Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 1 April 2025, 2.45pm
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.
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: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.33am.
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 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 Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.
Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34. Please do not pass the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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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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