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Rosewood picnic area

Mungo National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 21 July 2025, 8.57am

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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9.59am

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9.57am

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.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

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.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

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/rosewood-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region

  • Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees: 

    $8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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