Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 15 March 2023, 8.59am
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am
to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.59am.
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 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 20 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.30am
Safety alerts: Maintenance works on gravel walkway
Maintenance works are planned for Monday 20 March and Tuesday 21 March on the gravel walkway to the Walls of China boardwalk / viewing platform.
Access will be permitted to the boardwalk/viewing platform however extra care will need to be taken by the public during these works.
Please follow the directions and signage during these works.
For more information, contact the local office.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location 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
Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.01am
Closed areas: Walls Day Use Area Toilet Closed for Upgrade
The Walls day use area toilet is closed for an upgrade from Wednesday 8 February 2023 until Friday 31 March 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 29 Aug 2022, 8.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11.35am
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
- Zanci Woolshed carpark
- Mungo Lakebed bike loop
- 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 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.59am
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