Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 9 April 2026, 8.55am
Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am
to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am.
Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 8.55am.
Closed areas: Swifts Creek Campground Closures
Swifts Creek Campground will be closed to visitors due to infrastructure upgrades in the area and an increase in heavy vehicle traffic through the campground.
The campground will be closed to bookings during select dates:
Closed dates ( inclusive)
11/3/26 - 19/3/26
24/3/26 - 1/4/26
8/4/26 - 14/4/26
22/4/26 - 5/5/26
13/5/26 - 26/5/26
3/6/26 - 16/6/26
24/6/26 - 7/7/26
15/7/26 - 28/7/26
Please book your stay at the campground at: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/swifts-creek-campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am
to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.46pm.
Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park
Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.
From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.
Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Huts campground
- Brown Bottle Bend campground
- Clay Island campground
- Lower Sandy campground
- Chimney Creek campground
- Ash Tree campground
- Thistle Bend campground
- Walthours campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- 1818 campground
- Wire Fence Landing campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 1.06pm
Hazard reduction burns: Casuarina HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 08/04/2026. The fire is called Casuarina HR. 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 14 Apr 2026, 2.00am to Thu 16 Apr 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 2.33pm
Closed areas: JACKS CREEK CLOSURE
Jacks Creek visitor precinct will be closed from Tuesday 14 April to Thursday 16 April 2026 for precinct upgrades. The closed areas include
- Jacks Creek Picnic Area
- Jacks Creek Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.13pm
Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning
A hazard reduction burn has taken place on Wednesday 8 April to Friday 10 April 2026 in Ingalba Nature Reserve. The entire reserve will be closed during the operation and for approximately 1 week thereafter while the burn is completed and until the area is assessed as safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact NPWS Griffith Office on 02 6966 8100 or visit http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/fire and NSW RFS website for general hazard reduction information.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.08am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.17am
Safety alerts: Trail works on Yerong Walking Track
Walking Track Maintenance on Yerong Walking Track
Track works are being conducted on Yerong walking track starting 7th April 2026. Yerong walking track remains open however please take care and follow the directions of workers when passing through the site.
For more information call NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 5.02pm
Safety alerts: Tin Mines Trail - Eastern section closure
Woomargama NP/SCA - Tin Mines Trail - Eastern section Closed to Vehicles
Tin Mines Trail is closed in the Eastern section of the park from Galvin's Rd entrance into the Park along Tin Mines trail through to Mandaring Trail (12 km section of trail).
Entrance to camping areas within Woomargama NP can be accessed from the western section of the park from Tunnel Rd or from the Eastern side of the park from Yesches rd then along Cockatoo Creek Trail.
Closure for road maintenance works will be from 7/4/26 to 29/5/26.
for more information please contact Tumut NPWS on 02 6947 7000
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Applies from Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.47pm
Safety alerts: Detour on Mungo Drive Tour road
Please be advised there is a detour on Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road.
The Drive Tour will exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road.
Signage will be in place to provide directions on park.
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Applies from Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.47pm
Closed areas: Pastoral loop road closure for road maintenance
The Pastoral loop road will be closed from Tuesday 24 March 2026 to 30 April 2026 for road maintenance.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending completion of works.
Please be advised a detour will be in place for the Mungo Self-guided Drive Tour during this period (with traffic to exit via the Turlee Leaghur Road).
Signage will be in place to provide directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.46pm
Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park
Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.
From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.
Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Huts campground
- Brown Bottle Bend campground
- Clay Island campground
- Lower Sandy campground
- Chimney Creek campground
- Ash Tree campground
- Thistle Bend campground
- Walthours campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- 1818 campground
- Wire Fence Landing campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 9.00am
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 Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.28am
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: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.28am
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 Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 10.22am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place
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 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.10pm
Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances 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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