Last reviewed: Wed 30 April 2025, 12.42pm
Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.42pm.
Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain. Central Darling Shire has closed access roads. This closure will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am.
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:
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.
Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 10.11am
Woolshed Drive is open and River Drive is open only to campsite30. Lake Drive and Tandou Road remain closed. This notifications will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.42pm
Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain. Central Darling Shire has closed access roads. This closure will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 9.01am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Apr 2025, 9.13am
Whipsering Oaks Campground at Koonaburra National Park is currently closed due to wet conditions.
Access to the National Park and campground is restricted by road closures put in place by the Cobar Shire Council for The Wool Track between Belarabon Road and Ivanhoe.
Road conditions and closures can be monitored using the Live Traffic NSW website (https://www.livetraffic.com/) or mobile app.
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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 10.58am to Sat 3 May 2025, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.14pm
Cobar Shire Council has issue a road closure for The Wool Track between Belarabon Road and Ivanhoe due to significant rainfall and water over the road.
Access to Koonaburra National Park may be restricted due to adverse weather and these road closures. Access to Whispering Oaks Campground may also be affected.
Council road closures can be monitored on the 'Live Traffic NSW' website or mobile app.
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Applies from Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.40am to Sun 4 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.43am
Toorale National Park is closed due to current flooding and continued rising river levels.
All visitation areas have been affected.
The closure is effective from 25/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this may need to be extended and will be assess daily.
For any further information please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Tue 12 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.15am
Willandra National Park is OPEN to visitors.
However, in the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.
Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include:
Facilities available:
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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 11.24am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting an aerial baiting program for the control of Wild Dogs on Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area.
The program is scheduled between 26/4/2025 and 7/5/2025
Exact dates within the above range are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impacting the operation.
Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area may be closed during baiting operations. Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
The program will use fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. This program is compliant with the Pesticide Control (1080 Bait Products) Order 2020. Signs will be erected to notify the public of the baiting program.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS-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. If accidental poisoning occurs seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Aerial baiting complements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and ground baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
Baits may be deployed from the ground if aerial baiting is suspended due to unforeseen circumstances. This will occur within the same date range.
For further information please Dan Hough on 0428 358 101.
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Applies from Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.02am to Sun 4 May 2025, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.08am
Due to the current river levels and flood water Darling River Campground and Darling River Drive have been closed.
This closure is effective from 23/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this closure may need to be extended pending river heights.
For any further information please contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.52am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 9.16am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 aerial baiting of foxes in Yathong Nature Reserve, Round Hill Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area. This baiting program will occur between Monday 28 April and Saturday 3 May 2025 on consecutive days. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits if found. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. For more information, contact the local park area office on: 02 6841 7100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.01am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (foxes).
The program will take place in Mungo National Park and Mungo State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes 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 Lower Darling Area office for more information on 03 5021 8900.
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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 10.59am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang Precinct from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawag Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.29am
Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen Monday 9th June 2025.
The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period.
This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens.
If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 1.50pm
Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.
There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 12.20pm
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a night time ground pest control operation on Mutawintji National Park from 4 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025 from 6pm to 6am daily. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am
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:
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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.41am
Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage. Anticipated to re-open May 2025. For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am
Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34. Please do not pass the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 10.34am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Toorale National Park, Toorale State Conservation, Gundabooka National Park & Gundabooka State Conservation Area from Tuesday 11 March to Tuesday 6 June 2025. 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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.
For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 7.20am
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.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.35am
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Apr 2025, 8.20am
The Mungo Self Guided Drive Tour is closed at Red Top lookout.
The Walls Road and Pastoral Loop are open to the key attractions of Mungo lunette (Walls of China), Red Top lookout boardwalk and Zanci homestead/woolshed precinct.
Belah campground remains closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/coach-and-horses-campground/local-alerts
Paroo-Darling National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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