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Edward River canoe and kayak trail

Murray Valley Regional Park

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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 1.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.40am

Closed areas: Closures due to current flooding event - Murray Valley National & Regional Park

Due to a current flooding event occurring in the forest the following roads are currently closed:

- Toupna Crossing Road

- The bypass at Murphys Bridge Road

- Dudleys Road

- Tin Hut Road

- Quambies Road, and

- Edward River Road

 

The Tin Hut Firewood Collection area is therefore inaccessible.

 

The following road has water over it, however is currently accessible. 

- Fishermans Bend Road

 

Please also note that Clay Island Road is also inaccessible and therefore the following campgrounds are closed within the Milllewa Campgrounds - Regional Park:

- Brown Bottle Bend

- Clay Island

- Lower Sandy

- Chimney Creek

- Ash Tree

- Snows 

- Deadwood

 

Please obey all ROAD CLOSED signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9.23am

Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED PIG TRAP SHOOTING

The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting pig trapping involving ground shooting programs for the management of feral pest species within Yanga National Park over the month (April).

NPWS is undertaking the management of feral pest animals to protect the biodiversity and cultural values of these conversation areas. Only qualified trained personnel will participate in the ground culling programs. These programs supplement other control measures undertaken throughout the year.

Visitor facilities will be open to the public during the pest control operation, although restrictions may be in place for other areas requiring authorised access.

For further information please contact the park office on 0350 218988.

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Applies from Sat 14 Sep 2024, 3.41pm to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 10.56am

Closed areas: temporary closure of 7 campgrounds - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct

The following campgrounds in Murray Valley National Park Whymoul precinct are closed to allow tree safety work to be completed: 

Pembengguk-Children campground

Wulma-Old campground

Doodledoo campground

Three Whistlers campground

Chickowee campground

Pandalang-Whistling Kite campground

Trappers campground

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.45pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.19am

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation.

Stackpoole is closed from 7am Saturday 5 April to 7pm Saturday 5 April 2025, for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Griffith area office on 02 6866 8100. 

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.04pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 3.14pm

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 February 2025 to 30 August 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 Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.25am

Safety alerts: Access to Swifts Creek campground via Picnic Point Road only

Please be advised that Swifts Creek Road is currently closed due to the impact caused by flooding. To access Swifts Creek campground please use Picnic Point Road and follow Narrows Road into Murray Valley National Park - Moira.

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Applies from Sat 12 Oct 2024, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.33pm

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 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.58pm

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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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/canoeing-paddling-experiences/edward-river-canoe-and-kayak-trail/local-alerts

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