Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.30am

Safety alerts: Maintenance works on gravel walkway

Maintenance works are planned for Monday 20 March and Tuesday 21 March on the gravel walkway to the Walls of China boardwalk / viewing platform.

Access will be permitted to the boardwalk/viewing platform however extra care will need to be taken by the public during these works.

Please follow the directions and signage during these works.

For more information, contact the local office.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Walls of China viewing platform
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 1.30pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.30am

Closed areas: Belah Campground closure

Belah campground is closed until further notice.

The closure is due to cultural site protection works being conducted on the Mungo Self-Guided Drive Tour road. 

These works have been delayed by weather and difficulties with getting materials to the area.

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

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 1.40pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.53am

Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive part closure

The Mungo self-guided drive is closed at Red Top lookout to the Zanci pastoral loop. No access is permitted beyond Red Top lookout.

This is due to road works being undertaken to protect cultural sites and to make improvements to the road surface.

The Mungo self-guided drive sections that are open are from the Mungo Visitors Centre to Red Top lookout and from Zanci Pastoral loop to the Mungo Visitors Centre.

These works will take time to complete.

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

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Mallee Stop walking track
  • Mungo self-guided drive tour
  • Rosewood picnic area
  • Round Tank picnic area
  • Vigars Well picnic area
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 3.16pm

Closed parks: Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks and Nature Reserve closed

Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Park and Nature Reserve are closed from Monday 24 October 2022 to Friday 21st April 2023, due to widespread flooding.

Some precincts have been assessed as safe and reopened, these include;

• Willbriggie North (ALL campgrounds)
• Willbriggie East (ALL campgrounds)
• MIA 3 (ALL campgrounds)
• MIA 2 (ALL Campgrounds)
• MIA 1 (Campgrounds - Sandy Beach, Platt Beach, Rooks Bend, Markeys Beach, Horse Bend, Island Bend, Anglers Bend, Broad beach, Nandirong Bend, Pastors Beach, Schmetzers Bend, Long Beach, Horn Beach, Bikini Beach)
• Dunnoon Lagoon (ALL campgrounds)
• Eurloey (ALL Campgrounds)
• Cuba North (Campgrounds - Crayfish Corner, Cuba Beach)

If the Campground is not listed it is still closed for safety reasons. Campgrounds must be booked prior to camping. This can be done at this website Murrumbidgee Valley campgrounds | NSW National Parks.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office, on 02 6966 8100.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.01am

Closed areas: Walls Day Use Area Toilet Closed for Upgrade

The Walls day use area toilet is closed for an upgrade from Wednesday 8 February 2023 until Friday 31 March 2023. Alternate toilets are available at Mungo Visitors Centre and Mungo Lookout.

For more information, contact local office.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Walls of China viewing platform
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 1.38pm

Closed areas: Visitor attractions closed due to flooding

The Yanga Woolshed Picnic Area is closed until further notice due to impacts of flooding:

Some campgrounds are also impacted, check website before travel to avoid disappointment. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1826.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area

Applies from Mon 29 Aug 2022, 8.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11.35am

Other planned events: Visitor facility upgrades

The following visitor attractions will undergo upgrades over the coming months but will remain open:

• Main campground
• Walls carpark
• Walls carpark amenities
• Walls boardwalk access
• Zanci Woolshed carpark
• Mungo Lakebed bike loop
• Mungo Visitor Centre

Please follow all signage and directions from NPWS staff. Any closures to an attraction will be posted on this NPWS alerts page.

For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Main campground
  • Mungo Shearers' Quarters
  • Mungo Visitor Centre
  • Mungo Woolshed
  • Walls of China viewing platform
  • Zanci Pastoral Loop
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 8.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 9.01am

Closed parks: Kalyarr National Park closed due to flooding

Kalyarr National Park is closed due to severe flooding. Penalties apply for non-compliance.  This park will re-open as soon as it is safe.

Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through floodwaters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.13am

Safety alerts: Roads damaged due to flooding

Many access roads in this park have been affected by flooding from the Murray River. Roads may be slippery with uneven surfaces when exposed by receding flood water.

Be cautious accessing the park as roads may still be blocked from flood debris.

 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 most 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 NPWS Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

Affects 3 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Euston Regional Park
  • Euston Regional Park campground
• Kemendok National Park
  • Kemendok National Park campground
• Kemendok Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 11.29am

Other planned events: Aerial Shooting Operation

NPWS will be conducting an aerial control program in Yanga NP & Yanga SCA between Monday 6 March and Monday 13 March. The program is for the management of feral pigs and other vertebrate pest animals within Yanga reserves.  No visitor areas are affected but some areas may be closed to the public during the control operations. If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control in some reserves.

Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, mustering, ground shooting and baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours, and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

For more information please contact the Yanga National Park office on (03) 5020 1764.

Affects 3 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Sat 18 Mar 2023, 5.30pm to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.51am

Closed parks: Kalyarr National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Kalyarr National Park is closed from 5:30 p.m. Saturday 18th March to 08:00 a.m. Wednesday 22nd March for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith park office on (02) 6966 8100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.43am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.59am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in Mungo National Park and remains in place from midnight Monday 10 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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

• Mungo National Park

Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 4.54pm

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban begins in Riverina Area Reserves

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

• Kalyarr National Park
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.57am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 10.48am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Euston Regional Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect from midnight 10 October 2022 to midnight 31 March 2023. 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

• Euston Regional Park

Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.54am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 10.48am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kemendok National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect from midnight 10 October 2022 to midnight 31 March 2023. 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

• Kemendok National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.30am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 9.17am

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Yanga and Kyalite Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in Yanga National Park, Yanga State Conservation Area and Murray Valley Regional Park (Kyalite 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 on 0350 201764 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

• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.03pm

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds closed due to flooding

Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds are closed due to impacts of flooding. The campgrounds are slowly drying out and will reopen once staff have addressed damage to roads and infrastructure. Woolpress Bend will remain closed until the end of May 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 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Woolpress Bend campground

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 12.03pm

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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead