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Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area

Oolambeyan National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.52am

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.04pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.52am.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 February 2025 to 30 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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. 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 local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
17 August 2025 Closed parks Aerial Baiting Operation Details

Applies from Sun 17 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 3.49pm

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Oolambeyan National Park from Sunday 17 August 2025 to Monday 25 August 2025. Oolambeyan 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. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.06pm

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 21 Jul 2025, 9.30am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.05pm

Safety alerts: Blue green algae (Amber alert) for Yanga Lake

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER alert for Yanga Lake.

The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.

Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas.

For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts

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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 10.48am to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 11.18am

Closed areas: Roads closed - Detour required due to water over roads

Several roads have been closed due to localise minor flooding in the Millewa section of Murray Valley National Park and Regional Park.

You can still access the Millewa River Road and Millewa Campgrounds only from the east via Aratula Lane off the Lower River Road at 35.806322 S, 145.344843 E.

All other access points off Millewa Road have been physically closed, including the gate at Fishermans Bend Road and the 'rabbit proof' gate at Toupna Crossing Road.

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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.57pm

Closed parks: Pest Management Program - Foxes

Park closed for ground pest control operation

Doodle Comer Swamp Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Friday 8th August to 7:00pm, Friday 29th August 2025 for a ground pest control operation - Fox Control. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office - Tumut NPWS Office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 2.13pm to Sun 10 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 7.50am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED from Monday 24th June to Sunday 10th August 2025 due to the forecasted wet weather. 

Accessibility to the park will be limited and unsafe for visitors to drive on during this time. 

All travellers within the Hillston Area, are advised to check the weather and road conditions of the surrounding areas to plan your trip accordingly. 

Check out: https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/services/roads/road-conditions/  

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.06pm

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 20 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.08pm

Closed areas: Exchange Road Closed - Murray Valley National Park - Moira

Exchange Road CLOSED.

Recent rain has made this road unsafe and impassable for vehicles and therefore access to the park will be closed via Exchange Road from the 20th June 2025.

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.18pm

Closed areas: Road Closures - Murray Valley National & Regional Park

The following areas are closed within Murray Valley National Park and Murray Valley Regional Park until further notice.

The following roads are currently closed:

  • Dudleys Road
  • Tin Hut Road, and
  • Quambies Road

The Tin Hut Firewood Collection area is therefore inaccessible.

Please also note that all campgrounds within the Milllewa Campgrounds: Regional Park and National Park, besides the Cumalong Campgrounds and campgrounds listed under Gulpa Campgrounds: National Park will likely be inaccessible by the 2 August 2025 and closed until November/December 2025 due to flooding occurring in the forest. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.07pm

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.

Please follow signage as penalties do apply.

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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.58am

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 Thu 26 Jun 2025, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.12pm

Other incidents: Murray valley National Park - Toupna Crossing Road - Part Closure from 26 June, 2025.

Access to the Murray valley National Park via Toupna Crossing Road is compromised across Toupna Creek.

 

Murphy's bridge is closed for bridge reconstruction and the causeway is currently closed with unseasonal river flow heights.

 

There is a detour via Toupna Crossing Rd to Fire hut Road. East to Wallaby Road, then south to Millewa River Road.

 

Millewa River Road is unaffected.

 

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance.

 

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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 8.57am

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed at Red Top lookout

The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.

The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.

Belah campground remains closed. This closure will continue until the road surface has been repaired.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.30am

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: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.45am

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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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.42am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/oolambeyan-homestead-picnic-area/local-alerts

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