Closures & alerts

Closures & alerts

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara

Pest/​Animal control
The 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 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and 4pm-midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2025.
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Aroona Sanctuary / Dam

Pest/​Animal control
Aroona Sanctuary / Dam will be closed from 6pm 27 November until 6am 2 December while a pest animal control program is completed.
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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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Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area

Bush­fire or emergency
Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Chowilla Game Reserve

Pub­lic safety
Due to environmental watering at Chowilla Game Reserve the track leading to Brandy Bottle trafficable ford is required to be closed until further notice.
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Coffin Bay National Park

Pub­lic safety
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 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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Danggali Conservation Park, Danggali Wilderness Protection Area, Chowilla Regional Reserve

Pest/​Animal control
Danggali Conservation Park, Danggali Wilderness Protection Area and Chowilla Regional Reserve will be closed on various dates between June/July and December while a ground shoot of feral vertebrate pests is undertaken.
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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Man­age­ment Operations
Shell Beach Campground is closed from 23 September until further notice due to scheduled campground maintenance. Please contact the Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Visitor Information Centre if you require further information.
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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Pub­lic safety
There is currently a higher than normal activity of feral bees at Gym Beach and Gym Beach campground. Please take necessary precautions when booking campsites and/or visiting the park.
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Ewens Ponds Conservation Parks

Pub­lic safety
The ponds are currently closed to water-based activities due to very low water levels resulting in the connecting channels being too shallow to navigate without damaging the delicate aquatic vegetation and site natural values.
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Flinders Chase National Park

Man­age­ment Operations
Please note electric vehicle chargers are currently out of order at the Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre.
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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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Granite Island Recreation Park

Pub­lic safety
Granite Island Recreation Park will be closed at night during this year’s Schoolies Festival, between 22 November and 25 November. The closures will be in place from 7pm to 5.30am each night.
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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 Friday 1 November 2024 until 5am Friday 31 October 2025 for the purpose of a pest control program.
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Innamincka Regional Reserve

Pub­lic safety
Due to flood damage many National Parks and Wildlife Campgrounds within Innamincka Regional Reserve are currently closed. Queerbidie, Kudriemitchie and Burkes Grave are the only campsites that are open. Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park is currently open.
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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 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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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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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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Mount Remarkable National Park

Pest/​Animal control
Mount Remarkable National Park will be closed from 6pm Sunday 17 November until 2pm Friday 22 November 2024 to ensure public safety during a pest control operation.
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Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park

Pub­lic safety
Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park will be closed for public safety from 6pm Saturday 30 November 2024 until 6pm Saturday 15 March 2025 due to anticipated high daytime temperatures during the closure period.
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Murray River National Park - Paringa Paddock

Pub­lic safety
A section of the Commonage Drive in Paringa Paddock has become inundated as a result of environmental watering operations and is not accessible by vehicles.
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Murray River National Park - Paringa Paddock

Pub­lic safety
The Waatji Trail will be closed from 18 to 25 of November for asbestos cleanup post flood. No access is available to unauthorised persons during the closure for their own safety.
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Para Wirra Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
Para Wirra Conservation Park will be closed every Wednesday evening from 6pm until 12pm commencing 01/08/2024 until 31/07/2025.
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Piccanninie Ponds Conservation Park

Pub­lic safety
Piccaninnie 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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Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area

Pub­lic safety
Ravine Hike access road is currently restricted to 4WD vehicles following multiple sand blowouts.
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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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Witjira National Park

Pub­lic safety
Purnie Bore Campsite is temporarily closed. This includes the campground, toilets, and showers due to a broken water pipe discharging extremely hot water.
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