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Kinchega National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 14 July 2026, 12.00pm

Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 12.00pm.

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive (1-29) and Tandou Road is closed

Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive.  Campsites 1-29 are closed. Darling River camping is available ONLY at campsites 30-34.  The Tandou Road remains closed.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
21 July 2026 Other planned events Kinchega National Park - notice of ground shooting operation Details

Applies from Tue 21 Jul 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.35am

Kinchega National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation.  The park and campgrounds remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation.  This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Kinchega National Park.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive (1-29) and Tandou Road is closed

Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive.  Campsites 1-29 are closed. Darling River camping is available ONLY at campsites 30-34.  The Tandou Road remains closed.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2026, 4.08pm to Thu 6 Aug 2026, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.18am

Closed areas: Areas closed for track upgrade

Some parts of this park are closed from Wednesday 8 July to Thursday 6 August while the start of the Homestead Gorge walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:

  • Homestead Creek picnic area
  • Thaaklatjika Mingkana walking track
  • Thaaklatjika (Wright's Cave)

 

Access to the walking trails in the Homestead Gorge can be access via entering Homestead Creek at the Homestead Campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.08am

Closed parks: Mutawntji National Park is closed due to rain.

Mutawntji National Park remains closed due to rain on all access roads. The Mutawintji National Park road is still closed by the Road Authority.  This closure will be updated when conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 12.13pm to Mon 20 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 12.16pm

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout

Due to wet conditions the Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road is closed at Red Top lookout.

Belah campground remains closed.

This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office

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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 9.41am

Closed parks: Langidoon Campground is closed to rain.

Langidoon Campground is closed to rain as the access road is closed.  This closure will be updated when conditions change.  For further information please call the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 1.12pm

Safety alerts: Mungo Lakebed (Bike track) closed

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.

Trail closed signage is located on park.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.

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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 12.10pm

Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads

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 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 3.42pm

Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation

Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation.  The park and campground remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.  

For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.31pm

Other incidents: Public access restrictions

Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kinchega-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Outback NSW region
  • Kinchega 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. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass
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