Last reviewed: Thu 15 January 2026, 9.36am
Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jan 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.36am.
The Red Top lookout and boardwalk will be closed while road maintenance is carried out from 8:00 am Thursday 15 January 2026 to 16:30 pm Friday 16 January 2026.
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 5 Jan 2026, 1.24pm.
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 Sat 31 Jan 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 10 Jan 2026, 8.48am.
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2.04pm.
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 Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 9.07am.
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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| 2 February 2026 | Closed areas | Mungo Main campground closed for maintenance | Details |
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 10.00am to Sun 8 Feb 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 2.05pm Mungo Main campground will be closed from 10am Monday 2 February to 2pm Sunday 8 February 2026 for maintenance works including the installation of bollards. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office. Affects 1 location in this park: Show list |
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| 3 February 2026 | Closed areas | Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control | Details |
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Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 10.00pm to Wed 4 Feb 2026, 7.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 1.28pm Some areas in this park are closed from 10 pm Tuesday 3 February to 7:30 am 4 February 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The park gates will be closed at:
No camping will be permitted during these night time operations. Public access is not permitted on park management trails at any time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office. Affects 12 locations in this park: Show list |
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| 4 February 2026 | Closed areas | Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control | Details |
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Applies from Wed 4 Feb 2026, 10.00pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 7.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 1.30pm Some areas in this park are closed from 10 pm Wednesday 4 February to 7:30 am Thursday 5 February 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The park gates will be closed at:
No camping will be permitted during the night time operations. Public access is not permitted on park management trails at any time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office. Affects 12 locations in this park: Show list |
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| 5 February 2026 | Closed areas | Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control | Details |
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 10.00pm to Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 1.47pm Some areas in this park are closed from 10 pm Thursday 5 February to 7:30 am Friday 6 February 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The park gates will be closed at:
No camping will be permitted during the night time operations. Public access is not permitted on park management trails at any time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office. Affects 12 locations in this park: Show list |
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Applies from Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jan 2026, 1.23pm
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 8 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jan 2026, 1.23pm
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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2.04pm
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 Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.10pm
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: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.29am
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/mungo-4wd-guided-tour/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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