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

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Mallee Stop walking track
  • Mungo self-guided drive tour
  • Rosewood picnic area
  • Round Tank picnic area
  • Vigars Well picnic area
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.05am

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to rain

All campgrounds are closed at Yanga National Park due to significant rainfall event forecast. This alert will be lifted once they are reopened. Please contact the park office for more information. 

Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

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.

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Main campground
  • Mungo Shearers' Quarters
• Mungo State Conservation Area

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 8.51am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.23am

Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed

Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from 7am Tuesday 21 April to 6pm Monday 31 August 2026 for track upgrades.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Cocoparra National Park
  • Mount Brogden walking track

Applies from Sun 26 Jul 2026, 10.11am to Sat 29 Aug 2026, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.35pm

Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED GROUND SHOOTING

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park for the management of pest animals, primarily feral pigs.
 The proposed dates for these operations will occur between 26th to 28th August 2026.
 Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve will remain open to the public during these operations.
 If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control.
NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.
If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.57am

Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct closed.

Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct is closed for camping and visitors due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murray Valley National Park
• Murray Valley Regional Park
  • Barooga campgrounds

Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.57pm to Mon 31 Jul 2028, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.03pm

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.

Dentons Campground and Dam Campground have been cleared of UXO risk and camping is permitted within the fenced areas of the campgrounds.

For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Livingstone National Park
• Livingstone State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct - CLOSED

Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 29 June 2026 until 04 September 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Murray Valley National Park
  • Smithers Beach campground
• Murray Valley Regional Park
  • Barooga campgrounds

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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.35pm

Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake

There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake. 

Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.

Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track

Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.35pm

Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road

There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground

Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.30pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place