Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 12.29pm to Wed 14 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.37am

Closed parks: Park closed due to wet weather

Mungo National Park is closed due to wet weather and prediction of further significant rainfall. This closure may be further extended pending weather and road conditions. 

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

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.32am

Fires - Advice: NPWS Turkey Flat, River Road, Leeton

There is a fire in this park called NPWS Turkey Flat, River Road, Leeton. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.58am

Closed areas: Peery Lake day use area is closed

Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain.  Unsealed roads in the area are closed with more rain forecast.  This closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.20am

Closed areas: Campground wet weather closures

Mamanga Campground and The Willows Campground are closed due to rain. Please contact the park office for more information on 0350 201764.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground

Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 9.25am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 12.04pm

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 Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 11.29am

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 12 June 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 4 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.44am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed due to flooding

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to impacts of flooding. The campgrounds are slowly drying out and will remain closed until the end of July at this stage due to major damage to access roads.

For more information, contact the local park office on 03 5020 1764.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 7.15pm

Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed

Willandra NP will be closed for until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works. In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park closed until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Willandra National Park

Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 10.09am

Safety alerts: Blue Green Algae Alert

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae 

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake walking track

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm

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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 9.00am

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Yathong Nature Reserve