Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 17 February 2023, 12.03pm
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.30am
to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.31am.
Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 9.17am.
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Yanga and Kyalite Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in Yanga National Park, Yanga State Conservation Area and Murray Valley Regional Park (Kyalite 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 on 0350 201764 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.
Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.03pm.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 3.16pm
Closed parks: Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks and Nature Reserve closed
Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Park and Nature Reserve are closed from Monday 24 October 2022 to Friday 21st April 2023, due to widespread flooding.
Some precincts have been assessed as safe and reopened, these include;
- Willbriggie North (ALL campgrounds)
- Willbriggie East (ALL campgrounds)
- MIA 3 (ALL campgrounds)
- MIA 2 (ALL Campgrounds)
- MIA 1 (Campgrounds - Sandy Beach, Platt Beach, Rooks Bend, Markeys Beach, Horse Bend, Island Bend, Anglers Bend, Broad beach, Nandirong Bend, Pastors Beach, Schmetzers Bend, Long Beach, Horn Beach, Bikini Beach)
- Dunnoon Lagoon (ALL campgrounds)
- Eurloey (ALL Campgrounds)
- Cuba North (Campgrounds - Crayfish Corner, Cuba Beach)
If the Campground is not listed it is still closed for safety reasons. Campgrounds must be booked prior to camping. This can be done at this website Murrumbidgee Valley campgrounds | NSW National Parks.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office, on 02 6966 8100.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 1.38pm
Closed areas: Visitor attractions closed due to flooding
The Yanga Woolshed Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to impacts of flooding:
Some campgrounds are also impacted, check website before travel to avoid disappointment.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1826.
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Applies from Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 11.29am
Other planned events: Aerial Shooting Operation
NPWS will be conducting an aerial control program in Yanga NP & Yanga SCA between Monday 6 March and Monday 13 March. The program is for the management of feral pigs and other vertebrate pest animals within Yanga reserves. No visitor areas are affected but some areas may be closed to the public during the control operations. If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control in some reserves.
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, mustering, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours, and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
For more information please contact the Yanga National Park office on (03) 5020 1764.
Affects 3 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 4.54pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban begins in Riverina Area Reserves
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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.30am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 9.17am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Yanga and Kyalite Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in Yanga National Park, Yanga State Conservation Area and Murray Valley Regional Park (Kyalite 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 on 0350 201764 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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds closed due to flooding
Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds are closed due to impacts of flooding. The campgrounds are slowly drying out and will reopen once staff have addressed damage to roads and infrastructure. Woolpress Bend will remain closed until the end of May at this stage due to major damage to access roads.
For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.
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