Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 16 June 2025, 12.47pm
Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am
to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 12.47pm.
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed at Red Top lookout
The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.
The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.
Belah campground remains closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm
to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 12.46pm.
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am
to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 12.46pm.
Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads
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 Fri 6 Jun 2025, 1.26pm
to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 1.30pm.
Safety alerts: Gravel trucks on park roads
Please be aware of trucks on park roads over the coming weeks. Gravel is being carted to the Mungo National Park in preparation for maintenance of park roads.
Follow signage and drive to the local conditions.
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Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.42am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 12.47pm
Other incidents: Blue Green Algae Alert - RED!
There is currently a Blue Green Algae RED Alert for Yanga Lake. The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.
People should avoid recreational activities such as swimming, water skiing, canoeing and any other activity that brings them into contact with this waterbody until the red alert warning is lifted.
People should avoid consuming untreated water from this waterbody and prevent pets and livestock from drinking this water.
For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Sat 21 Jun 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.26am
Closed parks: Aerial Pest Control Operation
Kalyarr National Park is closed from 7am Thursday 12 June to 8pm Saturday 21 June 2025, for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Griffith area office on 02 6866 8100.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.08am
Other incidents: Public access restrictions
Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.
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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.
Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34. Please do not pass the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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