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Applies from Sat 5 Sep 2026, 9.15am to Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Sep 2026, 9.25am
Closed areas: Road closure due to resent rain events
The following areas are closed from 5 September 26 due to resent rain events:
- Zanci Pastoral loop
- Red top rd and lookout
The roads will be monitored and reopened when safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 9.50am to Mon 7 Sep 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 11.07am
Closed areas: Belah Campground Closure
Belah Campground is closed until Monday 7 September 2026 due to wet road conditions after recent rain events.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 7.56am to Mon 7 Sep 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10.27am
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout
Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout due to recent rain events.
This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 3.17pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 3.24pm
Closed areas: Safety: Water Over Tracks
The following access tracks are closed from Thursday 3rd September until Friday 11th September 2026 due to flooding:
- Forest Drive
- Norms Beach &
- Lagoon Loop Trail
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. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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.
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Applies from Thu 13 Aug 2026, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 1.17pm
Closed parks: Murray Valley National and Regional Parks closed due to flooding
The following Murray Valley National & Regional Parks are CLOSED due to flooding:
- Woperana precinct campgrounds
- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds
- Mulwala precinct campgrounds
- Cottadidda campgrounds Ngawe Beach, Murray Park, Toms Beach and The Pines campground are CLOSED.
- Cottadidda campgrounds Quicks beach, Kerrs beach, Homestead campground and Backhouse Beach are OPEN.
Closures will be in place until further notice.
Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 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 office on 03 5483 9106.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Parks CLOSED
The following Murray Valley National & Regional Parks are CLOSED due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works:
- Corowa and Woperana precincts are closed until 4 September 2026
- Boomanoomana precinct is closed until 25 September 2026
- Cottadidda precinct is closed until 23 October 2026
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.22am
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 Friday 11th September 2026.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2026, 1.49pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.22am
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 Friday 11th September 2026
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Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 8.51am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.10am
Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed
Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from 7am Tuesday 21 April to 6pm Wednesday 30 September 2026 for track upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.09am
Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park (Hunthawang Precinct) from Monday 24 August 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2026, 3.25pm
Closed parks: Park CLOSED for Aerial Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Willandra National Park from Tuesday 1st September 2026 until Wednesday 16th September 2026. Willandra will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2026, 4.23pm to Sun 13 Sep 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 11.12am
Other planned events: Parks Closed - Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Yathong Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve, Nombinnie State Conservation Area, and Round Hill Nature Reserve from 07/09/2026 to 13/09/2026. These Parks will be closed for the duration of the program. The operation will involve the use of meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 1.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 8.41am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Kalyarr National Park from Wednesday 02 September 2026 to Tuesday 15 September 2026. Kalyarr National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance <http://click.ngcomms.net/orfpmd59za6k/amafvzx9xnezd/rj4p0l5ju108> . For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 10.07am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 12.20pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Tuesday 15 September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Mungo National Park and Mungo State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the Lower Darling NPWS area office for more information on 03 5021 8900.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.33am
Safety alerts: Millewa campgrounds, Gulpa Campgrounds and Moira South campgrounds CLOSED
Millewa campgrounds, Gulpa campgrounds and Moira South campgrounds are CLOSED due to flooding.
The following campgrounds remain open:
- Edward River Bridge No. 1 campground
- Edward River Bridge No. 2 campground
- Edward River Bridge No. 3 campground
- McCartneys campground
- Tea Tree campground
- McLaurens campground
- Middle campground
- Farm Road campground
- Cumalong campgrounds
Moira North campgrounds remain open:
- Greensborough campground
- Poverty Point campground
- Plains campground
- Narrows campground
- Kings Landing campground
- 258 Tree campground
- Coolamon campground
- Porters Creek Road campground
- Lakes campground
- O’Shannassys campground
- Willows campground
- Swifts creek campground
Closures will be in place until 14 September 2026.
Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 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 office on 03 5483 9106.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 5.00am to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.22am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
Lachlan Valley National Park Hunthawang Precinct is closed from Monday 31 August to Wednesday 9 September 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 5.00am to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.23am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area Booligal is closed from Monday 31 August to Wednesday 9 September 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 8.00am to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 8.49am
Closed parks: Park CLOSED for Aerial pest control operation
Willandra National Park, is CLOSED from Monday 31st until Wednesday 9th September 2026 for an Aerial Pest Control Operation.
For more information contact the NPWS Griffith Office on 02 6866 8100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 3.52pm
Closed areas: Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
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: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.29am
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 Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 1.03pm
Safety alerts: Roads closed in the Millewa, Moira and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding
The following roads are closed in the Millewa and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding:
- Clay Island Road
- Fishermen's Bend Road
- Toupna Crossing Road
- Plantation Road
- Glenns Road
- Swifts Creek Road
- Tin Hut Road
- Dudley's Road
- Middle Road
- Burnt Bridge Road
- Quambies Road
- Tuppal Road
- Edward River Road
- Taylor Bridge Road
- Algabohnyah Road
Roads will be closed 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 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 Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.07am
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 Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 1.27pm
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: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 1.27pm
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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 7.53am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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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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