Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 30 November 2023, 2.04pm
Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 9.35am
to Mon 4 Dec 2023, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.04pm.
Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed
Due to recent wet weather Mungo National Park is closed until Monday 4 December 2023.
This closure may be extended or removed, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm.
Fire bans: 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 23 Nov 2023, 10.00am to Tue 5 Dec 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.11pm
Closed areas: Mungo National Park accommodation closed
All accommodation in Mungo National Park is closed until Tuesday 5 December, the affected areas include:
- Main and Belah campgrounds
- Mungo Shearers' Quarters
Wet conditions may impact unsealed public access roads to the park during this time. Please do not travel on closed roads.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 9.35am to Mon 4 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.04pm
Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed
Due to recent wet weather Mungo National Park is closed until Monday 4 December 2023.
This closure may be extended or removed, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.01pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed for maintenance.
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.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.07am
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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm
Fire bans: 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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list