Closures & alerts
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara
Pest/Animal controlBuckland Park section of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara to the south of Port Gawler Road will be closed from 5am-12 noon Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and 4pm-midnight Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 18 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Open at other times.
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Brookfield Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlBrookfield Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2023 for public safety during a pest animal control program.
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Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Proper managementThe Brownies downhill mountain bike trail, located on private land adjacent the park has been closed.
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Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Public safetyTrail works are underway along the Wirraparringa walking trail in Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. Diversions may be in place at times.
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Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area
Bushfire or emergencyThis park is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Carcuma Conservation Park
Bushfire or emergencyThis park is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Charleston Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlCharleston Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm until 7am Monday to Friday from Monday 13 February until Friday 16 June for public safety during grazing pressure operations.
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Chowilla Game Reserve
Public safetyChowilla Game Reserve is partially open. Camping is permitted in selected campsites. Please ensure you have a booking prior to arriving at the park as campsites are limited.
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Coffin Bay National Park
Public safetyThe 4WD track from Yangie Bay to Morgans Landing may become temporarily impassable in the winter due to king tides, swell and strong winds. Please check tide times and weather conditions before arrival. We recommend travelling at low tide.
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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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Coorong National Park
Pest/Animal controlPart of the Coorong National Park will be closed from 6pm on Monday 27 March until 6am Friday 31 March 2023. The closure applies from an east-west line from Parnka Point to the southern boundary of the park.
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Deep Creek National Park
Public safetyTapanappa Ridge Road, in Deep Creek National Park, is undergoing roadwork construction to make it safer and easier for park visitors accessing the Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail, Tapanappa Ridge Lookout and campgrounds. The road will be closed from 27 February to 9 June 2023.
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Deep Creek National Park
Public safetyTapanappa Ridge Road is undergoing roadworks during the week and is closed for public safety during works. As a portion of the Boat Harbor Circuit Hike follows this road, that section of the hike will be closed during the works.
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Desert Camp Conservation Reserve and Gum Lagoon Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlPlease note closure from 6pm Sunday 12 March to 6am Sunday 19 March 2023 and 6pm Sunday 13 August to 6am Sunday 20 August.
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Duck hunting season
Public safetyDuck Hunting season begins 30 minutes prior to sunrise on Saturday 18 March to 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday 25 June 2023. Please note that during this period you may hear firearms discharging whilst visiting the park.
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Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlDutchmans Stern Conservation Park and Mount Brown Conservation Park will be closed for visitor safety during a feral animal control operation between 6am 25 February to 2pm 3 March and 6am 4 November to 2pm 10 November 2023.
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Fairview Conservation Park and Talapar Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlPlease note closure from 6pm Sunday 26 February to 6am Sunday 5 March 2023 and 6pm Sunday 27 August to 6am Sunday 3 September.
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Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area, Kelly Hill CP, Parndana CP, Cape Bouguer WPA, Cape Torrens WPA, Western River WPA, Vivonne Bay CP.
Pest/Animal controlA pest control program will be undertaken from 17 April until 30 June 2023, during this time Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area, along with other western reserves will be partially closed.
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Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
Public safetyAreas of Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta are currently closed for construction, including the Visitor Hub and some walking trails. Please follow any directions provided by parks staff and observe all signs and other safety measures including bunting and flagging tape.
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Hallett Cove
Public safetyMarion Council has reopened 2kms of the Coastal Walkway between Marino and Hallett Cove Conservation Park. A 500 metre section between Kurnabinna and Grey Road gullies, Hallett Cove remains closed. A diversion is in place around the gullies. This section is not in the Hallett Cove Conservation Park, the boardwalk remains open to park visitors.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Public safetyUpgrades along the Brachina Gorge Geological Trail are being undertaken. This may limit or temporarily restrict trail access.
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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlFrom 9pm Tuesday 1 November 2022 until 5am Tuesday 31 October 2023 various trails will be closed overnight while a pest control program is completed.
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Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlKaiserstuhl Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2023 for public safety during grazing pressure operations.
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Kulliparu Conservaton Park and Cocata Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlKulliparu Conservaton Park and Cocata Conservation Park will be closed from 8am 15 June - 5pm 22 June 2023 in the interest of public safety while a pest animal control program is undertaken.
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Kungari Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlPlease note Kungari Conservation Park be be closed on various dates throughout 2023.
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Lincoln National Park
Public safetyCaution: The western (Sleaford) entrance/exit of the ‘Sleaford to Wanna’ 4WD track is being impacted by mobile sand dunes, the track may be obstructed or difficult to negotiate. Please consider using alternative access.
