Alerts

The Murray River is currently experiencing high river flows. High river flows are a way of keeping the river environment healthy, strong and sustainable.

Current advice is that it is still safe to travel to the Murray River regions – visitors are encouraged to be aware of the hazards, plan ahead and act responsibly.

For up-to-date information and advice about the Murray River flooding in South Australia, please refer to the SA Government River Murray Flood page.

 

Parts of outback South Australia have recently experienced flooding and there are still some warnings, changing road conditions and road closures in place. Please review the latest advice and information available via the Department for Infrastructure & Transport website before visiting impacted regions. 

Bushfire season in South Australia generally runs from November to April each year. Before travelling during this period, review current bushfire information from the Country Fire Service (CFS) including current alerts, warnings, restrictions and safety tips.

South Australia is currently experiencing algal blooms in some water bodies. Travellers are encouraged to be aware of the risks associated with water affected by algal blooms and to follow official advice before using or entering these waters.

For information about the harmful algal bloom please see Department for Environment and Water - SA harmful algal bloom update.

For water quality alerts please see SA Health – Water Quality Alerts.