Closures & alerts
Acraman Creek Conservation Park
Public safetyThe eastern entrance to Acraman Creek Conservation Park off Flinders Highway will be closed for the foreseeable future due to sand covering the local council road. Entry via Point Brown road only until further notice.
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Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Pest/Animal controlAdelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park, Buckland Park area will be closed on selected days from 11 May 2026 until 10 May 2027 for pest animal control.
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Aroona Sanctuary / Dam
Pest/Animal controlAroona Sanctuary / Dam will be closed intermittently during March, June, August and November 2026 for a pest control program.
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Brookfield Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlBrookfield Conservation Park will be closed on various dates between Friday 6 February 2026 to Thursday 10 December 2026 for public safety during pest control programs. See details for all dates.
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Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area
Bushfire or emergencyCape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Chowilla Game Reserve
Management OperationsParts of the Chowilla Game Reserve will be closed from 18 May 2026 until 30 November 2026 as part of the South Australia Constraints Measures project, including campsites 14-32, Foleys Campground and the Scab Inspectors Hut.
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Cleland National Park
Pest/Animal controlCleland National Park and Mount Osmond Reserve will be closed at various times throughout 2026/2027 to facilitate safely undertaking pest animal control programs. See details for dates.
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Coffin Bay National Park
Public safetyYANGIE BAY TO MORGANS LANDING 4WD TRACK: The 4WD track from Yangie Bay to Morgans Landing has deep ruts, narrow passes & soft sandy sections. Please use caution when traversing & drive to conditions. Sand flags & recovery tracks recommended. Occasionally high tides inundate sections of the track with seawater, we recommend avoiding peak tide times and checking water depths before crossing.
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Coorong National Park
Public safetyCoorong National Park Ocean Beach conditions are regularly changing at this time of the year due to severe erosion and dune collapses associated with high tides and sea surges. Driving on the Coorong National Park Ocean Beach can be a high risk activity under these conditions which could affect your personal safety and could result in damage to your vehicle.
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Cox Scrub Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlCox Scrub Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Danggali Conservation Park / Wilderness Protection Area and Chowilla Regional Reserve
Public safetyDue to recent heavy rain fall, and damage, Danggali Conservation Park / Wilderness Protection Area, and Chowilla Regional Reserve, are closed to public access until further notice.
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Deep Creek National Park
Public safetyParts of Deep Creek National Park remain closed due to bushfire recovery. See a list of areas that remain closed until further notice.
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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Public safetyThere is currently a higher than normal activity of feral bees within Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park. Please take necessary precautions when booking campsites and/or visiting the park.
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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Public safetyPondalowie Bay surfers viewing platform is currently closed due to storm damage.
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Finniss Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlFinniss Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Gawler Ranges National Park
Public safetyWith ongoing wet weather, track conditions within Gawler Ranges National Park can change rapidly. Following recent rainfall events, several tracks across the park are waterlogged and have been closed to all vehicle access. See details for more information.
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Gum Lagoon Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlGum Lagoon Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 30 September until 6am Monday 12 October 2026 while an animal pest control operation is undertaken.
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Gum Tree Gully Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlGum Tree Gully Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Hindmarsh Valley National Park
Pest/Animal controlHindmarsh Valley National Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlMultiple walking trails within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed every night from Saturday 1 November 2025 until Saturday 31 October 2026 for pest control operations.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Public safetyDue to recent heavy rains Bunyeroo Gorge Road and Brachina Gorge Road within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park remain closed pending repair works. Creeks in the Pound are still flowing and considered dangerous to cross.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlMost of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed from 9pm, 5 November until 9pm, 9 November 2026 for public safety during a pest control and monitoring program. See areas that will remain open in details.
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Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre National Park
Public safetyPAR 13 Halligan Bay is now open to 4WD. Drive with care and look for track deviations around large wash-outs and puddles. The lake can also be viewed from the Oodnadatta Track or by air.
