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Applies from Sat 12 Oct 2024, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Oct 2024, 10.45am
Other incidents: Blue Green Algae Alert
There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 4.03pm
Safety alerts: Roads closed due to flooding in Murray Valley NP/RP
Please be advised that many roads within Millewa, Moira & Gulpa Island are currently closed due to rising flood water. These include:
- Sections of Edward River Road
- Fishermans Bend Road
- Dudley's Road
- Clay Island Road
- Tin Hut Road
- Quambies Road
- Little Edwards Road
- Glenns Road
- Sams Road
- Plantation Road
- Warri Yards Road
- Duffer Road
- Swifts Creek Road (alternate route via Porters Creek Road or Narrows Road)
Please obey all ROAD CLOSURE signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 9.48am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.
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 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.44am
Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Crossing Bridge (Millewa Precinct - Murray Valley NP) is CLOSED.
Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Crossing Bridge is CLOSED in Murray Valley National Park (Millewa Precinct) between Box Plain Rd and Millewa River Road due to water across the road.
Please obey all signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.00am to Mon 11 Nov 2024, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 7.51am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct.
HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program and have allowed a 4 week window to undertake the program.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 10.57am to Tue 12 Nov 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 7.51am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - Lachlan Valley National Park - Gunning Gap Precinct
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Lachlan Valley National Park - Gunning Gap Precinct.
HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.51pm
Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road
Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.
Please follow signage as penalties do apply.
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Applies from Sat 14 Sep 2024, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Sep 2024, 4.03pm
Closed areas: temporary closure of 7 campgrounds - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct
The following campgrounds in Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct are closed to allow tree safety work to be completed:
Pembengguk-Children campground
Wulma-Old campground
Doodledoo campground
Three Whistlers campground
Chickowee campground
Pandalang-Whistling Kite campground
Trappers campground
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Applies from Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.25am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 August 2024 to 13 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.
The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. 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.
Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 9.10am
Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED
The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice due to recent wet weather and flooding:
- Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds except 11 sites at Cumalong campgrounds
- Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley Regional Park) - All campgrounds
- Gulpa Island campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds
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 Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Sep 2024, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED
The following campgrounds will be CLOSED until further notice, due to flood damage.
If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner (eroded bank)
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 9.37am
Closed areas: Jacks Creek lookout is closed
Lookouts are closed on Jacks Creek walking track.
Lookouts are closed due to dangerous cliff edges. Please stay on the formed walking track and obey all signs and barricades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 May 2024, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Whymoul - campgrounds closed
As a safety precaution the Whymoul precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.46am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED
Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Sep 2024, 3.17pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.
In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 12.43pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 9.01am
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)
There are Gas BBQs provided at the Rock NR.
For more information, contact Tumut NPWS on (02) 6947 7000.
or
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 Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Sep 2024, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed
Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.
This closure will be in effect for several more months. For more information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.47am
Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin Campgrounds
Due to the required roadworks required along River Drive and the maintenance requirements on the mountain bike trails the following areas are still closed:
* Kira / Leaves Campground
* Pana / Ring-tailed Possum Campground
* Deniliquin mountain bike trails
Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Aug 2024, 2.59pm
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.
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 10 Oct 2024, 7.49am
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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