Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Dec 2021, 9.44am
Safety alerts: Public access road closures
Currently the only public access road open to Mungo National Park is via Balranald. Before travelling ensure you check the Balranald and Wentworth Shire websites on road access conditions.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.40am to Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 11.26am
Closed areas: Barooga precinct closed due to flooding
The following campgrounds in the Barooga precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the following areas during this time:
- 1904 Beach
- Micks Beach
- Dunns Beach
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.33am to Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 11.22am
Closed areas: Smithers Beach closed due to flooding
Smithers Beach will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access this area during this time.
To ensure visitor safety, the gate into the precinct will be locked and no public access will be permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.30am to Fri 17 Dec 2021, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 11.21am
Closed areas: Cottadidda precincts closed due to flooding
The Cottadidda precincts are closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. During this time all precincts will be locked and the following designated campgrounds will be closed to the public:
- Quicks Beach
- Kerrs Beach
- Ngawe Beach
- Murray Park
- O'Dwyers
- Backhouses Beach
- Homestead
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.08am to Fri 17 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 11.04am
Closed areas: Woperana precinct closed due to flooding
The Woperana precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the area during this time. The following campgrounds are closed and will be re-opened once water subsides:
- Groutches Beach
- Finley Beach
- Grassy campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.05am to Sat 18 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.44am
Closed areas: Boomanoomana precinct closed due to flooding
The Boomanoomana precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the area during this time. The following campgrounds are closed and will be re-opened once water subsides:
- Little Pebble Beach campground
- Sandy Beach campground
- One Tree Beach campground
- Lagoon campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 9.43am to Mon 27 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.42am
Closed areas: Collendina precinct closed due to flooding
The Collendina precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the area during this time. The following campgrounds will be closed and will be re-opened once the water subsides:
- Fryers Lane
- Jacobs campgrounds
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 9.39am to Thu 16 Dec 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.41am
Closed areas: Corowa precinct closed due to flooding
The Corowa precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the area during this time. The following campgrounds are closed and will be re-opened once water subsides:
- Hidden Beach
- Foords
- Federation
- Dairy Lagoon
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Dec 2021, 9.32am to Thu 23 Dec 2021, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Dec 2021, 10.36am
Closed areas: Quat Quatta East precinct closed due to flooding
The Quat Quatta East precinct will be closed from Wednesday 1 December until further notice due to flooding. You can't access the area during this time.
The following campgrounds are closed and will be re-opened once water subsides:
- Quat Quatta East 1
- Quat Quatta East 2
- Kismet
- Regulator
- Quat Quatta East Beach
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local area office on 03 5483 9100
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Applies from Tue 30 Nov 2021, 10.22am to Mon 13 Dec 2021, 11.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to flooding
All campgrounds are closed (excluding Wooloondool) from Tuesday 30 November to Monday 13 December due to flooding.
Wooloondool campgrounds remain open.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground is closed until further notice due to road closures.
Road works are scheduled to begin in mid November. This closure remains in place until the works are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 12.07pm
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Planning approvals have been completed and road works are schedule to begin in mid-November. These works will take some time to complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 9.13am
Safety alerts: Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail
Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail is currently closed. Maintenance on sections of the lakebed loop trail have commenced.
Other options for cycling include Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.20am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 11.25am
Fire bans: Murray Valley Regional Park - 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.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.17am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 11.25am
Fire bans: Murray Valley National Park - 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.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 10.09am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 11.24am
Fire bans: Murrumbidgee Valley National Park - 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.
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Applies from Mon 16 Aug 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 9.53am
Closed areas: Yanga National Park partial closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice to protect the safety of visitors, staff and local communities. These areas are affected by high river & lake levels.
For more information, please call the Yanga National Park Office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 8.36am
Safety alerts: Limited access to Murray River campsites and beaches
Some parts of this park are inaccessible due to minor flooding from the Murray River. This includes access to campsites at Sandbar Bend and Snaggy Point.
Do not drive or walk through floodwaters if present on vehicle trails.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.36pm to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.41pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.26pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.23pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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 Tue 13 Jul 2021, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds closed due to flooding
Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds are closed due to ongoing flooding. It is envisaged that these campgrounds may open on 1 December 2021, but this will depend on access due to flooding. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Please reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Yanga National Park office closed - still taking phone calls and emails
Yanga National Park office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
Visitors can still access the historic Yanga Homestead precinct between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily. A self-guided tour offering exclusive access inside the homestead is available from Balranald Visitor Information Centre or Balranald Caravan Park. Call the visitor information centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.00am
Other planned events: Campground available for booking in Kyalite precinct
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Kyalite (Murray Valley), please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.59am
Other planned events: Campgrounds available for booking
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Euston Regional Park and Kemendok National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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