Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 5 December 2022, 11.22am
Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm
to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.22am.
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive part closure
Sections of the Mungo self-guided drive tour road remain closed. No access is permitted beyond Red Top lookout.
Road works have commenced to undertake cultural site protection and improvements to the road surface.
These works will take some time to complete and ongoing wet weather is delaying the works program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am
to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 10.27am.
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in Mungo National Park and remains in place from midnight Monday 10 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 29 Aug 2022, 8.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.22am
Other planned events: Visitor facility upgrades
The following visitor attractions will undergo upgrades over the coming months but will remain open:
- Main campground
- Walls carpark
- Walls carpark amenities
- Walls boardwalk access
- Mungo Visitor Centre
Please follow all signage and directions from NPWS staff. Any closures to an attraction will be posted on this NPWS alerts page.
For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.22am
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground is closed until further notice.
This closure remains in place while site protection works are completed on the Mungo Self-guided Drive Tour road.
Ongoing wet weather is further delaying the programmed works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.22am
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive part closure
Sections of the Mungo self-guided drive tour road remain closed. No access is permitted beyond Red Top lookout.
Road works have commenced to undertake cultural site protection and improvements to the road surface.
These works will take some time to complete and ongoing wet weather is delaying the works program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 10.27am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in Mungo National Park and remains in place from midnight Monday 10 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
