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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.28pm
Closed areas: Visitor attractions closed due to flooding
The following day-use areas are closed until further notice due to flooding:
- Regatta Beach Picnic Area
- Yanga Lake walking track
- Yanga Lake Redgum bird hide
- Yanga Woolshed picnic area
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.
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Applies from Tue 1 Nov 2022, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.13pm
Closed parks: Kyalite precinct closed
Kyalite precinct is closed until further notice, including all campgrounds due to flooding.
Remember it is never safe to drive through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Buronga office on
03 5021 8900
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Applies from Thu 13 Oct 2022, 4.12pm to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.10am
Closed areas: Benarca precinct is closed due to flooding
Benarca precinct including all campgrounds will be closed until further notice due to flooding.
Remember it is never safe to drive through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.38pm to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 3.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.18am
Closed areas: Moama 5-Mile precinct closed
The Moama 5-Mile precinct is closed due to widespread flooding.
The following attractions will be closed:
- Dhungala Riverside walk
- Mountain bike trails
- Boat ramp
- Toilets
- Barbecues
Remember it is never safe to drive through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 10.28am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.17am
Closed areas: Closed due to flooding Whymoul, Noorong, Wetuppa precincts of Murray Valley National Park
The Whymoul, Noorong and Wetuppa precincts of the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to flooding, this includes all campground areas.
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 areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 5 Sep 2022, 11.07am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 11.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.14am
Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin precinct Campground closures
Due to high rainfall and flooding, Deniliquin precinct, including all the campgrounds such as Willoughby's Beach will be closed until further notice.
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 areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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 local park office.
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Applies from Tue 16 Aug 2022, 10.18am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.12am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following precincts and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding:
Barooga precinct
- Barooga campgrounds
- Smithers Beach campgrounds
Cottadidda precinct
- Quicks Beach campgrounds
- Ngawe campgrounds
- Backhouses campgrounds
Boomanoomana precinct
Mulwala precinct
Collendina precinct
Corowa precinct
Quat Quatta precinct
- Quat Quatta East campgrounds
Thornley precinct
Woperana precinct
Many roads in these areas are closed and impassable due to changes in river height. All campgrounds will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 29 Aug 2022, 12.10pm to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.09am
Closed areas: Barooga precinct, Ski Beach picnic area closed due to flooding
Ski Beach picnic area is closed until further notice due to widespread flooding.
Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 6 Sep 2022, 2.16pm to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.08am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding:
Gulpa Island precinct:
- All campgrounds
- Edward River Bridge campgrounds
- Gulpa Island drive
- Gulpa Creek walk
Millewa precinct:
- All campgrounds and access roads
Moira precinct:
- All campgrounds and access roads
- Swifts Creek campground
- Moira drive
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 areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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 local park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 30 Nov 2022, 1.51pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Regatta Beach closed due to flooding
Regatta Beach Picnic Area and boat ramp are closed until further notice due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance . For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 6.04pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed – flooding
Willandra National Park is closed from Monday 24 October 2022 until further notice due to flooding and damage to the Willandra Creek crossing. This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Unsealed roads within Carrathool Shire are dry weather roads only. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.24am
Safety alerts: Slippery / Boggy Road conditions
Due to prolonged wet weather, road conditions within the Woomargama Reserves have suffered portions of pavement failure. While access is still permitted for 4wd vehicles extreme caution should taken when using the reserve road system. It is advised to defer trips into the reserve by vehicle if at all possible.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 11.05am to Mon 9 Jan 2023, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9.12am
Closed parks: Kalyarr National Park is closed due to recent wet weather and flooding .
All precincts of Kalyarr National Park are closed due to wet weather and flooding, this includes the campground in Norwood precinct.
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.
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).
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Mon 9 Jan 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.16am
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 Monday 9 January 2023, due to widespread flooding.
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).
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 5.36pm to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.11am
Other planned events: Construction impacting traffic on Hanel's Road
Please be aware traffic on Hanel's Road may be disrupted from September to December 2022 while Greater Hume Shire construction is underway in the area.
Heavy machinery will be in operation during this time. Please follow all safety signage and instructions from staff and contractors.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.33pm to Wed 1 Mar 2023, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 10.35am
Closed areas: Willandra group campground closed
Willandra group campground in Willandra National Park is closed for sewerage infrastructure works. Willandra campground will remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.30am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Oct 2022, 4.54pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Oct 2022, 8.55am
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds closed due to flooding
Woolpress Bend and Mamanga campgrounds are closed due to ongoing flooding. This situation is not expected to change in the foreseeable future.
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 Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Oct 2022, 9.00am
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.
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.16am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 5.31pm
Safety alerts: Safety risk of unexploded ordnances (UXO) in Livingstone National Park
You must keep to marked trails, walking tracks and roads when visiting Livingstone National Park.
This is because of the safety risk around unexploded ordinances (UXO) within the park. There are signs on the ground at all entrances to the risk area.
No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.56am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jan 2022, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Mar 2022, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Willandra Cottage and Men's Quarters closed
The Willandra Cottage and Men's Quarters are closed until further notice while asbestos works are being undertaken.
The Willandra campground remains open.
For more information, contact the Riverina NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.00am
Other planned events: Campground available for booking in Kyalite precinct
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 Kyalite (Murray Valley), 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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