Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 29 November 2023, 11.42am
Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 9.35am
to Mon 4 Dec 2023, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.42am.
Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed
Due to recent wet weather Mungo National Park is closed until Monday 4 December 2023.
Please do not travel to the park via unsealed council roads as these roads are likely to be affected by the wet weather.
This closure may be extended or removed, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
Affects 18 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 23 Nov 2023, 10.00am
to Tue 5 Dec 2023, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.20am.
Closed areas: All accommodation closed due to wet conditions
All accommodation in Mungo National Park is closed until Tuesday 5 December, the affected areas include:
- Main and Belah campgrounds
- Mungo Shearers' Quarters
Wet conditions may impact unsealed public access roads to the park during this time. Please do not travel on closed roads.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 3 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am
to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.07am.
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 Thu 30 Nov 2023, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 9.09am.
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed for maintenance
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed for maintenance.
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.
Affects 1 location in this park:
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm.
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
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:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
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 Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.05am
Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain
Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain. This closure will be re-assessed on Monday 4 December 2024. For further updates 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: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 1.11pm
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 partially the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 6.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 6.54pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds Closed
Both Mamanga & The Willows Campgrounds are closed due to predicted wet weather. They will be re-assessed Tues 5th Dec.
Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.56am
Safety alerts: Variable road conditions
Access roads in this park have been damaged by erosion after flooding from the Murray River.
Roads with creek crossings may have uneven surfaces, pot holes and minor gullies. 4WD is recommended.
Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 3 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 11.05am
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.
Affects 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.32pm
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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.37pm
Fire bans: KINCHEGA National Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from 1 October, 2023 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:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
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. No firewood may be collected on park at any time.
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 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
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:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
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.
Affects 10 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10.53am
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
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6.03pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire solid fuel 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, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited.
Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list