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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• Willandra National Park

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.

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• Cocoparra National Park
  • Mount Brogden walking track

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.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Round Hill Nature Reserve
• Yathong Nature Reserve