Closures & alerts

Closures & alerts

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara

Pest/​Animal control
Buckland Park section (south of Port Gawler Road) will be closed from 5am - 12pm every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and from 4pm - 12am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thu from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2024. Open at other times.
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Belair National Park

Pub­lic safety
Restricted access on the Wood Duck Walk at Playford Lake due to trail upgrades
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Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area, Billiatt Conservation Park, Karte Conservation Park and Peebinga Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area, Billiatt Conservation Park, Karte Conservation Park and Peebinga Conservation Park will be closed from 1pm 22 May until 6am 27 May 2024 to ensure the safety of the public during an aerial control program.
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Brookfield Conservation Park will be closed on various dates while a pest animal control program is undertaken.

Pest/​Animal control
Brookfield Conservation Park will be closed on various dates throughout 2024 while a pest animal control program is undertaken.
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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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Bunbury Conservation Reserve and Gum Lagoon Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Bunbury Conservation Reserve and Gum Lagoon Conservation Park will be closed from 6:00pm Saturday 9 March, 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 17 March 2024 and 6:00pm Saturday 24 August, 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 1 September 2024.
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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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Caroona Creek Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Please note Caroona Creek Conservation Park, including Caroona Campground and Heysen Campground will be closed from 6am Sunday 7 January 2024 until 6pm Friday 12 January 2024 for feral animal control.
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Charleston Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Charleston Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm to 7am Monday to Friday between the 12th February until 14th June 2024 while a grazing pressure management program is conducted within the park.
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Cleland National Park

Pub­lic safety
Bartril Spur track and parts of Chambers Gully Track is being upgraded to allow access for large fire appliances to be able to safely traverse.  The track will be closed from 13 December until 20 May 2024 in the interest of public safety.
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Coffin Bay National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Coffin Bay National Park will be partially closed on var­i­ous dates for vis­i­tor safe­ty dur­ing a fer­al ani­mal con­trol operation.
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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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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Pub­lic safety
There is currently a higher than normal activity of feral bees in the park. We are also experiencing an increase in bush rodent activity. Please take necessary precautions when booking campsites and/or 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 on various dates for visitor safety during a feral animal control operation.
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Fairview Conservation Park and Mount Scott Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Fairview Conservation Park and Mount Scott Conservation Park will be closed from 6:00pm Saturday 16 March 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 24 March 2024 and from 6:00pm Saturday 31 August 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 8 September 2024.
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Feral Animal Control Program

Pest/​Animal control
Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park, Ballaparudda Creek Recreation Park, Eric Bonython Conservation Park and Waitpinga Conservation Park will be closed on 12pm midday Sunday 30 June untill 12pm midday Friday 5 July 2024 for public safety during feral animal control operations occurring within these parks.
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Flinders Chase National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Four areas in Flinders Chase National Park will be closed from Friday 22nd March until noon on Monday 25th March for aerial inspection and shooting activities for feral pigs.
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Gawler Ranges National Park

Pub­lic safety
Please note there are currently bees throughout Gawler Ranges National Park, please take caution when in the area.
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Gawler Ranges National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Gawler Ranges National Park will be closed from 26/10/2024 until 01/11/2024 for public safety while a pest animal control program is undertaken.
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Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

Pub­lic safety
Please note that public access to the visitor hub will be restricted whist the pump station is being upgraded and the changing places facility is being constructed. The playground will still be accessible during this period, however as machinery will be used on site, visitors are strongly encouraged to observe any trail closure signs and/or detours in place for safety.
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Gum Lagoon Conservation Park, Hanson Scrub Conservation Park, Jip Jip Conservation Park and Martin Washpool Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Gum Lagoon Conservation Park, Hanson Scrub Conservation Park, Jip Jip Conservation Park and Martin Washpool Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm Tuesday 14 May until 6am Saturday 25 May 2024 while an animal pest control operation is undertaken.
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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

Pest/​Animal control
Multiple walking trails within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed every night from Wednesday 1 November 2023 until Thursday 31 October 2024 while a pest control program is conducted.
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Innamincka Regional Reserve

Pub­lic safety
Due to heavy rainfall, Innamincka Regional Reserve and NPWS Campgrounds are currently closed.
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Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park will be closed overnight on various dates between February and June while a grazing pressure management program is conducted within the park.
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Lashmar Conservation Park

Pub­lic safety
The Chapman River water level has dropped and access is permitted via Creek Bay Road and Cape Willoughby Road. Visitors are advised to take care when driving along unsealed roads.
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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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Lincoln National Park, Coffin Bay National Park and Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area

Pub­lic safety
Please note there are cur­rent­ly bees through­out the park, please take cau­tion when in the area.
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Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park

Pub­lic safety
Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park, including all campgrounds, are currently closed due to heavy rainfall
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Martin Washpool Conservation Park and Messent Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Martin Washpool Conservation Park and Messent Conservation Park will be closed from 6:00pm Saturday 2 March 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 10 March 2024 and 6:00pm Saturday 17 August 2024 to 6:00am Sunday 25 August 2024.
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Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area

Pub­lic safety
Civil construction work is currently being undertaken on a small area of track leading into the Memory Cove campground. Please drive with caution.
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Morialta Conservation Park

Pub­lic safety
The boardwalk on Plateau Hike above Giants Cave has been closed for safety reasons. Access to Plateau Hike is available via Second Falls Hike and Third Falls Hike.
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Morialta Conservation Park

Pub­lic safety
Second and Third Falls Hike Trail will be closed from intersection at Centre Track through to Deep View Lookout from 7:15am until 10am on Sunday 5 May 2024. Second Falls Hike will also be closed from Deep View Lookout to Yurrebilla/ Heysen Trail intersection.
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Mount Remarkable National Park

Pub­lic safety
The Mount Cavern Trek in Mount Remarkable National Park has been closed due to safety concerns until further notice.
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Newland Head Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Newland Head Conservation Park will be closed from 6pm to 6am on various dates to ensure the safety of the public during animal control operations within the park.
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Ngarkat Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Ngarkat Conservation Park will be partially closed from 1pm 22 May until 6am 27 May 2024 to ensure the safety of the public during an aerial control program.
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Para Wirra Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Para Wirra Conservation Park will be closed overnight on various dates between February and June while a grazing pressure management program is conducted within the park.
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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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Pooginook, Cooltong and Danggali Conservation Parks, Danggali Wilderness Protected Area, Chowilla Game Reserve and Chowilla Regional Reserve.

Pest/​Animal control
Pooginook, Cooltong and Danggali Conservation Parks, Danggali Wilderness Protected Area, Chowilla Game Reserve and Chowilla Regional Reserve will be closed from 12am 26 May until 12am 29 May 2024 to ensure the safety of the public while an aerial feral animal control program is undertaken.
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Sandy Creek Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Sandy Creek Conservation Park will be closed overnight on various dates between March and May while a grazing pressure management program is conducted within the park.
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Scott Creek Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Scott Creek Conservation Park and Mt Bold Reservoir will be closed from 6am Monday 13 May until 6pm Friday 17 May 2024 while aerial feral animal control is undertaken.
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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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Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park will be closed from 6pm 4 May until 6am 12 May 2024 to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the park.
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Wapma Thura Southern Flinders Ranges National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Wapma Thura Southern Flinders Ranges National Park (including The Bluff Lookout, Telowie, Nelshaby and Napperby Gorges) will be closed on various dates to ensure public safety during a pest control operation.
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