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Mungo walk the Walls of China tour

Mungo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 3 October 2023, 11.35am

Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 9.51am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.35am.

Closed areas: Park roads closed due to wet weather

Due to the local weather conditions (rain and high winds) the following park roads are closed effective from Tuesday 3 October until Friday 6 October 2023. The roads are:

- Zanci Pastoral Loop Road

- Red Top Road

- Mungo Self Guided Drive Road

These closures may be futher extended pending local conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 10.05am.

Closed areas: Main campground, Belah campground and Mungo Shearer's Quarters closure due to predicted wet weather

Due to the predicted wet weather forecast for the Lower Western district some parts of Mungo National Park are closed from 10 am Tuesday 3 October to 2pm Friday 6 October 2023.

The closed areas are:

-  Main campground

-  Belah campground

-  Mungo Shearer's Quarters

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.42am.

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 Tue 31 Oct 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.40am.

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed for maintenance

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed from Tuesday 15 August to Tuesday 31 October 2023 for maintenance and repairs after the wet conditions.

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.

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Applies from Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.23am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.24am.

Safety alerts: Weed spraying

Please be aware field staff may be spraying weeds on park. This will not affect visitors being able to access the attraction however there may be some localised closures in place in the immediate area of activity. Signage will be in place during weed spraying.

For more information, contact the local park office.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
12 October 2023 Closed areas Main campground closed for essential maintenance Details

Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Sat 14 Oct 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.41am

Main campground in Mungo National Park is closed for essential maintenance in preparation for the bushfire season from Thursday 12 October 2023 to Saturday 14 October 2023.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 10.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 3.27pm

Fires - Advice: BULBUC FIRETRAIL, MALLEE

There is a fire in this park called BULBUC FIRETRAIL, MALLEE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 1.27pm

Closed parks: Kincheaga National Park is closed due to high expected rainfall.

Kinchega National Park is closed due to high expected rainfall.  The closure will continue until Tuesday 10 October, and will be amended or extended as conditions change. 

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

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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.10am

Closed areas: Mamanga Campground Closed

Mamanga Campground is currently closed due to the high likelihood of rain over the coming days. For more information please contact the park ranger on 0488 499931.

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Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 4.16pm

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. 

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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.33am

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.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.19am

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage

The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage: 

  • Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach 
  • Cuba South - All campgrounds 
  • Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
  • MIA 1 - Catfish Corner 
  • Yarradda - All campgrounds 
  • Uri - All campgrounds 

Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds. 

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 8.13pm

Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley NP (Hunthawang Precinct) from Tuesday 26 September 2023 to Thursday 5 October 2023. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife and on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 12.21pm

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 Mon 31 Jul 2023, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.07am

Closed areas: Roads affected by flooding

Access roads in this park are affected by minor flooding from the Murray River.

Roads with creek crossings may be blocked by flowing water, or damaged with uneven surfaces, pot holes and gullying. 

Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

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.

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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jul 2023, 10.17am

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.

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Local alerts

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-walk-the-walls-of-china-tour/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • 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 pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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