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Last reviewed: Wed 25 November 2020, 1.04pm
Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm
to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 1.04pm.
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive tour partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. The closure is a result of park roads being damaged after significant spring rain and requiring maintenance to repair this damage. This closure will remain in place until further notice.
The road is open to the Mungo Visitor Centre, Walls of China boardwalk and Red Top lookout. The Pastoral Loop road is also open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Affects 6 locations in this park:
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am
to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 1.02pm.
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice due to access roads requiring maintenance and repair. This closure may be further extended pending these maintenance works.
Affects 1 location in this park:
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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 8.07am
to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.08am.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 2.32pm.
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.
Affects 18 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 5.41pm.
Safety alerts: Mungo bicycle loop trail closed
The Mungo bicycle loop trail is currently closed. It has large areas of damage and requires maintenance to repair. Other options for cycling include the Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Buronga office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.00am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 4.11pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.00am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 4.04pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Fri 27 Nov 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Nov 2020, 1.54pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban will be in place in this park from Friday 27 November 2020 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 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 1.04pm
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive tour partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. The closure is a result of park roads being damaged after significant spring rain and requiring maintenance to repair this damage. This closure will remain in place until further notice.
The road is open to the Mungo Visitor Centre, Walls of China boardwalk and Red Top lookout. The Pastoral Loop road is also open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 1.02pm
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice due to access roads requiring maintenance and repair. This closure may be further extended pending these maintenance works.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 18 Nov 2020, 4.12pm to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Nov 2020, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Cawndilla campground closed until further notice
Cawndilla campground is closed. Lake drive is closed from Morton Boulka picnic area and there is no access to Cawndilla campground.
This closure is in place unless otherwise extended or removed. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 3 Nov 2020, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Nov 2020, 10.05am
Closed areas: Lake Drive at Morton Boulka picnic area and Emu Lake Drive closed
These two small sections of road in Kinchega National Park are closed:
- Lake Drive from Morton Bouka picnic area to Cawndilla campground
- Emu Lake Drive
Cawndilla campground is not accessible. Emu Lake drive is closed but Emu Lake campground is currently open.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 20 Oct 2020, 2.52pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Nov 2020, 3.22pm
Fire bans: Park 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.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 8.07am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 2.32pm
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.
Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.08am to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 7.22am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Nov 2020, 7.04am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Riverina area
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.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.48pm to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.08am
Fire bans: Park 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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2020, 9.56am
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 informaiton centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 5.41pm
Safety alerts: Mungo bicycle loop trail closed
The Mungo bicycle loop trail is currently closed. It has large areas of damage and requires maintenance to repair. Other options for cycling include the Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Buronga office.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.08pm to Fri 26 Feb 2021, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 9.12am
Other planned events: Kalyarr National Park - road maintenance works
NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance activities in various parts of Kalyarr National Park over the next 6-month period. This will require road closures and public access restrictions as the maintenance program moves around the park. If you have any enquiries about access to the park during this time, please call the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100 or the park ranger on 02 6966 8119.
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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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 24 Aug 2018, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Mar 2020, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Regatta Beach picnic area closed
Regatta Beach picnic area is closed until further notice. For more information, call the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1764.
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