Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 11.17am

Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.

Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed.  The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to rain so there is no access to the Peery day use area.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 6.00am to Sat 31 May 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.41pm

Closed areas: Sturt National Park Mt Wood precinct closed

Sturt National Park - Mount Wood precinct (area east of Silver City Highway) is closed from 06:00am Friday 23 May 2025 to 08:00pm Saturday 31 May 2025 due to an aerial pest control operation (feral animal shooting).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information contact NPWS West Darling Area on 08 8084 2804.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track
  • Outdoor Pastoral Museum

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 6.00am to Sat 31 May 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.40pm

Closed parks: Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp NP closed due to aerial pest control operation

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is closed from 06:00am Friday 23 May 2025 to 08:00pm Saturday 31 May 2025 due to an aerial pest control operation (feral animal shooting).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact NPWS West Darling Area on 08 8084 2804.

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am

Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 2.18pm

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
  • Caryapundy lookout campground
  • Caryapundy lookout loop drive
  • Caryapundy tank bird hide
  • Whittabrinnah heritage walk

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 2.41pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Sturt National Park