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Vigars Well picnic area

Mungo National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 3 December 2024, 2.22pm

Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.18pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.22pm.

Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather

Due to recent wet weather all Council public access roads are closed to Mungo National Park.

This closure may be further extended pending local weather conditions.

Penalties apply. For further information please contact the local office.

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 11.53am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.41am.

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout

Due to recent storms and damage to the road surface, Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is currently closed from Red Top lookout.

This closure may be futher extended pending local conditions. 

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

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 Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.18pm to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.22pm

Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet weather

Due to recent wet weather all Council public access roads are closed to Mungo National Park.

This closure may be further extended pending local weather conditions.

Penalties apply. For further information please contact the local office.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2024, 11.53am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.41am

Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour Road closed from Red Top lookout

Due to recent storms and damage to the road surface, Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is currently closed from Red Top lookout.

This closure may be futher extended pending local conditions. 

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

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.32am to Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.36am

Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure

Due to further predicted storms and current closed Council roads, all Mungo National Park accommodation is closed until Thursday 5 December 2024.

This may be further extended pending local weather conditions.

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

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.25am

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.

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

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.25am

Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads

Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.

There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

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/picnic-areas/vigars-well-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Mungo 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. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

    Buy annual pass
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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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