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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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
Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area is closed for public safety and fire recovery purposes until further notice.
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Coffin Bay National Park

Pub­lic safety
The 4WD track from Yangie Bay to Morgan’s Landing may become temporarily impassable in the winter due to king tides, swell, strong winds and seaweed build up. 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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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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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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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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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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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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Hale Conservation Park, Warren Conservation Park, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park and Wiljani Conservation Park

Pest/​Animal control
For the safety of the public and staff undertaking an Aerial Feral Deer Control program, the Hale Conservation Park, Warren Conservation Park, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park and Wiljani Conservation Park will be closed to the public from 12pm Sunday 16 June 2024 until 12pm Sunday 7 July 2024. No access will be permitted to the park whilst this program is being 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 and flood damage all National Parks and Wildlife Campgrounds within Innamincka Regional Reserve are currently closed.
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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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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 flooded tracks
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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

Prop­er management
The toilets and BBQs at Mukanthi Playspace/Morialta Picnic Area will be closed from 21 May to 7 July due to toilet renovation upgrade works. Alternative toilets can be found at the first falls carpark or you may use the portable toilets provided.
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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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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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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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Scott Creek Conservation Park

Sea­son­al closure
Almanda Track (between gate 18 and the intersection of Greenhood track), and Greenhood Track (between Gate 21 and Greenhood Creek) will be closed from 1 June until 31 August to limit the spread of phytophyhora infestations.
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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 (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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