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Lachlan River campground

Kalyarr National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 21 October 2024, 10.09am

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am.

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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 30 Oct 2024, 8.00am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2024, 8.46am

Closed areas: Park CLOSED due to flooding

Yarradda precinct is CLOSED from the 30th October to 22nd November 2024. 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the Yarradda Precinct are have been closed for your safety. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 11.00am to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 7.33am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery Precinct

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 South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - 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 8 week window to undertake the program.

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Applies from Sun 20 Oct 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.13am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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 Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 8.00am to Sun 3 Nov 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 7.59am

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

Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang, is closed from 8am, Friday 1 November to 11:59pm, Sunday 3 November 2024 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 Sat 12 Oct 2024, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 3.23pm

Other incidents: Blue Green Algae Alert

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.51pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 10.57am to Tue 12 Nov 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 7.56am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 7 October 2024 - Lachlan Valley National Park - Gunning Gap Precinct

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 Lachlan Valley National Park - Gunning Gap 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 this program may last a few weeks.

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Applies from Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 8.25am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 August 2024 to 13 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. 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.

Please contact the local Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.  

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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Oct 2024, 2.19pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED

The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice due to recent wet weather and flooding:

  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds except 11 sites at Cumalong campgrounds
  • Millewa campgrounds (Murray Valley Regional Park) - All campgrounds
  • Gulpa Island campgrounds (Murray Valley National Park) - All campgrounds

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 12.30pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED

The following campgrounds will be CLOSED until further notice, due to flood damage. 

If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online. 

  • Cuba South - All campgrounds 
  • MIA 1 - Catfish Corner (eroded bank)
  • Uri - All campgrounds 

Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.46am

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 Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.47am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park - Deniliquin Campgrounds

Due to the required roadworks required along River Drive and the maintenance requirements on the mountain bike trails the following areas are still closed:

 

* Kira / Leaves Campground

* Pana / Ring-tailed Possum Campground

* Deniliquin mountain bike trails

 

Willoughby's Beach Campground remains OPEN.

 

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

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/lachlan-river-campground/local-alerts

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