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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.45pm
Safety alerts: Road maintenance to Walls and Red Top Roads
Road maintenance (grading) is scheduled for the Walls and Red Top Roads from Wednesday 2 April 2025 until Friday 11 April 2025.
Follow the safety signage and any directions from the road maintenance crew. Take care and drive safely.
The roads will remain open during the maintenance works.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 1.50pm
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.
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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 Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10.26am
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 Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.34am
Closed areas: CLOSED - Plain Road in Cottadidda Precinct of Murray Valley National Park
Plain Road in the Cottadidda Precinct of the Murray Valley National Park is currently closed for public safety reasons. Please use the other access roads to the campgrounds.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.51am
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.
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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Apr 2025, 8.20am
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed at Red Top lookout
The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.
The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.
Belah campground remains closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 8 Apr 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 8.24am
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 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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