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Loch Luna and Moorook Game Reserves
Public safetyLoch Luna Game Reserve is partially open. Please ensure you have a booking prior to arriving at the park as campsites are limited. Moorook Game Reserve has been fully reopened.
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Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park
Public safetyFlood waters are now receding. However most of our wetlands and floodplains will remain flooded or inaccessible for some time. Therefore all campsites and access roads/tracks remain closed. Review full details for more information.
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Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park
Public safetyMalkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park is closed due to rising floodwaters.
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Messent Conservation Park and Martin Washpool Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlPlease note closure from 6pm Sunday 5 March to 6am Sunday 12 March 2023 and 6pm Sunday 6 August to 6am Sunday 13 August.
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Morgan Conservation Park
Public safetyMorgan Conservation Park has partially reopened, with access to campsites 2 to 12 only. The remainder of the park remains closed to all vehicle access. Visitors may still walk into closed areas for day visiting and to undertake activities such as yabbying or fishing.
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Morialta Conservation Park
Public safetyA section of First Falls Walk, from Stradbroke Rd/Mukanthi Playspace to First Falls carpark has eroded in places causing uneven ground, exposed tree roots and slippery surfaces in areas. Please take care and be aware of changing surface conditions.
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Mount Remarkable National Park
The Mount Cavern Trek in Mount Remarkable National Park has been closed due to safety concerns until further notice.
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Mount Remarkable National Park
Proper managementCampsites are closed at Mambray and Baroota campgrounds until 31 October 2023.
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Mount Scott Conservation Park and Hanson Scrub Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlPlease note closure from 6pm Sunday 19 March to 6am Sunday 26 March 2023 and 6pm Sunday 20 August to 6am Sunday 27 August.
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Murray River National Park
Public safetyMurray River National Park is partially opened. Camping is permitted in selected campsites. Please ensure you have a booking prior to arriving at the park as campsites are limited.
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Newland Head Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlNewland Head Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2023 for public safety during animal control operations within the park.
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O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park (part of Glenthorne National Park- Ityamaiitpinna Yarta)
Proper management"Easy As" MTB trail will be closed from 29 May until 9 June 2023 to allow the reconstruction of the trail surface. We ask that visitors remain off this trail while these works are undertaken and to be mindful of contractors operating within the Majors Road carpark. The closure of this trail does not effect the access to the remainder of the trail network.
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Para Wirra Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlThe Para Wirra Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2023 for public safety during grazing pressure operations.
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Piccanninie Ponds Conservation Park
Public safetyPiccaninnie Ponds is closed for immersive water activities until further notice. 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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Scott Creek Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlThe Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board are coordinating with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and SA Water to undertake aerial feral animal control across Scott Creek CP and Mt Bold Reservoir between 6am Monday 19th and 6pm Friday 23rd June 2023.
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Stipiturus Conservation Park
Pest/Animal controlStipiturus Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2023 for public safety during animal control operations within the park.
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Sturt Gorge Recreation Park
Proper management"Craigberms and Sidewinder" trail will be closed from 5 June to 9 June 2023 to allow the reconstruction of the trail surface. We ask that visitors remain off this trail while these works are undertaken and to be mindful of contractors operating within the area. The closure of this trail does not effect the access to the remainder of the trail network.
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Tea Tree Crossing - Coorong National Park
Public safetyTea Tree Crossing Campground cannot be accessed from the mainland due to high water levels in the Coorong Lagoon. Tea Tree Crossing Campground may be accessed via the 42 Mile Crossing and along the ocean beach, weather and tide conditions permitting. Experience in driving in soft sand is recommended. Towing trailers and campers along the beach is not recommended.
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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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Wapma Thura Southern Flinders Ranges National Park
Pest/Animal controlWapma Thura Southern Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed from 6am 13 February to 6pm 17 February 2023 and 6am 13 November to 6pm 17 November 2023 to ensure public safety during a pest control operation.
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Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail
Public safetyTapanappa Ridge Road, in Deep Creek National Park, is undergoing roadwork construction to make it safer and easier for park visitors accessing the Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail, Tapanappa Ridge Lookout and campgrounds. The road will be closed from 27 February to 30 May 2023 on Mondays through to Fridays only.
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Witjira National Park and Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park Open to 4WD with Restrictions
Public safetyNo Exit to Birdsville or Birdsville Track from Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park
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Witjira National Park and Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park Open to 4WD with Restrictions
Public safetyNo Exit to Birdsville or Birdsville Track from Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park
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