Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 24 March 2023, 10.38am
Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am
to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am.
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed – flooding
Willandra National Park is closed from Monday 24 October 2022 until further notice due to flooding and damage to the Willandra Creek crossing. This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Unsealed roads within Carrathool Shire are dry weather roads only. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 5.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 4.13pm
Fires - Advice: Irymple Fire - Yathong Nature Reserve
There is a fire in this park called Irymple Fire - Yathong Nature Reserve. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.42pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Yathong Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.40pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.38pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed – flooding
Willandra National Park is closed from Monday 24 October 2022 until further notice due to flooding and damage to the Willandra Creek crossing. This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Unsealed roads within Carrathool Shire are dry weather roads only. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
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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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.51am
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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