Last reviewed: Wed 11 March 2026, 11.11am
Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 19 Mar 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 11.11am.
All pump out toilets are closed for maintenance from Monday 16 March 2026 to Thursday 19 March 2026.
Signage will be in place for these closures.
Please note the only toilets available for use are at Mungo Visitor Centre.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 19 Mar 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 11.06am.
Main and Belah campgrounds are closed for maintenance to toilets from 10am Monday 16 March 2026 to 2pm Thursday 19 March 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.48am to Tue 17 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 11.03am.
Due to recent wet weather some park roads remain closed including Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour.
The park roads to Mungo lunette (Walls of China) and Red Top lookout are open.
Before travelling to Mungo National Park please check local Council road conditon reports as access restrictions are in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 1.43pm.
Please be advised from the 16 March 2026 there is a detour on Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road.
The Drive Tour will exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road.
Signage will be in place to provide directions on park.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 1.42pm.
The Pastoral loop road will be closed from Monday 16 March 2026 to 30 April 2026 for road maintenance.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending completion of works.
Please be advised a detour will be in place for the Mungo Self-guided Drive Tour during this period (with traffic to exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road).
Signage will be in place to provide directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 9.00am.
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.54am.
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:
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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| 23 March 2026 | Closed areas | Mungo Visitor Centre closed for flooring upgrade | Details |
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 8.30am to Fri 27 Mar 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.32am The Mungo Visitor Centre is closed for flooring upgrade from 8:30am Monday 23 March 2026 to 4:30pm Friday 27 March 2026. The amentities block will remain open during this time for park visitors to use. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. Affects 1 location in this park: Show list |
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Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 3.18pm to Fri 27 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Mar 2026, 3.31pm
Due to recent rainfall the river reserves of Euston and Kemendok have very wet park roads. There is the potential to become bogged.
Avoid visiting these reserves at this time due to local conditions.
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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 12.10pm
Kinchega National Park is open to the Woolshed Precinct allowing access to the hard roofed accommodation and to the Historic Woolshed. Emu Lake campground and Cawndilla campground are now both open for booking. The Kinchega Homestead Ruins and cemetery are also accessible. River Drive campgrounds and Tandou Road remain closed until further notice. This closure will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 12.02pm
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:
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.54am
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:
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am
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:
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 Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.58am
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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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/guided-4wd-outback-adventures-in-corner-country/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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