Closures & alerts

Closures & alerts

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara

Pest/​Animal control
Buckland 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 control
Brookfield 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 management
The Brownies downhill mountain bike trail, located on private land adjacent the park has been closed.
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Brownhill Creek Recreation Park

Pub­lic safety
Trail 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 emergency
This park is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Carcuma Conservation Park

Bush­fire or emergency
This park is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Charleston Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Charleston 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 safety
Chowilla 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 safety
The 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 safety
Coorong 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 control
Part 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 safety
Tapanappa 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 safety
Tapanap­pa 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 control
Please 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 safety
Duck 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 control
Dutchmans 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 control
Please 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 control
A 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 safety
Areas 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 safety
Marion 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 safety
Upgrades 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 control
From 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 control
Kaiserstuhl 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 control
Kulliparu 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 control
Please note Kungari Conservation Park be be closed on various dates throughout 2023.
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Lincoln National Park

Pub­lic safety
Caution: 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 safety
Loch 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 safety
Flood 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 safety
Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park is closed due to rising floodwaters.
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Messent Conservation Park and Martin Washpool Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Please 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 safety
Morgan 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 safety
A 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 management
Campsites 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 control
Please 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 safety
Murray 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 control
Newland 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 control
The 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 safety
Piccaninnie 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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Porter Scrub Conservation Park

Pub­lic safety
Porter Scrub Conservation Park is now open.
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Scott Creek Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
The 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 control
Stipiturus 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 safety
Tea 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 habitat
Part 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 control
Wapma 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 safety
Tapanappa 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 safety
No 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 safety
No Exit to Birdsville or Birdsville Track from Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park
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