Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 9 June 2026, 9.51am
Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.47am
to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.51am.
Safety alerts: Maintenance works on Walls Road and Pastoral Loop Road
Road maintenance works are being conducted on the Walls Road and Pastoral Loop Road, Mungo National Park.
Please be aware of machinery in use on these roads, follow signage and drive to the conditions.
Affects 3 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.30am
to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 2.14pm.
Closed areas: Some park roads closed due to wet conditions
Due to recent wet weather the Mungo Self guided Drive Tour road is currently closed at Red Top lookout.
There are sections of the road under water and not safe to open.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.30am
to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 2.14pm.
Closed areas: Belah campground closed
Due to ongoing wet weather, Belah campground is closed until Friday 12 June 2026.
The access road to the campground is wet and not safe to open.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditons.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm
to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 1.12pm.
Safety alerts: Mungo Lakebed (Bike track) closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
Trail closed signage is located on park.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm
to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 12.10pm.
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.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.50pm to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.55pm
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend Campground Closed
Woolpress Bend Campground is closed due to rain with closure extended until 19 June to facilitate planned construction works to park facilities. For more information please call the park office on 0350 218 988
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.46pm
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: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.46pm
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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