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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 1.39pm
Closed parks: Aerial Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Oolambeyan National Park from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025.Oolambeyan National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 3.47pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.30pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Berry Jerry Precinct Only Near Wagga Wagga
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.
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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.38am
Closed areas: Closures due to current flooding event - Murray Valley National & Regional Park
Due to a current flooding event occurring in the forest the following roads are currently closed:
- Toupna Crossing Road
- The bypass at Murphys Bridge Road
- Dudleys Road
- Tin Hut Road, and
- Quambies Road
The Tin Hut Firewood Collection area is therefore inaccessible.
Please also note that the below campgrounds within the Milllewa Campgrounds - Regional Park are only accessible via Clay Island Road and not accessible via the Millewa River Road entry near the Murray River:
- Brown Bottle Bend
- Clay Island
- Lower Sandy
- Chimney Creek
- Ash Tree
- Snows
- Deadwood
Please obey all ROAD CLOSED signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 14 Sep 2024, 3.41pm to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 10.56am
Closed areas: temporary closure of 7 campgrounds - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct
The following campgrounds in Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct are closed to allow tree safety work to be completed:
Pembengguk-Children campground
Wulma-Old campground
Doodledoo campground
Three Whistlers campground
Chickowee campground
Pandalang-Whistling Kite campground
Trappers campground
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.16am
Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Bridge (Millewa Precinct - Murray Valley NP) is CLOSED.
Murphy's Bridge is currently CLOSED. Murphy's Bridge is unsafe for vehicles to cross. The causeway on Toupna Crossing Road is still available for vehicles to pass.
Please obey all signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.17am
Closed areas: CLOSED - Plain Road in Cottadidda Precinct of Murray Valley National Park
Plain Road in the Cottadidda Precinct of the Murray Valley National Park is currently closed for public safety reasons. Please use the other access roads to the campgrounds.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.04pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 3.14pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 February 2025 to 30 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.
The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.30am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place
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.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 8.24am
Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road
Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.
Please follow signage as penalties do apply.
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 6.51pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED
Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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