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Moira Drive

Murray Riverina

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Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
9 October 2023 Fire bans NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023 Details

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.46am

A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.

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Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.54pm to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 4.35pm

Safety alerts: Roads Closed - Moira Precinct - Murray Valley National Park

There are a number of roads closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park due to persistent flooding.

These include -

  1. Porters Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road
  2. Swifts Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road (Please note the gate situated on Exchange Road off the Cobb Hwy is locked). 

Please do not travel on these roads.

To gain access to the Murray Valley National Park - Moira Precinct, please enter the Park from the north via Picnic Point and along the Narrows Road. This means Swift Creek Campground is only accessible via Picnic Point Road along the River Road and Narrows Road.

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Applies from Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.42am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 12.02pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED - Murray Valley National/Regional Park

Identified Campgrounds in the Murray Valley National & Regional Park are closed at the moment due to recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Online bookings will be available as soon as practicable.

 

The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks

  • 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.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations 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/driving-routes/moira-drive/local-alerts

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