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Last reviewed: Thu 28 November 2024, 9.17am
Applies from Sun 20 Oct 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 9.17am.
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.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 3.11pm
Safety alerts: Roads closed due to flooding in Murray Valley NP/RP
Please be advised that many roads within Millewa, Moira & Gulpa Island are still currently closed due to receding flood water. These include:
- Sections of Edward River Road
- Dudley's Road
- Clay Island Road
- Tin Hut Road
- Quambies Road
- Little Edwards Road
- Glenns Road
- Sams Road
- Plantation Road
- Duffer Road
- Swifts Creek Road (alternate route via Porters Creek Road or Narrows Road)
- Algabohnyah (Algeboia) Road
The following roads have now been RE-OPENED:
- Aratula Lane/River Road
- Fishermans Bend Road
- Toupna Crossing Road (access around Murphys Bridge)
Please obey all ROAD CLOSURE signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 12 Dec 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 1.52pm
Fires - Advice: Clarkes Road Fire
There is a fire in this park called Clarkes Road Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 17 Aug 2024, 3.16pm to Sat 21 Dec 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 1.23pm
Closed areas: Murray Valley Campgrounds CLOSED
The following campgrounds have been closed due to flooding. These campgrounds are set to re-open from 21st December 2024:
- 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 Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 1.28pm
Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Bridge (Millewa Precinct - Murray Valley NP) is CLOSED.
Toupna Crossing Road is currently CLOSED at Murphy's Bridge. Murphy's Bridge is unsafe for vehicles to cross.
Please obey all signs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Riverina Area NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 9.04am
Safety alerts: Access to Swifts Creek campground via Picnic Point Road only
Please be advised that Swifts Creek Road is currently closed due to flooding. To access Swifts Creek campground please use Picnic Point Road and follow Narrows Road into Murray Valley National Park.
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Applies from Sun 20 Oct 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 9.17am
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 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 Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 8.33am
Safety alerts: Bridge Closed - Millewa River Road
Millewa River Road is CLOSED from the entrance at Millewa Road intersection to Clay Island Road intersection due to "Black & White" Bridge being unsafe for vehicles.
Please follow signage as penalties do apply.
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Applies from Sat 14 Sep 2024, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Sep 2024, 4.03pm
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 Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 9.12am
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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