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Applies from Wed 27 Oct 2021, 12.57pm to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 4.55pm
Safety alerts: Maintenance of boardwalks and decking
Maintenance work (painting/oiling timber) is being carried out on the Walls and Red Top boardwalks, as well as Mungo Woolshed. Please use caution during these works and follow directions of NPWS staff and park signage.
The areas will remain open to the general public.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 9.13pm
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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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 11.07am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 3.32pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.04pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 10.41am
Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrades
The following areas in Gundabooka National Park will be closed from Monday 11 October 2021 for up to 3 months, weather dependent, for major upgrade works:
- Dry Tank campground
- Dry Tank picnic area
- Little Mountain walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office in Bourke on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Mungo Shearers' Quarters closed
Mungo Shearers' Quarters will be closed until Sunday 31 October 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.29pm to Mon 3 Jan 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Oct 2021, 12.43pm
Closed areas: Willandra accommodation closed
Willandra Cottage and Willandra Mens Quarters are closed for maintenance from Friday 8 October 2021 to Thursday 3 January 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.26pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.38am
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground will remain closed until further notice. This is because the access road is closed.
This closure may be further extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 9.36am
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Detailed environmental assessments and planning have been submitted and maintenance works will commence once approved.
This closure will remain in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.34pm
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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Applies from Mon 5 Jul 2021, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Roads and areas closed
The following areas in Kinchega National Park are closed:
- Emu Lake Drive
- Lake Drive, from Morton Boulka to Cawndilla campground
- Cawndilla campground
Cawndilla campground is scheduled to re-open in the coming weeks.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
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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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Applies from Thu 15 Apr 2021, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jun 2021, 4.37pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to roadworks
Access to this park is closed due to extensive roadworks being done by Cobar Shire on Pullpulla Road. At this stage, the NPWS does not have a date for when the road will be reopened.
For further information, please contact the Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 9.03am
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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