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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2026, 6.39pm to Mon 20 Apr 2026, 6.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 6.44pm
Safety alerts: A bush fire is active at Kiacatoo.
A bush fire is active at Kiacatoo. This Park is closed to visitors until the bush fire area can be called safe.
NPWS firefighters will be workngi in the park for at least the next few days.
This fire occurs on www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.00am to Sun 3 May 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 3.50pm
Closed areas: JACKS CREEK CLOSURE
Jacks Creek visitor precinct will be closed from Tuesday 14 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 for precinct upgrades. The closed areas include
- Jacks Creek Picnic Area
- Jacks Creek Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2026, 3.30pm to Fri 8 May 2026, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Mamanga Campground CLOSED for Roadworks - Scheduled 28/4/26 - 8/5/26
Mamanga Campground in Yanga National park will be closed for routine roadworks from 28 April until 8 May 2026.
Alternate camping areas are Woolpress Bend Campground & The Willows Campground, in Yanga SCA.
For more information call the park office on 03 5021 8988.
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Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.13pm
Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning
A hazard reduction burn has taken place on Wednesday 8 April to Friday 10 April 2026 in Ingalba Nature Reserve. The entire reserve will be closed during the operation and for approximately 1 week thereafter while the burn is completed and until the area is assessed as safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact NPWS Griffith Office on 02 6966 8100 or visit http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/fire and NSW RFS website for general hazard reduction information.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.08am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 2.45pm
Safety alerts: Trail works on Yerong Walking Track
Walking Track Maintenance on Yerong Walking Track
Track works are being conducted on Yerong walking track starting 7th April 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 Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 7.56am
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 27 Mar 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 3.10pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed due to wet weather
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED from Friday 27 March to Tuesday 31 March 2026 due to wet weather conditions.
Accessibility on the park will be limited and unsafe for visitors to drive on during this time.
All travellers within the Hillston Area, are advised to check the weather and road conditions of the surrounding areas to plan your trip accordingly.
Check out: Road Conditions - Carrathool Shire Council
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 8.59am
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 - 5/5/26
13/5/26 - 26/5/26
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 Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.49am
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 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 9.37am
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: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 9.36am
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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 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 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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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.10pm
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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