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Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area

Koonaburra National Park

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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 12.39pm

Closed areas: Peery Lake Day Use Area is currently closed due to rain.

Peery Lake Day Use Area is currently closed due to rain. The access road from Wilcannia to Wanaaring remains closed due to rain.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office 08 8084 2880.  This alert will be updated as conditions change. 

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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.28am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.10am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from due to proposed wet weather events

The Mossgiel Road and Whealbah Road into park may be closed. Please check the Carrathool Shire Council website for more information on road conditions.

Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk on wet weather roads, and Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 8.50am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.06am

Closed areas: Parks Areas CLOSED

With the interest of visitor safety National Parks staff 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 include:

  • Willandra Campground
  • Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm

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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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 3.20pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.02am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 11 May 2026

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.

HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.27am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/whispering-oaks-campground-and-picnic-area/local-alerts

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