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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Willandra campground

Willandra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 24 February 2025, 8.15am

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 13 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 8.15am.

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.

 

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open. 

 

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.55am.

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 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 13 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 8.15am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.

 

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open. 

 

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.55am

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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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/willandra-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Willandra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region

  • Willandra 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. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring correct change.

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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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