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Applies from Thu 21 May 2026, 12.09pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 12.21pm
Other incidents: Police Investigating Incident - Dunnoon Lagoon Precinct
National Parks are aware of an ongoing police investigation that occurred in the Dunnoon Lagoon Precinct, Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.
The NSW Police is currently leading the investigation, and all further inquiries should be directed to the police media unit.
National Parks ask that when visiting this precinct that the taped off areas are not interfered with.
We thank the community for their patience and cooperation while officers carry out their duties.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 10.24am
Closed areas: Extension of Campground Closures
NPWS have extended the closure of Mamanga & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds in Yanga NP due to rainfall over the weekend. Roads and sites are still wet & muddy. Any change to this situation will be immediately updated on the website. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 8.04am to Sat 23 May 2026, 8.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.28am
Closed areas: Campground CLOSED for maintenance
Sandy Beach campground will be CLOSED from Friday 15th until Saturday 23rd May 2026, due to maintenance and the resurfacing of the gravel around the toilet facilities.
No camping is permitted during these dates. If you are unsure of where this campground is, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 12.29pm to Sat 4 Jul 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 12.33pm
Other planned events: NOTICE OF 1080 BAITING for control of Foxes
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Meat Baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes. The program will be conducted between the 27th of May and the 3rd of July 2026 in Ulandra Nature Reserve and Nest Hill Nature Reserve.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 8.37am
Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed
Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 29 May 2026 for track upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 5.06pm to Mon 25 May 2026, 5.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 10.09am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Corowa precinct Closed
Murray Valley National Park, Corowa precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 18/ May 2026 until 25 May 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 10.09am
Closed areas: Swifts Creek Campground Closures
Swifts Creek Campground will be closed to visitors due to infrastructure upgrades in the area and an increase in heavy vehicle traffic through the campground.
The campground will be closed to bookings during select dates:
Closed dates ( inclusive)
11/3/26 - 19/3/26
24/3/26 - 1/4/26
8/4/26 - 14/4/26
22/4/26 - 8/5/26
8/5/26 - 29/5/26
3/6/26 - 16/6/26
24/6/26 - 7/7/26
15/7/26 - 28/7/26
Please book your stay at the campground at: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/swifts-creek-campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 4.45pm
Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances in Livingstone National Park
There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.
There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.
If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
Dentons Campground and Dam Campground have been cleared of UXO risk and camping is permitted within the fenced areas of the campgrounds.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 3.33pm to Fri 29 May 2026, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 8.27am
Safety alerts: Trail works on Yerong Walking Track
Walking Track Maintenance on Yerong Walking Track
Track works are being conducted on Yerong walking track between April and June 2026. Yerong walking track remains open however please take care and follow the directions of workers when passing through the site.
For more information call NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.00am to Fri 22 May 2026, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Apr 2026, 7.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a aerial baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will start on the 11th May 2026 to the 22nd May 2026 in the following areas:
- Woomargama National Park
- Woomargama State Conservation Area
- Mullengandra State Conservation Area
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 10.41pm
Safety alerts: Forest Drive trail (west of Middle Beach to east of Ski Beach) - closed due to fire in area
Forest Drive trail from west of Middle Beach (-34.6286°, 146.3585°) to east of Ski Beach (-34.6288°, 146.3411°) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (MIA 2 Precinct) is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the area.
The fire is called EUROLEY RD, MIA 2. 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.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.10am
Closed areas: ROAD CLOSURES - Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 5.02pm
Safety alerts: Tin Mines Trail - Eastern section closure
Woomargama NP/SCA - Tin Mines Trail - Eastern section Closed to Vehicles
Tin Mines Trail is closed in the Eastern section of the park from Galvin's Rd entrance into the Park along Tin Mines trail through to Mandaring Trail (12 km section of trail).
Entrance to camping areas within Woomargama NP can be accessed from the western section of the park from Tunnel Rd or from the Eastern side of the park from Yesches rd then along Cockatoo Creek Trail.
Closure for road maintenance works will be from 7/4/26 to 29/5/26.
for more information please contact Tumut NPWS on 02 6947 7000
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 10.11am
Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park
Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.
From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.
Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Huts campground
- Brown Bottle Bend campground
- Clay Island campground
- Lower Sandy campground
- Chimney Creek campground
- Ash Tree campground
- Thistle Bend campground
- Walthours campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- 1818 campground
- Wire Fence Landing campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.
Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.
Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.
Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:
- Nine Panel campground
- Fishermans Bend campground
- Turtle campground
- Kangaroo Bend campground
- Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
- Cherry Tree campground
- Potts Creek campground
- Mary Ada campground
- Scott’s Beach campground
- Paradise Beach campground
- Aratula campground
- Top End Beach campground
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.02am
Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads
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.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
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.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 10.22am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place
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.
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