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Applies from Fri 5 Aug 2022, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.09pm.
Murrumbidgee River height may increase rapidly.
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. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life threatening situations call the emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 4.30pm to Tue 30 Aug 2022, 4.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 6.31pm
The Berry Jerry precinct of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is closed due to flooding until Tuesday 30 August 2022. This closure may be extended if high water levels and/or ongoing wet weather continue.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Tue 7 Jun 2022, 2.51pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.51am
Fisherman's Bend Road in the Millewa precinct, from Tocumwal Road to River Road, is closed due recent high rainfall and seasonal flooding.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 1.14pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 9.42am
Oolambeyan National Park is closed from 1pm, Monday 8 August to 1pm, Friday 12 August 2022 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 Fri 5 Aug 2022, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.09pm
Murrumbidgee River height may increase rapidly.
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. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life threatening situations call the emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Tue 26 Jul 2022, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 4.16pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting pest control operations Tuesday 9 August to Saturday 10 September 2022 in Yanga National Park, Yanga Nature Reserve ,and Yanga State conservation Area.
The programs include a baiting program using fresh meat baits and/or commercially prepared bait containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The baiting program will be conducted between Tuesday 9 August to Monday 29 August 2022.
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.
Ground shooting operations will also be conducted at opportune times between Tuesday 9 August to Monday 29 August 2022 at the Yanga Homestead & Woolshed precincts which will be closed to the public when operations are in action.
Aerial shooting operations are planned for Wednesday 7 September to Saturday 10 September 2022 in areas not open to the public.
For further information please call NPWS Yanga ranger on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Tue 7 Jun 2022, 3.01pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.52am
Unsealed road access to campgrounds and visitation areas in Murray Valley National and Regional Parks has been affected by recent high rainfall and seasonal flooding. Please check local weather conditions before entering these reserves.
Some roads have been closed due to flooding. Please do not drive through floodwater.
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Applies from Thu 21 Jul 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jul 2022, 4.05pm
The following visitor attractions are currently closed;
For more information contact the Yanga Park Office on 0350 201 826.
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Applies from Thu 21 Jul 2022, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jul 2022, 4.12pm
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 Mon 18 Jul 2022, 1.36pm to Fri 2 Sep 2022, 1.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 8.30am
Woperana campgrounds are closed from Monday 18 July 2022 until further notice due to widespread flooding.
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 Thu 13 Jan 2022, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 2.02pm
An amber alert for blue-green algae has been issued for Yanga Lake near Balranald.
The water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use, but generally suitable for water sports. However, people are advised to exercise caution in these areas as blue-green algae is toxic and may cause gastroenteritis in humans if consumed, as well as skin and eye irritations after contact.
Regatta Beach picnic area remains open. Please avoid contact with the water. For more information visit the Water NSW website.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.56am
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.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Mar 2022, 3.00pm
There is limited access to Swifts Creek Campground via the Cobb Highway due to water being over the road or wet conditions. Access is only available via Porters Creek Road or the River Road, near Picnic Point, Mathoura. Access to River Road is via Picnic Point Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jan 2022, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Mar 2022, 12.14pm
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 Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Aug 2021, 11.56am
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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Applies from Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Aug 2021, 2.11pm
The group campground at 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 Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm
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 Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.43pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.07am
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 Fri 5 Jun 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.00am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/murrumbidgee-valley-regional-park/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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