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Kyeema Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlKyeema Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 21 September - 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Lincoln National Park
Public safetyWESTERN (SLEAFORD) ENTRANCE/EXIT: The Western (Sleaford) entrance/exit of the ‘Sleaford Wanna’ 4WD track has been blocked by a mobile sand dune and is impassable. Please use main entrance to enter and exit the park.
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Malkumba Coongie Lakes National Park and Innamincka Regional Reserve
Public safetyMalkumba Coongie Lakes National Park and significant parts of Innamincka Regional Reserve are closed until further notice due to a major flooding event.
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Morgan Conservation Park
Public safetyMorgan Conservation Park will be partially closed from 18 May until 30 December 2026 for earthworks and construction works for a new inlet regulator structure and a new channel regulator structure.
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Morialta Conservation Park
Public safetySections of the Second Falls & Third Falls Hike, Heysen Trail and Yurrebilla Trail within Morialta Conservation Park will be closed from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September to allow trail rectification works associated with recent storm damage.
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Morialta Conservation Park, Black Hill Conservation Park and Horsnell Gully Conservation Park
Heavy rainfall has affected conditions across multiple Parks in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges. Some trails and tracks may be slippery or eroded, with hazards including washouts, fallen branches, debris and standing water. Creek crossings may be slippery and conditions can change rapidly without warning. Visitors are advised to check park alerts before visiting, obey all closure signs, take extra care on tracks and trails, and avoid flooded areas and flowing water.
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Mount Billy Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlMount Billy Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Mount Brown Conservation Park
Public safetyUntil further notice, the eastern section of the Mount Brown Summit Loop Hike is closed for public safety reasons from Checkpoint 4 to the Olive Grove Trailhead. Access to the Mount Brown Summit is still available via the western section of the Hike.
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Mount Magnificent Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlMount Magnificent Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Mount Remarkable National Park
Bushfire or emergencyMount Remarkable National Park continues to recover after the February 2025 Wilmington fire. Most of the park is now open, except a section of Alligator Gorge.
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Mount Remarkable National Park
Pest/Animal controlMount Remarkable National Park will be closed from 6pm Sunday 15 November until 2pm Friday 20 November 2026 for public safety during a pest control program.
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Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park
Public safetyMunga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park is now open with limited access due to recent heavy rains. Access to the park is only possible via SA and the NT. The Queensland Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert National Park is closed.
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Murray River National Park - Katarapko
Management OperationsThe Log Crossing Track is closed to the general public until 20 November 2026 due to flooding during environmental watering. The park is still accessible via Draper Road (Lock 4 entrance) and the Katarapko entrance on Katarapko Crescent via Winkie road.
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Murray River National Park - Katarapko
Management OperationsA section of the Lock 4 Road between campsite 13 and the Ngak Indau Wetland will be closed to the general public until 6 November 2026 due to flooding during environmental watering. The park is still accessible via Draper Road (Lock 4 entrance) and the Katarapko entrance on Katarapko Crescent via Winkie road. See details for more information.
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Myponga Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlMyponga Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Nixon Skinner Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlNixon Skinner Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Piccanninie Ponds Conservation Park
Public safetyPiccaninnie Ponds is remaining closed for immersive water activities until further notice to allow for the regeneration of aquatic vegetation and fauna species following an outbreak of filamentous algae. The conservation park remains open to the public, however entry into the water for diving and snorkeling is not permitted and permits are not being issued.
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Sandy Creek Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlSandy Creek Conservation Park will be closed for a pest control program from sunset until 5am for two weeks of every month, starting from Monday 15 December 2025 and ending Friday 13 November 2026.
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Seal Bay Conservation Park
Management OperationsAccess to the beach has been temporarily paused to help protect the sea lion colony. Seal Bay will remain open to visitors with a roaming guide providing interpretation along the boardwalk. No booking is required. Please purchase tickets at the Seal Bay Visitor Centre.
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Spring Mount Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlSpring Mount Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Stipiturus Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlStipiturus Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Talisker Conservation Park
Public safetyTalisker Conservation Park is closed until further notice for public safety while assessments and necessary repairs are undertaken after an active fire.
