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Last reviewed: Wed 27 October 2021, 1.07pm
Applies from Wed 27 Oct 2021, 12.57pm to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 1.07pm.
Maintenance works (painting / oiling timber) is being carried out on the Walls and Red Top boardwalks and Mungo Woolshed. Please exercise caution during these works, the areas remain open to the general public. Follow the directions of NPWS staff and signage on site.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 3.54pm.
Mungo Shearers' Quarters will be closed until Sunday 31 October 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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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.
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:
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 Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.38am.
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road is closed.
This closure may be further extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.36am.
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Detailed environmental assessments and planning have been submitted and maintenance works will commence once approved.
This closure will remain in place until further notice.
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: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.34pm.
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.
Applies from Wed 27 Oct 2021, 12.57pm to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 1.07pm
Maintenance works (painting / oiling timber) is being carried out on the Walls and Red Top boardwalks and Mungo Woolshed. Please exercise caution during these works, the areas remain open to the general public. Follow the directions of NPWS staff and signage on site.
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Applies from Wed 27 Oct 2021, 9.42am to Fri 19 Nov 2021, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 9.45am
Camping is not permitted due to moderate flooding of the Murrumbidgee River. There is no access to many campsites.
For your safety, please do not enter floodwaters.
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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 11.07am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 3.32pm
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:
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: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 10.16am
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:
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
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
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
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:
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, 12.01am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 3.54pm
Mungo Shearers' Quarters will be closed until Sunday 31 October 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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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
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:
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
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:
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 Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.38am
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road is closed.
This closure may be further extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.36am
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Detailed environmental assessments and planning have been submitted and maintenance works will commence once approved.
This closure will remain in place until further notice.
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: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.34pm
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 Tue 13 Jul 2021, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.00pm
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 Mon 5 Jul 2021, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 1.08pm
The following areas in Kinchega National Park are closed:
Cawndilla campground is scheduled to re-open in the coming weeks.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm
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, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.59am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mungo-national-park/local-alerts
Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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