed for aerial pest control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Oolambeyan National Park from Monday 9 September to Tuesday 17 September 2024.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

 

Please contact the Riverina area office for more information on 02 6966 8100. 

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Applies from Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.25am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 August 2024 to 13 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.  

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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.30pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED

The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice due to recent wet weather and flooding:

  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds except 11 sites at Cumalong campgrounds
  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley Regional Park) - All campgrounds
  • Gulpa Island campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 May 2024, 12.03pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Whymoul - campgrounds closed

As a safety precaution the Whymoul precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 9.18am

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED

Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.

 

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

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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2024, 10.33am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.

This closure will be in effect for several more months. For more information contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 9.16am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin Campgrounds

Due to the required roadworks required along River Drive and the maintenance requirements on the mountain bike trails the following areas are still closed:

 

* Kira / Leaves Campground

* Pana / Ring-tailed Possum Campground

* Deniliquin mountain bike trails

 

Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN.

 

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

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