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Yanga Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 28 April 2025, 12.24pm

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 12.20pm to Thu 1 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 12.24pm.

Closed areas: Yanga NP campground closures

Campgrounds remain closed at Yanga due to wet road conditions - due to reopen Thursday 01/05/2025.  These closures may be extended if necessary.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.44am to Tue 29 Apr 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.18am

Closed areas: Park roads closed due to wet weather

Due to recent wet weather park roads are closed to Red Top lookout and the Pastoral Loop.

This closure may be further extended or removed pending local conditons.

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

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Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Tue 29 Apr 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.17am

Closed areas: Mungo accommodations closed due to wet weather

Mungo Main campground and Mungo Shearer's Quarters will be closed from 2pm Thursday 24 April 2025 to 2pm Tuesday 29 April 2025. There will be no accommodation available in these areas during this time. 

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

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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 1.34pm

Closed parks: Aerial Baiting Operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Kalyarr National Park from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. Kalyarr National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.01am

Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (foxes).
The program will take place in Mungo National Park and Mungo State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 managed lands. 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 Lower Darling Area office for more information on 03 5021 8900.

 

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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: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 9.40am

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, and

- Quambies Road

 

 

The Tin Hut Firewood Collection area is therefore inaccessible.

 

Please also note that the below campgrounds within the Milllewa Campgrounds - Regional Park are only accessible via Clay Island Road and not accessible via the Millewa River Road entry near the Murray River:

- 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 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 Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.16am

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

Murphy's Bridge is currently CLOSED. Murphy's Bridge is unsafe for vehicles to cross. The causeway on Toupna Crossing Road is still available for vehicles to pass.

 

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: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.17am

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 28 Apr 2025, 9.35am

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: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.17am

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 Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.01am

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: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 6.51pm

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/visit-a-park/parks/yanga-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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