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Wiesners Swamp Nature Reserve

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.09pm

Fires - Advice: Rd 6 Benerembah

There is a fire in this park called Rd 6 Benerembah. 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 Tue 29 Oct 2024, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 4.27pm

Fires - Advice: Fishermans Bend

There is a fire in this park called Fishermans Bend. 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 Fri 9 Aug 2024, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2024, 4.49pm

Safety alerts: Roads closed due to flooding in Murray Valley NP/RP

Please be advised that many roads within Millewa, Moira & Gulpa Island are currently closed due to rising flood water. These include:

  • Sections of Edward River Road
  • Fishermans Bend Road
  • Dudley's Road
  • Clay Island Road
  • Tin Hut Road
  • Quambies Road
  • Little Edwards Road
  • Glenns Road
  • Sams Road
  • Plantation Road
  • Warri Yards Road
  • Duffer Road
  • Swifts Creek Road (alternate route via Porters Creek Road or Narrows Road)
  • Algabohnyah (Algeboia) Road

 

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 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 Fri 25 Oct 2024, 9.39am to Sun 15 Dec 2024, 8.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 9.48am

Closed areas: Woperana closed due to flooding

Please be advised that the Woperana precinct of Murray Valley National Park has been closed due to flooding. The following campgrounds have been closed until further notice as they are inaccessible:

  • Groutches Beach
  • Finley Beach
  • Grassy Beach

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 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 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 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.44am

Safety alerts: Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Crossing Bridge (Millewa Precinct - Murray Valley NP) is CLOSED.

Toupna Crossing Road and Murphy's Crossing Bridge is CLOSED in Murray Valley National Park (Millewa Precinct) between Box Plain Rd and Millewa River Road due to water across the road.

 

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 Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Fri 15 Nov 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 9.04am

Closed areas: SWWNR - Booroorban closed for aerial pest control operation

Please be advised that the Booroorban precinct of the South West Woodland Nature Reserve (SWWNR) will be closed from Monday 11 November to Friday15 November 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.

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

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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 8.55am

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 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 Tue 16 Apr 2024, 12.43pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 9.09am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place

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)

There are Gas BBQs provided at the Rock NR.

For more information, contact Tumut NPWS on (02) 6947 7000.

or
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 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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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Aug 2024, 2.59pm

Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances in Livingstone National Park

There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.

There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.

If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.

For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.

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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/visit-a-park/parks/wiesners-swamp-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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