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

• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area

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

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
• Mungo State Conservation Area

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

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Mallee Stop walking track
  • Mungo self-guided drive tour
  • Rosewood picnic area
  • Round Tank picnic area
  • Vigars Well picnic area
• Mungo State Conservation Area

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

• Mungo National Park
  • Walls of China viewing platform
• Mungo State Conservation Area

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

• Mungo National Park
  • Main campground
  • Mungo Shearers' Quarters
  • Mungo Visitor Centre
  • Mungo Woolshed
  • Walls of China viewing platform
  • Zanci Pastoral Loop
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.24pm

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to flooding

Coach and Horses campground is closed indefinitely due to flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed until the end of April 2023.  The closure will be updated as conditions change. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 12.33pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park

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

• Mungo National Park