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Applies from Wed 20 Oct 2021, 1.23pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 9.15pm
Closed areas: Roads and campsites closed due to flooding
The following roads are closed until further notice due to flooding:
- Edward River Road
- Millewa River Road
- Quambies Road
- Dudley's Road
- Taylors Bridge Road
- Tin Hut Road
- Burnt Bridge Road
- Duffer Road
- Fisherman's Bend Road
- Toupna Crossing Road
- Middle Road
- Tuppal Road
- Plantation Road
- Fire Hut Road
- Sam's Road
- Glenn's Road
- Warri Yards Road
- Clay Island Road
- Walthouses Road
- Campbells Road
- Little Edwards Road
- Bowls Kiln Road
- Algeboia Road
- Dora Creek Road
All campsites located along the Murray River in the Millewa precinct of Murray Valley National and Murray Valley Regional Park are closed.
Please remember that it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 20 Oct 2021, 12.48pm to Fri 12 Nov 2021, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 4.07pm
Closed areas: River Road closed - access to Deniliquin precinct affected
River Road within the Deniliquin precinct of Murray Valley Regional Park is affected by floodwater. Please obey the signs and don't drive through floodwater.
The closed areas include:
- Yabbie campground
- Lagoon campground
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 15 Oct 2021, 11.07am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 3.32pm
Fire bans: Park 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 Sun 17 Oct 2021, 4.00pm to Sat 23 Oct 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 11.18am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Murray Valley National Park will be closed from 4pm Sunday 17 October to 12pm Saturday 23 October 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office in the Riverina area on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.20am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 10.22am
Fire bans: Murray Valley Regional Park - 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 Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.17am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 10.19am
Fire bans: Murray Valley National Park - 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 Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.09am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 10.16am
Fire bans: Murrumbidgee Valley National Park - 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 Mon 16 Aug 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 9.53am
Closed areas: Yanga National Park partial closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice to protect the safety of visitors, staff and local communities. These areas are affected by high river & lake levels.
For more information, please call the Yanga National Park Office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 1.25pm to Fri 26 Nov 2021, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 11.43am
Closed areas: Limited access to Swifts Creek campground
There is no access to Swifts creek campground via the Cobb Highway due to floodwater. Access is still available through Picnic Point via Mathoura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.36pm to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.41pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 Mon 11 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Mungo Shearers' Quarters closed
Mungo Shearers' Quarters will be closed until Sunday 31 October 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.26pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.23pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.38am
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road is closed.
This closure may be further extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.36am
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Detailed environmental assessments and planning have been submitted and maintenance works will commence once approved.
This closure will remain in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.34pm
Safety alerts: Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail
Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail is currently closed. Maintenance on sections of the lakebed loop trail have commenced.
Other options for cycling include Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
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Applies from Tue 13 Jul 2021, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds closed due to flooding
Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds are closed due to ongoing flooding. It is envisaged that these campgrounds may open on 1 December 2021, but this will depend on access due to flooding. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Please reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Sep 2021, 3.42pm
Other incidents: Camping closed due to moderate flooding
Camping is not permitted due to moderate flooding of the Murrumbidgee River. There is no access to many campsites.
For your safety, please do not enter floodwaters.
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Applies from Tue 21 Sep 2021, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 7.52am
Closed areas: Tin Mines trail partial closure
The Tin Mines trail is closed between Lankey's Creek Road and the Ferndale pine plantation due to road damage. The road is impassable to 4WD vehicles.
Tin Mines campground and North's lookout are accessible by foot and mountain bike only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 15 Sep 2021, 4.29pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Oct 2021, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Roads closed for maintenance works
The following roads will be closed for the sporadically throughout the next few months for maintenance works:
- Skyline trail
- Range trail
- Grass Tree trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.17pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Aug 2021, 12.17pm
Closed areas: The Towers closed to rock climbing, abseiling
The Towers is closed to rock climbing and abseiling from 1 July to Friday 31 December 2021 for peregrine falcon breeding season. No rock climbing or abseiling are permitted at The Rock Nature Reserve during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Aug 2021, 11.56am
Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track
Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Yanga National Park office closed - still taking phone calls and emails
Yanga National Park office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
Visitors can still access the historic Yanga Homestead precinct between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily. A self-guided tour offering exclusive access inside the homestead is available from Balranald Visitor Information Centre or Balranald Caravan Park. Call the visitor information centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.43pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.07am
Safety alerts: Potential for unexploded ordnances (UXO) in Livingstone National Park
There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.
There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.
If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Sat 12 Dec 2020, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 10.04am
Closed areas: Mathewsons trail
Mathewsons trail is currently closed to all vehicle traffic due to an unstable road surface.
This trail is a side trail only and will not affect public access to the park.
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Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 10.26am
Safety alerts: Heavy vehicles on Tin Mines trail
There are currently logging trucks using Tin Mines trail between the Ferndale pine plantation and Tunnel Road. Tin Mines trail is the main access into Woomargama National Park.
The logging company have the trail well signposted indicating the presence of heavy vehicles and asking motorists to take extreme care.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.00am
Other planned events: Campground available for booking in Kyalite precinct
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Kyalite (Murray Valley), please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.59am
Other planned events: Campgrounds available for booking
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Euston Regional Park and Kemendok National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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