Park Information & Alerts

(Updating)There are alerts raised for Mungo National Park as at Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:30:28 +1100
Closed areas: Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour closed due to damaged road
The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour remains closed from Red Top lookout due to the damaged road surface.
The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open.
Belah campground remains closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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.

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.

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.