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Guided 4WD outback adventures in Corner Country

Mungo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 15 September 2023, 12.06pm

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 12.06pm.

Safety alerts: Unsealed Council access roads in variable condition

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 Tue 15 Aug 2023, 2.56pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.26am.

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed due to wet conditions

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed from Tuesday 15 August to Tuesday 31 October 2023 due to the wet conditions of the lakebed.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.23am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.24am.

Safety alerts: Weed spraying

Please be aware field staff may be spraying weeds on park. This will not affect visitors being able to access the attraction however there may be some localised closures in place in the immediate area of activity. Signage will be in place during weed spraying.

For more information, contact the local park office.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
12 October 2023 Closed areas Main campground closed for essential maintenance Details

Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Sat 14 Oct 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.57pm

Main campground in Mungo National Park is closed for essential maintenance in preparation for the bushfire season from Thursday 12 October 2023 to Saturday 14 October 2023.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 20 Sep 2023, 3.06pm to Tue 26 Sep 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 4.49pm

Closed areas: Planned closure of a section of Homestead Bend Drive from 23 to 25 September.

Please be advised the eastern section of  Homestead Bend Drive will possibly be closed for a short duration between Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Monday 25th September 2023.  Access to the Old Kinchega Homestead Complex and Kinchega Cemetery will not be compromised and park visitors will still be able to access that area via the southern portion of the River Drive between Woolshed Drive and Campsite 34. During this time visitors to the complex will only be able to travel as far as the parking bay at the Kinchega Homestead ruins.  Travellers heading south on River Drive will be required to turn around and return via the same route, as the River Drive gate will be closed at campsite 30 along with the section of Homestead Bend.

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Applies from Fri 21 Jul 2023, 9.45am to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 10.52am

Closed areas: Park closed due to flooding

The Yarradda precinct is closed due to flooding from the Friday 21 July to Friday 22 September 2023.

 

With limited vehicle access to the firewood collection areas, new firewood applications are not being accepted until conditions improve.

 

This park will be monitored and will re-open as soon as it is safe. 

 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information.
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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100. 

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 10.46am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage

The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage: 

  • Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach 
  • Cuba South - All campgrounds 
  • Jurambula - Maccas Beach 
  • MIA 1 - Catfish Corner 
  • Yarradda - All campgrounds 

Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds. 

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 12.21pm

Closed areas: Darling river campground is open from campsite 2 to 30. River Drive remains closed from campsite 31.

Darling River campground is open from campsite 2 to 30.  River Drive and campsites 31-34 remain closed due to rain damaged road.  Please do not go past the closed road barriers.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 9.11am

Closed areas: Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage.

Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage. You can access the walk to only half the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

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Applies from Tue 15 Aug 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Sep 2023, 1.42pm

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed due to flooding

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to widespread ongoing flooding and flood damage to access roads.

This closure will be in effect for the remaining of the year and may be further extended pending the local conditions.

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 31 Jul 2023, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 2.03pm

Closed areas: Roads affected by flooding

Access roads in this park are affected by minor flooding from the Murray River.

Roads with creek crossings may be blocked by flowing water, or damaged with uneven surfaces, pot holes and gullying. 

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 Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jul 2023, 10.17am

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance

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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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/guided-tours/guided-4wd-outback-adventures-in-corner-country/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • 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 pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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