Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 12.52pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban Lower Darling Area reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 5 Oct 2026, 9.58am to Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 10.11am

Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED AERIAL SHOOTING

NPWS will be conducting a pest control program by helicopter between 18 and 24 October. The program is for the management of feral pigs and other vertebrate pest animals within Yanga reserves. Some visitor areas are affected and may be closed to the public during the control operations. If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control in some reserves.

Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, mustering, ground shooting and baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours, and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

For more information please contact the Yanga National Park office on (03) 5021 8988.

Affects 3 parks and 13 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Oct 2026, 1.36pm

Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake

There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake. 

Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.

Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track