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Rosewood picnic area

Mungo National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 21 March 2023, 9.53am

Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 1.40pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.53am.

Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive part closure

The Mungo self-guided drive is closed at Red Top lookout to the Zanci pastoral loop. No access is permitted beyond Red Top lookout.

This is due to road works being undertaken to protect cultural sites and to make improvements to the road surface.

The Mungo self-guided drive sections that are open are from the Mungo Visitors Centre to Red Top lookout and from Zanci Pastoral loop to the Mungo Visitors Centre.

These works will take time to complete.

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

 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 9.00am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 11.30am

Closed areas: Walls Day Use Area Toilet Closed for Upgrade

The Walls day use area toilet is closed for an upgrade until Friday 7 April 2023. Alternate toilets are available at Mungo Visitors Centre and Mungo Lookout.

For more information, contact local office.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 1.26pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.31am

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 6 Mar 2023, 1.30pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.30am

Closed areas: Belah Campground closure

Belah campground is closed until further notice.

The closure is due to cultural site protection works being conducted on the Mungo Self-Guided Drive Tour road. 

These works have been delayed by weather and difficulties with getting materials to the area.

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

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 1.40pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.53am

Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive part closure

The Mungo self-guided drive is closed at Red Top lookout to the Zanci pastoral loop. No access is permitted beyond Red Top lookout.

This is due to road works being undertaken to protect cultural sites and to make improvements to the road surface.

The Mungo self-guided drive sections that are open are from the Mungo Visitors Centre to Red Top lookout and from Zanci Pastoral loop to the Mungo Visitors Centre.

These works will take time to complete.

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.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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