Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 30 July 2025, 1.16pm
Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 10.50am
to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.16pm.
Closed areas: Mungo park road closures due to wet weather
Due to recent wet weather there will be limited facilities and park roads open at Mungo NP until Friday 1 August 2025.
Please continue to check for local council road closures as this impacts access to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 2.00pm
to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.07pm.
Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closures due to wet weather
All accommodation in Mungo National Park (campgrounds and Shearers' Quarters) will be closed from Thursday 24 July 2025 to Friday 1 August 2025, due to recent wet weather.
This closure may be extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am
to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9.59am.
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 Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm
to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.58am.
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 Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am
to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 8.57am.
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. This closure will continue until the road surface has been repaired.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.28am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas closed due to predicted wet weather
Due to predicted wet weather Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas will be closed from Tuesday 22 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. This closure affects the following locations:
- Yanga Woolshed picnic area;
- Regatta Beach picnic area;
- The Willows campground;
- Woolpress Bend campground; and
- Mamanga campground
This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 3 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3.19pm
Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain
Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain. This closure will be updated when conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.30am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.36am
Safety alerts: Blue green algae (Amber alert) for Yanga Lake
There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER alert for Yanga Lake.
The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.
Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas.
For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts
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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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