Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 May 2022, 12.36pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to wet roads

The following areas in Kinchega National Park are currently closed due to slippery roads:

• River Drive
• Darling River campground
• Lake Drive from Tandou Road to Morton Boulka picnic area, and from Morton Boulka picnic area to Cawndilla campground.
• Cawndilla campground
• Emu Lake Drive
• Woolshed Drive to Tandou Station boundary

For more information, Please call the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground

Applies from Tue 17 May 2022, 8.41am to Sat 21 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 May 2022, 10.33am

Closed areas: Red Top lookout closed due to wet conditions

Red Top lookout and boardwalk are closed until Saturday 21 May 2022 due to the closure of the access road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Mungo National Park
  • Red Top lookout and boardwalk

Applies from Tue 17 May 2022, 8.53am to Tue 31 May 2022, 8.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 May 2022, 8.59am

Safety alerts: Council access roads in variable condition

Ongoing wet weather means Council managed access roads to Mungo National Park are in variable condition. Before travelling on unsealed roads please check websites for road conditions for the Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. There are numerous ways to access Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather. 

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• Mungo National Park

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 2.59pm to Fri 20 May 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 5.05pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to recent rain

Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to ongoing rain and flooding until Saturday 21 May 2022, unless the closure is extended.

Please keep up to date with the road conditions by accessing the Bourke Shire website for the most recent report.

For more information please contact the local office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 10 May 2022, 4.31pm to Fri 20 May 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 May 2022, 9.10am

Closed parks: Park closed due to rain

Gundabooka National Park and Gundabooka State Conservation Area are closed due to ongoing rain and flooding until Saturday 21 May, unless the closure is extended. Please keep up-to-date with road conditions by accessing the Bourke Shire Council website for most recent reports. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 1.19pm to Mon 30 May 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 1.39pm

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - closed roads and floodwaters

The area has experienced widespread heavy rain. Please drive to conditions and be aware roads and crossing may become flooded or damaged. For the latest advice on road closures visit the Live traffic website and continuously check for park closures.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 1 May 2022, 12.33pm to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 8.59am

Other planned events: Barbecues unavailable at Mungo Visitor Centre

The gas barbecues are currently unavailable at Mungo Visitor Centre due to maintenance works. Alternate gas barbecues can be found at Mungo Main campground. 

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• Mungo National Park
  • Mungo Visitor Centre

Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 4.58pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to road closures

Paroo-Darling National park is currently closed due to road closures from rainfall.

The park will re-open when safe to do so.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please Contact the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 3.05pm

Closed areas: Darling River Campground Closed due to river flooding

Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to the river flooding.

For more information please call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 11.49am to Fri 3 Jun 2022, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 May 2022, 8.57am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Friday 3 June 2022.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
  • Belah Shearers' Quarters
  • Bennetts Gorge picnic area
  • Dry Tank campground
  • Dry Tank picnic area
  • Little Mountain lookout
  • Little Mountain walking track
  • Valley of the Eagles walk
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Redbank Homestead
  • Yanda campground

Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 8.58am

Closed areas: Belah campground closure

Belah campground is closed until further notice.

This closure remains in place while the site protection works are completed on the Mungo Self-guided Drive Tour road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground

Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 8.58am

Safety alerts: Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail

Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail is currently closed. Maintenance on sections of the lakebed loop trail have commenced.

Other options for cycling include Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution. 

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• Mungo National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 8.58am

Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure

Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Road works have commenced to undertake cultural site protection and improvements to the road surface. These works will take some time to complete. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Mungo National Park
  • Belah campground
  • Mallee Stop walking track
  • Mungo self-guided drive tour
  • Rosewood picnic area
  • Round Tank picnic area
  • Vigars Well picnic area

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.56am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

• These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
• Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
• Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
• Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
• There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
• The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.58am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.58am

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to flooding

Coach and Horses campground is closed due to flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed for the next few months. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.57am

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed for maintenance

Emu Lake Drive is closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.

Emu Lake campground remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Mar 2022, 1.42pm

Safety alerts: Heavy rainfall may result in flooding

Please be aware widespread rain across NSW may result in rivers and creeks rising rapidly and damage to roads.

Please adhere to road and campground closures. Never drive through flooded roads and causeways.

Please check local government area websites for local road closures.

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 5 Jan 2022, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Mar 2022, 12.14pm

Closed areas: Willandra Cottage and Men's Quarters closed

The Willandra Cottage and Men's Quarters are closed until further notice while asbestos works are being undertaken. 

The Willandra campground remains open.

For more information, contact the Riverina NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.

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• Willandra National Park
  • Willandra Cottage
  • Willandra Men's Quarters

Applies from Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Aug 2021, 2.11pm

Closed areas: Willandra group campground closed

The group campground at Willandra National Park is closed for sewerage infrastructure works. Willandra campground will remain open.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Willandra National Park
  • Willandra group campground