Applies from Wed 23 Sep 2020, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2020, 1.08pm

Safety alerts: Campgrounds accessible to 4WD vehicles only

The current areas are only accessible to 4WD vehicles only due to wet weather:

• Fort Grey, Mount Wood and Olive Downs campgrounds
• Mount Wood Homestead, Shearer's Quarters and Outdoor Pastoral Museum

Please drive with caution and check local road reports for updates. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Olive Downs campground
  • Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track
  • Wells walk

Applies from Sat 19 Sep 2020, 7.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2020, 1.08pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to wet weather

Some parts of Sturt National Park are closed due to wet weather. The closed areas are:

• Jump Up Loop Road
• Middle Road
• Gorge Loop Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 80913 308.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Middle Road drive
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track
  • Wells walk

Applies from Tue 22 Sep 2020, 2.19pm to Sun 27 Sep 2020, 8.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2020, 10.39am

Other incidents: Homestead Creek campground - Toilets and shower facilities closed

The toilets and shower facilities at Homestead Creek campground are closed due to water bore failure. Toilets are available at Mutawintji Visitor Centre. NPWS is working to address the issue.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Mutawintji Nature Reserve
• Mutawintji State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm

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, 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Paroo-Darling 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, 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park