Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.50am

Closed areas: Visitor Areas Closed Due to Rain

Yanga Campgrounds & the picnic area at Yanga Woolshed are closed due to significant rain. Please contact the park office for more information on 03 5021 8988

Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Wed 25 Feb 2026, 10.54am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.42am

Closed parks: Kinchega NP is closed due to rain.

Kinchega NP is closed due to rain.  This closure will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please call the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.45am to Mon 9 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.47am

Closed parks: Park closed due to wet weather

Kemendok National Park and Kemendok Nature Reserve are currently closed due to a significant rain fall event until Monday 9th March 2026

This closure may be further extended or removed depending on local conditions

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

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kemendok National Park
• Kemendok Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.37am to Mon 9 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.45am

Closed parks: Park closed due to wet weather

Euston Regional Park is currently closed due to a significant rain fall event until Monday 9th March 2026

This closure may be further extended or removed depending on local conditions

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park

Applies from Thu 5 Mar 2026, 12.33pm to Mon 9 Mar 2026, 12.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 4.58pm

Closed parks: Kalyarr National Park - CLOSED

For Safety reasons, during a Feral Animal Aerial Control program the Kalyarr National Park will be closed to the Public from Thursday 5th March until Monday the 9th March. The Lachlan River Campground will also be closed during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 12.02pm

Fire bans: Kinchega National Park Total 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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.09am

Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake

There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake. 

Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.

Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track

Applies from Mon 8 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 11.08am

Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road

There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2.04pm

Fire bans: 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.

Affects 11 parks nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park
• Kalyarr National Park
• Kemendok National Park
• Kemendok Nature Reserve
• Mallee Cliffs National Park
• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area
• Nearie Lake Nature Reserve
• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, 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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park
• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.29am

Other incidents: Public access restrictions

Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Nearie Lake Nature Reserve