Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 23 March 2026, 3.47pm
Applies from Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10.00am
to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.47pm.
Safety alerts: Detour on Mungo Drive Tour road
Please be advised 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 Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10.00am
to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.47pm.
Closed areas: Pastoral loop road closure for road maintenance
The Pastoral loop road will be closed from Tuesday 24 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.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.28am
Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake
There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake.
Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.
Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.28am
Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road
There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.58am
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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