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Last reviewed: Mon 18 March 2024, 2.52pm
Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am.
Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.52pm.
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 30 to 34.
Darling River campground, on River Drive, is closed from campsite 30 to 34 for maintenance. Please do not drive past the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jan 2024, 9.36am.
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is a small road and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 1.19pm
to Mon 1 Apr 2024, 12.49pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 1.21pm.
Fire bans: KINCHEGA National Park fire ban
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 10 locations in this park:
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Applies from Mon 15 Jan 2024, 10.09am.
Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 12.45pm.
Closed areas: Tandou Road is closed due to rain damage
Tandou Road from Woolshed Drive to Tandou boundary is closed due to rain damage and will remain closed until further notice. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 10.34am
Other planned events: BBQ's not available at Coach and Horses campground
We advise that the free push button gas BBQ's at Coach and Horses campground are currently being refurbished and are receiving an upgrade. The BBQs will be re-instated as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience while this maintenance is being carried out. Thank you for your patience as we improve park facilities in Paroo-Darling National Park. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2024, 2.42pm to Wed 20 Mar 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 8.44am
Closed areas: Park roads closed due to wet weather
Due to rain at Mungo National Park, some park roads are closed due to wet conditions.
The closed roads are:
- Mungo Drive Tour Road from Red Top lookout.
These closures may be further extended or removed pending the local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.01pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 9.08am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Feb 2024, 9.21am
Safety alerts: Directions to Mungo from Balranald
Plese be aware that Google maps are providing incorrect directions to Mungo from Balranald.
The only public access to the Mungo National Park, from Balranald, is via the Marma Box Creek Road and Turlee Leaghur Road.
Follow the brown tourists signs from Balranald.
There is no public access to Mungo National Park from the eastern side.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2024, 6.00am to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2024, 11.36am
Closed areas: Peery Lake Picnic Area closed for aerial pest control operation
Peery Lake picnic area on Paroo-Darling National Park is closed from the 17th March 2024 and will reopen on the 22nd March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880 or the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Feb 2024, 9.41am
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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Feb 2024, 12.12pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jan 2024, 9.33am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Mungo Woolshed - Partial Closure
The southern section of the Mungo Woolshed is currently closed until 30 June 2024 while heritage conservation works are being undertaken. Please do not access areas beyond barriers and no entry signage.
The northern section is still open for visitor access.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jan 2024, 9.09am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
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 4 parks nearby. Show list