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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 8.50am
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 9 Sep 2024, 7.00am to Tue 17 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 6.41am
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 9 September 2024 to Tuesday 17 September 2024. 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 on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.23am
Safety alerts: Sections of Edward River Road, Dudley's, Tin Hut and Quambies Roads in Murray Valley NP (Millewa Precinct) are CLOSED.
Sections of Edward River Road, Dudley's Road, Tin Hut and Quambies Road in Murray Valley National Park (Millewa Precinct) are CLOSED due to water across roads.
Please obey all ROAD CLOSURE signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 3.30pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED
The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice due to recent wet weather and flooding:
- Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds except 11 sites at Cumalong campgrounds
- Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley Regional Park) - All campgrounds
- Gulpa Island campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds
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 on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 8.44am
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 1.00pm
Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road (Millewa Precinct - Murray Valley NP) is CLOSED.
Toupna Crossing Road in Murray Valley National Park (Millewa Precinct) is CLOSED between Box Plain Rd and Millewa River Road due to water across the road.
Access to Millewa River Rd is currently via Fishermans Bend Road only.
Please obey all signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Aug 2024, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED
The following campgrounds will be CLOSED until further notice, due to flood damage.
If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
- Benerembah - All campgrounds
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner (eroded bank)
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 8 Sep 2024, 7.34am to Sun 22 Sep 2024, 7.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 2.51pm
Other planned events: Notice of pest animal control program - aerial baiting control operations for fox and wild dog management.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in this park from Sunday 8th September to Sunday 22nd September 2024. (Subject to prevailing weather conditions or early bush fire events.)
The operation will involve the use of meat baits containing Poison1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and wild dogs.
The program is designed to deliver the NPWS General Biosecurity Duty under the Biosecurity Act, and to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of predation by foxes and wild dogs 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.
For more information call the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jul 2024, 12.10pm
Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road - Murphy's Crossing Bridge OUT - Millewa precinct - Murray Valley National Park
The bridge at Murphy's Crossing on Toupna Crossing Rd in the Millewa precinct is CLOSED. There is a detour in place, please obey signage.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Jacks Creek lookout is closed
Lookouts are closed on Jacks Creek walking track.
Lookouts are closed due to dangerous cliff edges. Please stay on the formed walking track and obey all signs and barricades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 11.14am
Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road
Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.
A detour is in place to direct traffic along Fisherman's Bend road to the east for access to the Murray Valley National Park and the Murray River.
Please follow signage as penalties do apply.
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Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 May 2024, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Whymoul - campgrounds closed
As a safety precaution the Whymoul precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 9.18am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED
Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 8.55am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.
In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 12.43pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 9.01am
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)
There are Gas BBQs provided at the Rock NR.
For more information, contact Tumut NPWS on (02) 6947 7000.
or
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 Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2024, 10.33am
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed
Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.
This closure will be in effect for several more months. For more information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 9.16am
Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin Campgrounds
Due to the required roadworks required along River Drive and the maintenance requirements on the mountain bike trails the following areas are still closed:
* Kira / Leaves Campground
* Pana / Ring-tailed Possum Campground
* Deniliquin mountain bike trails
Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Aug 2024, 2.59pm
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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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 6.34pm
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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