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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.22pm
Closed areas: Picnic Area & Campground Closures
NPWS are pre-emptively closing Mamanga & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds as well as the Picnic area at the Yanga Woolshed in Yanga NP due to predicted rainfall over the weekend. Closures are effective as of Saturday 16th May and re-opening will depend on the amount of rainfall impacting the campgrounds. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 8.04am to Sat 23 May 2026, 8.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.28am
Closed areas: Campground CLOSED for maintenance
Sandy Beach campground will be CLOSED from Friday 15th until Saturday 23rd May 2026, due to maintenance and the resurfacing of the gravel around the toilet facilities.
No camping is permitted during these dates. If you are unsure of where this campground is, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2026, 4.06pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.35am
Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED GROUND SHOOTING
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting multiple ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve for the management of pest animals.
- The proposed dates for these operations will occur between 19th to 22nd May 2026.
- Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve will remain open to the public during these operations.
- Some audible gunshots may be heard during this operation.
- If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control.
NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.
If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 10.41pm
Safety alerts: Forest Drive trail (west of Middle Beach to east of Ski Beach) - closed due to fire in area
Forest Drive trail from west of Middle Beach (-34.6286°, 146.3585°) to east of Ski Beach (-34.6288°, 146.3411°) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (MIA 2 Precinct) is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the area.
The fire is called EUROLEY RD, MIA 2. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 May 2026, 8.02am
Closed areas: ROAD CLOSURES - Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
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.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road
There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 11.56am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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