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Applies from Tue 16 Aug 2022, 10.18am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 1.51pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following campground remains closed due to flood damage:
Woperana precinct
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 1.45pm
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.
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 12.18pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 9.31am
Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park, Deniliquin precinct areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed from 20 August 2022 to 31 April 2023 due to widespread flooding:
Closed attractions include:
- Deniliquin mountain bike trails
- Muna/Lagoon campground
- Lip-Lip-Wil/Yabby campground
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 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Round Hill Nature Reserve is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Nombinnie Nature Reserve is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 9.06am
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).
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Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8.42am
Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang, is closed from 12pm, Monday 27 March to 12pm, Friday 31 March 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 4.04pm to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 1.43pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park, Bama precinct Campground closures
Camping in the Murray Valley Regional Park, Bama precinct is closed due to recent flooding. Bookings can be made at other nearby Campgrounds Benarca campgrounds | NSW National Parks.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 10.28am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am
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 Wed 5 Oct 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 4.15pm
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.
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.41pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Round Hill Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.40pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.38pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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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).
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Applies from Thu 13 Oct 2022, 4.12pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 2.01pm
Closed areas: Benarca precinct is open to camping, two areas remain closed due to flood water
Benarca precinct has been opened to camping. Two of nine Campgrounds areas are still affected by floodwater and access roads are closed. There are 98 camp sites available for booking, Benarca campgrounds | NSW National Parks
Remember it is never safe to drive through flood waters. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am
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 Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.16am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 8.47am
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 Fri 14 Oct 2022, 3.38pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 3.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 9.31am
Closed areas: Moama 5-Mile precinct boat ramp and car park are open - other areas onsite remain closed
The Moama 5-Mile precinct boat ramp and carpark is now open, other areas remain closed due to the effects of widespread flooding.
The following attractions will remain closed:
- Dhungala Riverside walk
- Mountain bike trails
- Toilets
- Barbecues
Fencing has been installed to prevent injury, so you may 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 Mon 10 Oct 2022, 10.30am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 4.14pm
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: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 4.15pm
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.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 4.17pm
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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.51am
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 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.55am
Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track
Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.
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