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Murray-Riverina region

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 25 August 2025, 8.24am

Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 3.32pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8.24am.

Closed areas: Willandra Visitor Facilities CLOSED

Willandra National Park is OPEN to visitors.

However, in the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas and facilities of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.

Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include:

  • Willandra Campground
  • Men's Quarters Accommodation & Showers
  • Willandra Cottage Accommodation
  • Nilla Yinnagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.

 

Facilities available:

  • Willandra Homestead - Toilet 
  • Men's Quarters - Toilets x2 

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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Aug 2025, 9.08am.

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Moira South Campgrounds CLOSED

Some Moira South campgrounds in the Murray Valley National Park have been closed to camping. Areas closed have been sign-posted. Alternative campgrounds are available nearby.

 

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

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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Aug 2025, 9.07am.

Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road

Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.

Please follow signage as penalties do apply.

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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3.24pm.

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed at Red Top lookout

The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout. 

The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.

Belah campground remains closed. This closure will continue until the road surface has been repaired.

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

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Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Tue 9 Sep 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5.14pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting - Feral Pigs

The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 (Sodium fluoroacetate) baiting program targeting Feral Pigs in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve. This program is aimed at protecting the endangered Crimson spider orchid which is present in the reserve. It is also recognised that feral pigs can have significant impacts on surrounding agricultural enterprises. The program is scheduled to commence on Tuesday 26/08/2025 and conclude by Tuesday 09/09/2025. The control sites are located within the reserve, and all baiting locations will be signposted. This program complements aerial shooting and trapping programs run by NPWS in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve.

 

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

 

If you have any further questions, please call Queanbeyan Office on 6229 7166.

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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.26am.

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Gulpa precinct - Taylors Bridge Rd CLOSED

Taylors Bridge Road where it crosses the Edward River at Taylors bridge will be closed. There will be no access to Edward River Road due to unseasonal flooding.

 

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 10.15am.

Closed parks: Pest Management Program - Foxes

Park closed for ground pest control operation

Doodle Comer Swamp Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Friday 8th August to 7:00pm, Friday 29th August 2025 for a ground pest control operation - Fox Control -Trapping. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office - Tumut NPWS Office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 2.13pm.

Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.

Oolambeyan National Park is closed from 6am, Friday 29 August to midnight, Monday 31 August 2025 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 13 Aug 2025, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 9.04am.

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Millewa precinct - Plantation Rd CLOSED

Access into the Murray Valley NP via Plantation Rd off Millewa Rd (Tocumwal Rd) will be closed due to unseasonal flooding.

 

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 9.04am.

Closed areas: Murray Valley NP - Millewa precinct - Burnt Bridge Road - CLOSED

Access into the Murray Valley National Park via Burnt Bridge Rd, off Millewa Rd (Tocumwal Rd) will be closed due to unseasonal flooding.

 

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 26 Jun 2025, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 9.04am.

Other incidents: Murray Valley National Park - Toupna Crossing Road - CLOSED from 14 August, 2025.

Access to the Murray Valley National Park via Toupna Crossing Road is closed. The gate at the Park entrance is locked.

The Park access is closed is closed due to unseasonal river flow heights.

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance.

 

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.21pm.

Other planned events: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park

ALL Millewa Campgrounds within the Regional Park and some Millewa Campgrounds within the National Park will be closed from Monday 25 August until at least Friday 3 October 2025 while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.

 

The following road entrances will be closed:

- Millewa River Road

- Fishermans Bend Road

- Toupna Crossing Road

 

Millewa Campgrounds impacted within the National Park are:

  • Wire Fence Landing
  • House Creek
  • Honeymoon Bend

 

Scotts Beach, Paradise Beach, Aratula and Top End Campground will still be available.

 

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 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.06pm.

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 Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.30am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.05pm.

Safety alerts: Blue green algae (Amber alert) for Yanga Lake

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER alert for Yanga Lake.

The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.

Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas.

For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts

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Applies from Tue 12 Aug 2025, 9.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.09am.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted from 12th August 2025 until 12 February 2026 in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve.

 

All entrances to the baiting location will be sign posted.

 

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.

 

For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 8.48am.

Closed areas: Exchange Road Closed - Murray Valley National Park - Moira

Exchange Road CLOSED.

Recent rain has made this road unsafe and impassable for vehicles and therefore access to the park will be closed via Exchange Road from the 20th June 2025.

Please obey all signage. Penalties do apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 8.50am.

Closed areas: Road Closures - Murray Valley National & Regional Park

The following areas are closed within Murray Valley National Park and Murray Valley Regional Park until further notice.

The following roads are currently closed:

  • Dudleys Road
  • Tin Hut Road, and
  • Quambies Road

The Tin Hut Firewood Collection area is therefore inaccessible.

Please also note that all campgrounds within the Milllewa Campgrounds: Regional Park and National Park, besides the Cumalong Campgrounds and campgrounds listed under Gulpa Campgrounds: National Park will likely be inaccessible by the 2 August 2025 and closed until November/December 2025 due to flooding occurring in the forest. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 8.55am.

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.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 7.16am.

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: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.45am.

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 11 Sep 2024, 3.52pm to Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 1.08pm.

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Bating Program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing pest control program using Meat Baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in Black Andrew Nature Reserve.

 

The program will be on going between the 11th of March 2025 and the 11th of September 2025.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

 

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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.

 

For further information please call Tumut NPWS Office on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.42am.

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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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
3 September 2025 Other planned events Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 3 September 2025 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Details

Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 11.07am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 11.09am

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in SWWNR - Coradgery Precinct.

HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program and have allowed a 12 week window to undertake several 9 day programs.

 

For further information please contact NPWS Bathurst Office on 02 6332 7640

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Details

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/regions/murray-riverina/local-alerts

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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