Last reviewed: Mon 30 January 2023, 1.53pm
Applies from Mon 30 Jan 2023, 1.49pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 1.53pm.
Due to recent rainfall over the weekend, the local councils have closed the access roads to Mungo. The park will reopen Wednesday 01/02/2023 if access permits. Please check local council road access reports for updates on road conditions. Wentworth Shire Council and Balranald Shire Council.
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.57am.
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:
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.
Applies from Mon 30 Jan 2023, 1.49pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 1.53pm
Due to recent rainfall over the weekend, the local councils have closed the access roads to Mungo. The park will reopen Wednesday 01/02/2023 if access permits. Please check local council road access reports for updates on road conditions. Wentworth Shire Council and Balranald Shire Council.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 2.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 9.39am
Due to wet road conditions the Zanci Pastoral Loop is closed until further notice.
The road condition will be reassessed on Monday 30th January 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 4.57pm
Zanci Woolshed, which is located on the Zanci Pastoral Loop road, will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 16 January 2023 to Tuesday 31 January 2023.
No public access will be permitted to the Zanci Woolshed and carpark while works are being completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 1.26pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.39pm
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 29 Aug 2022, 8.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.58am
The following visitor attractions will undergo upgrades over the coming months but will remain open:
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.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.57am
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 the wet weather in spring delayed the works program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.57am
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:
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/foreshore-walk/local-alerts
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 passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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