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Last reviewed: Tue 20 April 2021, 4.19pm
Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.19pm.
Hazard reduction burns: Willoughbys Connection HR
There is a fire in this park called Willoughbys Connection HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 10.30am.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.08pm.
Hazard reduction burns: Joggers Trail HR
There is a fire in this park called Joggers Trail HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 11.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.01pm.
Hazard reduction burns: Mathoura Hazard Reduction
There is a fire in this park called Mathoura Hazard Reduction. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.29pm
to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.30pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 2.50pm.
Closed parks: Deniliquin precinct closed for hazard reduction burning
The Deniliquin precinct of Murray Valley Regional Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Sunday 18 April 2021 until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This burns are called Joggers Trail HR and Willoughby's Connection HR .
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 15 Apr 2021, 9.55am
to Sat 24 Apr 2021, 9.56am.
Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 2.35pm.
Closed areas: Walking track and road closed for hazard reduction burn
Mathoura Gulpa Creek walking track and Gulpa Creek Road are closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 15 April until Sunday 19 April 2021.
This burn is called Mathoura HR. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.03pm
to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 12.04pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 3.23pm.
Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest control operation
This park is closed from 1pm, Monday 19 April to 1pm, Friday 23 April 2021 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 14 Apr 2021, 9.24am
to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 9.25am.
Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 11.24am.
Safety alerts: Red alert for blue-green algae - Kemendok National Park
A red level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae is in place in the Lower Murray Water service region:
- Murray River at Mt Dispersion (NSW)
- Murray River at Kemendok National Park (NSW)
A red alert warning indicates that people should not undertake recreational activities where they may come into direct contact with the water, such as swimming, as well as domestic uses, including showering and washing. Contact with the water may also pose a threat to livestock and pets.
Water NSW and Lower Murray Water are regularly monitoring water quality along the river and will report results as they become available.
Warning signs have been erected in popular areas along the river where blue-green algae red alert level warnings have been issued.
If you see what you suspect may be a blue-green algae bloom, please contact the Water NSW Mildura office on 03 5051 3400 with the location (and a photo if possible).
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 4.31pm
to Fri 14 May 2021, 4.37pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.13am.
Safety alerts: Bullanghinya Road closure - Barooga precinct
Bullanghinya Road in the western Barooga precinct of Murray Valley Regional Park is closed beyond 1904 Beach Road and east of the junction at the loop junction.
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Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 12.01pm
to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 12.02pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11.53am.
Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest control operation
The following parks are closed from 9am, Sunday 18 April to 4.30pm, Friday 23 April 2021 for a ground pest control operation.
- Nombinnie Nature Reserve
- Nombinnie State Conservation Area
- Yathong Nature Reserve
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.41pm
to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 4.42pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.55pm.
Closed areas: Willandra accommodation closed
Hard-roofed accommodation in Willandra National Park is closed from Wednesday 31 March to Saturday 31 July as Covid-19 cleaning requirements can't be met. The closed sites are:
- Willandra Cottage
- Willandra Men’s Quarters
All main visitor areas will remain open. Willandra campground will remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 12.03pm.
Safety alerts: Mungo bicycle loop trail
Mungo bicycle loop trail is currently closed to enable trail maintenance repair works. NPWS staff are planning to carry out the works during winter.
Other options for cycling include Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm
to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 11.58am.
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Detailed environmental assessments and planning needs to be conducted before maintenance works can be completed.
This closure will remain in place until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am
to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 11.46am.
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road requires detailed environmental assessment before maintenance repairs can be conducted.
This closure may be further extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm.
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 Fri 24 Aug 2018, 1.01pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 13 Mar 2021, 4.16pm.
Closed areas: Regatta Beach picnic area closed
Regatta Beach picnic area is closed until further notice. For more information, call the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1764.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 1.48pm
to Mon 31 May 2021, 1.49pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.44am.
Other planned events: Campground bookings - Murray Valley National Park and Murray Valley Regional Park
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 Murray Valley National Park and Murray Valley Regional Park, 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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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 1.56pm
to Mon 31 May 2021, 1.57pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.44am.
Other planned events: Campground bookings - Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
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 Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park, 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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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.43pm
to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 4.45pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.07am.
Safety alerts: Potential for unexploded ordnances (UXO) 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: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 9.03am.
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 Mon 4 Jan 2021, 7.30pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 8.44pm.
Fires - Advice: Cobram East
There is a fire in this park called Cobram East. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 12 Dec 2020, 1.03pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 10.04am.
Closed areas: Mathewsons trail
Mathewsons trail is currently closed to all vehicle traffic due to an unstable road surface.
This trail is a side trail only and will not affect public access to the park.
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Applies from Thu 26 Nov 2020, 5.25pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.47pm.
Closed areas: Algeboia Road in Murray Valley National Park, Moira precinct
Algeboia Road from Dora Road to River Road is closed due to water over road.
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Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 2.45pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 10.26am.
Safety alerts: Heavy vehicles on Tin Mines trail
There are currently logging trucks using Tin Mines trail between the Ferndale pine plantation and Tunnel Road. Tin Mines trail is the main access into Woomargama National Park.
The logging company have the trail well signposted indicating the presence of heavy vehicles and asking motorists to take extreme care.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 9.01am.
Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.00am.
Other planned events: Campground available for booking in Kyalite precinct
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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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.59am.
Other planned events: Campgrounds available for booking
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 Euston Regional Park and Kemendok National Park, 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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