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Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 4.19pm to Tue 11 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed due to forecast rain
Due to predicted significant rainfall event, the Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.
This closure may be further extended pending the local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.51am to Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 12.00pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather
Willandra National Park is CLOSED from Friday 7th until Tues 18th August 2026 due to predicted wet weather.
The Mossgiel Road and Whealbah Road into park may be closed. Please check the Carrathool Shire Council website for more information on road conditions.
Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk on wet weather roads.Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.00pm to Tue 11 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 9.11am
Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure due to predicted wet weather
All accommodation in Mungo National Park (campgrounds and Shearer's Quarters) will be closed from 2pm Saturday 8 August 2026 to 2pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 due to predicted wet weather.
This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 9.36am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 9.40am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait
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 Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.
HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, 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 this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.29am
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 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 9.05am
Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation
Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. The park and campground remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.
For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jul 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.35am
Other planned events: Kinchega National Park - notice of ground shooting operation
Kinchega National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. The park and campgrounds remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Kinchega National Park. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain 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:
- 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 6.56am
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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