Last reviewed: Tue 6 June 2023, 9.37am
Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 12.29pm to Wed 14 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.37am.
Mungo National Park is closed due to wet weather and prediction of further significant rainfall. This closure may be further extended pending weather and road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 9.25am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 12.04pm.
Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.
There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.
Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.08am
Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain. This closure will remain in place until Sunday 11 June and will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 9.48am
Mamanga Campground and The Willows Campground are closed due to rain. Please contact the park office for more information on 0350 201764.
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Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.29am
Old Kinchega Homestead Billabong Walk is closed due to flooding. Visitors can still access the Old Kinchega Homsestead ruins and the Old Kinchega Cemetery but the continuing Billabong Walk has been damaged by floodwaters and remains closed. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.28am
Access roads in this park have been affected by flooding from the Murray River. Roads may be damaged with uneven surfaces, pot holes and gullying.
Be cautious accessing the park as some roads may be blocked from flood debris.
Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
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 NPWS Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 10.50am
Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River. Anticipated closure to mid June 23, as we reinstate all damaged infrastructure.
Closure will be updated as conditions change. For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.23am
The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.08am
Emu Lake Drive is a small road and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 4 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.44am
Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to impacts of flooding. The campgrounds are slowly drying out and will remain closed until the end of July at this stage due to major damage to access roads.
For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 10.09am
There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/5-day-desert-sky-outback-tours-mungo/local-alerts
Mungo 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. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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