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Nearie Lake Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 11 June 2026, 12.31pm

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.31pm.

Other incidents: Public access restrictions

Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2026, 4.00pm to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.37pm

Safety alerts: Mungo Visitor Centre viewing platform closed

The viewing platform behind Mungo Visitor Centre is closed in preparation for the renewal of the pavement surface starting Monday 15 June 2026.

The area is closed to the public during the construction works.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.47am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.32pm

Safety alerts: Maintenance works on Walls Road and Pastoral Loop Road

Road maintenance works are being conducted on the Walls Road and Pastoral Loop Road, Mungo National Park.

Please be aware of machinery in use on these roads, follow signage and drive to the conditions.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.30am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 9.56am

Closed areas: Some park roads closed due to wet conditions

Due to ongoing wet weather the Mungo Self guided Drive Tour road is currently closed at Red Top lookout.

There are sections of the road under water and not safe to open.

This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.30am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 9.56am

Closed areas: Belah campground closed

Due to ongoing wet weather, Belah campground is closed until Friday 19 June 2026.

The access road to the campground is wet and not safe to open.

This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditons.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 1.12pm

Safety alerts: Mungo Lakebed (Bike track) closed

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.

Trail closed signage is located on park.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 12.10pm

Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads

Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.

There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.31pm

Other incidents: Public access restrictions

Vehicle access for the general public is restricted to public roads passing through or adjoining the reserve. Camping is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Lower Darling Area, Buronga office on 03 5021 8900.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/nearie-lake-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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