Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 14 July 2026, 8.06am
Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 2.54pm
to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 2.55pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.06am.
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding -Algeboia Rd & Swifts Creek Rd
The following Roads are closed from 13/07/2026 to 31/07/2026 due to ongoing flooding:
- Swifts Creek Road
- Algeboia Road
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. 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 local park office.
Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am.
Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.31am.
Closed areas: Mulwala, Cottadidda, Boomanoomana and Barooga precincts closed temporarily due to minor flooding
Campgrounds will be closed for the following Murray Valley National and Regional Park precincts following flooding and recent wet weather:
- Cottadidda precinct campgrounds
- Mulwala precinct campgrounds
- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds
- Barooga precinct campgrounds. The Barooga Ski Beach Picnic Area remains open.
Closures will be in place until further notice.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm
to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm.
Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct - CLOSED
Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 29 June 2026 until 04 September 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am
to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm.
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)
24/6/26 -25/6/26
21/7/26 - 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 Mon 15 Jun 2026, 4.44pm
to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.02pm.
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Woperana Precinct - Closed
Murray Valley National Park, Woperana precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 15 June 2026 until 17 July 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
Applies from Thu 28 May 2026, 1.49pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2.36pm.
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira Precinct - Poverty Point Rd Entrance to Coolamon Rd,Closed
Poverty Point Rd from the entrance of the Murray Valley National Park, Moira precinct, to the Coolamon Rd intersection will be CLOSED due to emergency road works until 30 June, 2026.
Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.03pm.
Safety alerts: Moira precinct Partial Road closure - Coolmon Rd between Poverty Point Rd and Swifts Rd
A portion of Coolamon Road, between Swifts Rd and Poverty Point Rd is closed. Due to major works this portion will be closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park until May 29, 2026.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 12.13pm to Mon 20 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 12.16pm
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout
Due to wet conditions the Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road is closed at Red Top lookout.
Belah campground remains closed.
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 10 Jul 2026, 9.41am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 9.19am
Closed areas: Yanga campgrounds and picnic areas closed due to forecast wet weather
Campgrounds in Yanga National Park are closed due to previous rain event with more rain predicted. This closure affects the following locations:
- The Woolshed Picnic area
- Mamanga campground
- The Willows campground;
- Woolpress Bend campground
This closure is in effect until 17 July but may be extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.31am
Closed areas: Mulwala, Cottadidda, Boomanoomana and Barooga precincts closed temporarily due to minor flooding
Campgrounds will be closed for the following Murray Valley National and Regional Park precincts following flooding and recent wet weather:
- Cottadidda precinct campgrounds
- Mulwala precinct campgrounds
- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds
- Barooga precinct campgrounds. The Barooga Ski Beach Picnic Area remains open.
Closures will be in place until further notice.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.57pm to Mon 31 Jul 2028, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.03pm
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.
Dentons Campground and Dam Campground have been cleared of UXO risk and camping is permitted within the fenced areas of the campgrounds.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Sun 26 Jul 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.02am
Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed
Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from 7am Tuesday 21 April to 6pm Sunday 26 July 2026 for track upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct - CLOSED
Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 29 June 2026 until 04 September 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 2.52pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.02am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Cookamidgera Precinct from 29 June 2026
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Cookamidgera Precinct
HOGGONE will be used in this reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison. This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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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.
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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 Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.49am
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.
Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.50am
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: Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.30pm
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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