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Mungo lookout

Mungo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 10 August 2026, 9.38am

Applies from Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11.54am to Wed 12 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.38am.

Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather

Due to wet conditions after rainfall event Mungo National Park is closed.

This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11.54am to Wed 12 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.38am

Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather

Due to wet conditions after rainfall event Mungo National Park is closed.

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 nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.00pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.35am

Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure due wet conditions

All accommodation in Mungo National Park (campgrounds and Shearer's Quarters) are closed due to the wet conditions until Friday 14 August 2026.

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

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

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

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/mungo-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees: 

    $8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

    Buy annual pass
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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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