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The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Management OperationsThe Heysen Hut for hikers is temporarily closed due to storm damage. Entry to the Heysen Hut is not permitted. Please use alternative hiker accommodation, in nearby shearing shed (not Shearers Quarters).
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The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
The Homestead and Shearers Quarters accommodations are closed until further notice for public safety due to damage affecting the buildings.
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The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Public safetyDue to recent storm damage, the park entrance road to The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park is only accessible by 4WD and AWD vehicles until further notice.
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The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlThe Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park will be closed from 6am Saturday 17 October until 2pm Friday 23 October 2026 for public safety during a pest control program.
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The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park
The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm Saturday 31 October until 6pm Friday 6 November 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Totness Recreation Park
Pest/Animal controlTotness Recreation park will be closed between sunset and sunrise at various times during 2026/2027 to facilitate safely undertaking pest animal control programs. See details for dates.
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Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park
Protect threatened species breeding habitatFrom 1 July 2026 a 90-day exclusion zone will apply to part of the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park between Black Point and Stony Point, including the sanctuary zone. During this time, in-water recreational activities such as swimming, snorkelling and diving, as well as vessel anchoring, are restricted.
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Various parks - Limestone Coast
Pest/Animal controlThe following Limestone Coast parks will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 30 September until 6am Thursday 8 October 2026 while an animal pest control operation is undertaken: Bunbury Conservation Reserve, Martin Washpool Conservation Park, Messent Conservation Park and Tilley Swamp Conservation Park.
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Various parks - Limestone Coast
Pest/Animal controlThe following Limestone Coast parks will be closed from 6pm Sunday 4 October until 6am Monday 12 October 2026 while an animal pest control operation is undertaken: Hanson Scrub Conservation Park, Jip Jip Conservation Park.
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Various parks - Limestone Coast
Pest/Animal controlThe following Limestone Coast parks will be closed from 6pm Friday 9 October until 6am Friday 16 October 2026 while an animal pest control operation is undertaken: Big Heath Conservation Park, Fairview Conservation Park, Mary Seymour Conservation Park, Mount Scott Conservation Park, Talapar Conservation Park and Vivigani Ardune Conservation Park
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Various Parks - Riverland & Murraylands
Public safetyContinued rainfalls and cool temperatures over the recent weeks have caused the clay tracks and campsites to become saturated and inaccessible to all vehicles. As a result several campsites and day use areas have been closed until 12pm 27 September or until conditions improve. Rangers will continue to monitor track and campsite conditions and reopen sites as they dry out. See details for closures.
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Vivonne Bay Conservation Park
Protect threatened species breeding habitatPart of Vivonne Bay Conservation Park will be closed annually from 6am on 1 May until 6pm on 31 December.
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Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlVulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park will be closed from 9pm, 8 November until 9pm, 12 November 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control and monitoring program.
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Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlVulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park will be closed from 9pm 31 October until 9pm 12 November 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control and monitoring program.
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Wapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlWapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed from 6am Monday 23 November until 6pm Friday 27 November 2026 for public safety during a pest control program.
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Wapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park and Mount Remarkable National Park
Pest/Animal controlWapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park and Mount Remarkable National Park will be closed from 6pm 1st November 2026 until 6pm 6th November 2026 to undertake pest control operations.
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Wild South Coast Way
Public safetyThe Wild South Coast Way and the Heysen Trail between Tent Rock Road and Tapanappa Lookout has been temporarily re-routed via the Deep Creek Cove Hike for post-fire public safety until further notice.
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Winninowie Conservation Park
Public safetyChinaman Creek Road and Chinaman Creek camping area in Winninowie Conservation Park is closed to public vehicle access until further notice due to tidal damage.
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Witjira National Park
Public safetyWitjira National Park is now open. Refer to the Desert Parks Bulletin in the details for more information on the internal track status.
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Yulte Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlYulte Conservation Park will be closed between 5am 14 September - 7pm 18 September & between 5am 21 September until 7pm 24 September 2026 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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