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Menindee Lakes and Kinchega guided tours

Kinchega National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 26 November 2024, 9.03am

Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.03am.

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 Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 1.11pm.

Closed areas: Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage.

Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage. You can access the walk to only partially the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10.53am.

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance

Emu Lake Drive is a small road and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2024, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 9.32am

Safety alerts: Mutawintji National Park access roads are open to 4WD only.

Mutawintji National Park access roads are open to 4WD only from White Cliffs and Silver City Highway to the park.  There is water across these roads.   The Waterbag Road access is currently still open to 2WD but there is some rain expected.   This alert will be updated as conditions change. 

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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.03am

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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.20am

Other planned events: Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage

Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage.  Anticipated to re-open mid December 2024.  For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.19am

Other planned events: Mutawintji Homestead Creek campground undergoing works

Mutawintji Homestead Creek campground is undergoing works on the ablutions block.  The work will commence on Monday, 14 October and conclude in early November 2024.  The campground will still be accessible and available to campers and there will be temporary toilet facilities at the campground for the duration of the upgrade. Please be aware there will be contractors onsite.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://uat.nswparks.cloud/things-to-do/guided-tours/menindee-lakes-and-kinchega-guided-tours/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Kinchega National Park in the Outback NSW region
  • Kinchega National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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