Last reviewed: Sat 9 December 2023, 5.27pm
Applies from Sun 10 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sun 10 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 5.27pm.
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 10.59am.
Walking track upgrade work at Jacks Creek has been completed, and the walking track has reopened to visitors. Lookouts remain closed due to dangerous cliff edges. Please stay on the formed walking track and obey all signs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.41am.
The following campgrounds will be closed until further notice, due to flood damage.
If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 2.18pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.34am.
Due to ongoing flooding the 5-Mile mountain bike track is closed. It will remain closed until 31 December, or until it can be safely opened.
For more information, contact the Griffith NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.07pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.32am.
As a safety precaution the Whymoul precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 Fri 3 Nov 2023, 1.01pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.32am.
As a safety precaution the Noorong and Wetuppa precinct campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to recent wet weather and flooding.
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 Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Dec 2023, 12.19pm.
Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.
This closure will be in effect for several more months with all efforts being made to have the three camp sites and day-use area open for Easter 2024.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 11.21am.
Identified Campgrounds in the Murray Valley National & Regional Park are closed at the moment due to wet conditions and flooding. Online bookings may be restricted or not available. If you are wanting to camp at a particular campground, please contact the Riverina Area Office on (02) 6966 8100 to confirm whether it has been affected.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.29am.
The following campground is closed, due to flood damage.
Please refer to the campground map when you book online.
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campground and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.01pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.03pm.
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is currently closed for maintenance.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 1.07pm.
The following areas are still closed due to ongoing flooding and water lying over roads and low lying areas:
* Muna / Lagoon Campground
* Lip-Lip-Wil / Yabby Campground
* Deniliquin mountain bike trails
Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN, however low lying areas are or will be impacted by flooding. Further floodwater is expected in the area.
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.
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Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.56am.
Access roads in this park have been damaged by erosion after flooding from the Murray River.
Roads with creek crossings may have uneven surfaces, pot holes and minor gullies. 4WD is recommended.
Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 26 Feb 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 6.41am.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 25th October 2023 to 08 November 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs.
The program will take place in Burrinjuck National Park.
The program is designed to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on threatened species (Crimson Spider Orchid) and surrounding lands.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 25 Oct 2023, 10.26am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 6.40am.
Some areas of this park are closed due to fire trail maintenance and upgrade activities. The following sites are affected:
It is anticipated that works will be completed in mid December 2023, subject to weather.
For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS Office on 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 4.20pm.
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 17 Nov 2023, 2.44pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.57pm.
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Tumut park office (02) 6947 7000 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 Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.49am.
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 Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 9.16am.
Willandra NP will be closed for until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works. In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park closed until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.23am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.26am.
Due to a persistent high Murray River the access to Smithers Beach Campground will remain closed. Online bookings will be available as soon as practicable.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm.
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:
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 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 12.47pm.
A park fire solid fuel 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, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited.
Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find 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 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am.
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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:
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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Nov 2023, 8.00am.
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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| 11 December 2023 | Closed areas | Boorooban precinct - Aerial Pest Control Program - South West Woodland Nature Reserve - CLOSED | Details |
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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 6.00am to Wed 13 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.38am The Booroorban precinct will be closed from 6:00am, Monday 11 December to 18.00pm, Wednesday 13 December 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. The entire precinct will be closed for this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance do exist. For more information, contact the local park office Griffith 02 6966 8100. Affects 1 park in this region: Show list |
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