Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.08am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Sat 13 May 2023, 12.23pm to Sun 4 Jun 2023, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.45am

Other planned events: Aerial Shooting Program

NPWS will be conducting an aerial control program between 27 May and 4 June 2023. The program is for the management of feral pigs and other vertebrate pest animals within Yanga reserves. No visitor areas are affected but some areas may be closed to the public during the control operations. If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control in some reserves.

Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, mustering, ground shooting and baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours, and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

For more information please contact the Yanga National Park office on (03) 5020 1764.

Affects 3 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 9.46am

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park Homestead Billabong Walk is closed

Old Kinchega Homestead Billabong Walk is closed due to flooding.   Visitors can still access the Old Kinchega Homsestead ruins and the Old Kinchega Cemetery but the continuing Billabong Walk has been damaged by floodwaters and remains closed.  Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Kinchega Homestead billabong walk

Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 11.58am

Closed areas: Darling River Campground is closed due to river flooding

Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River.  Anticipated closure to the end of May 2023.   Closure will be updated as conditions change.  For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Apr 2023, 2.49pm

Closed areas: Closed: Little Menindee Creek Road access into Kinchega National Park

The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground
  • Morton Boulka picnic area

Applies from Thu 4 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.44am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed due to flooding

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to impacts of flooding. The campgrounds are slowly drying out and will remain closed until the end of July at this stage due to major damage to access roads.

For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground

Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 10.09am

Safety alerts: Blue Green Algae Alert

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae 

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake walking track

Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 1.16pm

Safety alerts: Roads damaged due to flooding

Access roads in this park have been affected by flooding from the Murray River. Roads may be slippery with uneven surfaces when exposed by receding flood water.

Be cautious accessing the park as roads may still be blocked from flood debris.

 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 most areas in this park.

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.

Affects 3 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park
  • Euston Regional Park campground
• Kemendok National Park
  • Kemendok National Park campground
• Kemendok Nature Reserve