Applies from Mon 25 Jan 2021, 12.01am to Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 3.58pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Jan 2021, 9.56am

Closed areas: Belah campground closure

Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road requires detailed environmental assessment before maintenance repairs can be conducted. This closure may be further extended any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground

Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Jan 2021, 9.40am

Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - Partial closure

Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. The closure is a result of park roads being damaged after significant spring rain. Detailed environmental assessments need to be conducted before maintenance to repair this damage can be completed.

This closure will remain in place until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Mallee Stop walking track
  • Mungo self-guided drive tour
  • Rosewood picnic area
  • Round Tank picnic area
  • Vigars Well picnic area

Applies from Thu 14 Jan 2021, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jan 2021, 12.52pm

Safety alerts: Red Alert for blue-green algal bloom on the Murray River

A red alert for blue-green algae has been issued for the Murray River at Mount Dispersion, a testing site near Kemendok National Park and Kemendok Nature Reserve.

A red alert level warning indicates that people should not undertake recreational activities where they come into direct contact with the water, such as swimming.

People are advised not to enter the water or drink untreated waters while this red alert level warning is in place. Contact with the water may also pose a threat to livestock and pets.

Do not eat mussels or crayfish from red alert warning areas. Before consumption, any fish caught should be cleaned and washed thoroughly in uncontaminated water, and any fish internal organs disposed of appropriately.

Call 1800 999 457 or visit the Water NSW website for updates and information about blue-green algae blooms and red level warnings.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kemendok National Park
• Kemendok Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 4 Dec 2020, 12.12pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.45pm

Closed areas: Closed trails in Kalyarr National Park

West Boundary trail in Darcoola precinct and Dead Straight trail in Thelangerin precinct are currently closed due to road maintenance. If you have any questions you can contact the Ranger, Jess Murphy in Griffith on 02 6966 8119.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Dec 2020, 11.58am

Safety alerts: Mungo bicycle loop trail

Mungo bicycle loop trail is currently closed maintenance repair works. 

Other options for cycling include the Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution. 

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 3 Nov 2020, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Dec 2020, 4.26pm

Closed areas: Lake Drive at Morton Boulka picnic area and Emu Lake Drive closed

These two small sections of road in Kinchega National Park are closed:

• Lake Drive from Morton Bouka picnic area to Cawndilla campground
• Emu Lake Drive

Cawndilla campground is not accessible. Emu Lake drive is closed but Emu Lake campground is currently open.

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground

Applies from Wed 18 Nov 2020, 4.12pm to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Dec 2020, 10.02am

Closed areas: Cawndilla campground closed until further notice

Cawndilla campground is closed. Lake drive is closed from Morton Boulka picnic area and there is no access to Cawndilla campground.

This closure is in place unless otherwise extended or removed. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground

Applies from Tue 20 Oct 2020, 2.52pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Dec 2020, 2.42pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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.  

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 8.07am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Dec 2020, 5.05pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park
• Kemendok National Park
• Mallee Cliffs National Park
• Mungo National Park
• Nearie Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.48pm to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Dec 2020, 5.05pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 27 Nov 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Dec 2020, 7.42am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban will be in place in this park from Friday 27 November 2020 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

• Lachlan Valley National Park

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.08am to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 7.22am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Nov 2020, 7.04am

Fire bans: Park fire ban - 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 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2020, 9.56am

Closed areas: Yanga National Park office closed - still taking phone calls and emails

Yanga National Park office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.

Visitors can still access the historic Yanga Homestead precinct between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily. A self-guided tour offering exclusive access inside the homestead is available from Balranald Visitor Information Centre or Balranald Caravan Park. Call the visitor informaiton centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead

Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.08pm to Fri 26 Feb 2021, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 9.12am

Other planned events: Kalyarr National Park - road maintenance works

NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance activities in various parts of Kalyarr National Park over the next 6-month period. This will require road closures and public access restrictions as the maintenance program moves around the park. If you have any enquiries about access to the park during this time, please call the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100 or the park ranger on 02 6966 8119.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.59am

Other planned events: Campgrounds available for booking

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Euston Regional Park and Kemendok National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park
• Kemendok National Park

Applies from Fri 24 Aug 2018, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Mar 2020, 2.33pm

Closed areas: Regatta Beach picnic area closed

Regatta Beach picnic area is closed until further notice. For more information, call the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1764.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Regatta Beach picnic area