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School excursion

Woolly tales tour

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Science, Kinchega National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 29 November 2023, 11.05am

Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.05am.

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain

Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.   This closure will be re-assessed on Monday 4 December 2024.  For further updates please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.37pm.

Fire bans: KINCHEGA National Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from 1 October, 2023 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.   No firewood may be collected on park at any time.
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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.05am

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain

Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.   This closure will be re-assessed on Monday 4 December 2024.  For further updates please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage.

Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage. You can access the walk to only partially the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

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Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.37pm

Fire bans: KINCHEGA National Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from 1 October, 2023 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.   No firewood may be collected on park at any time.
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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-science-woolly-tales-kinchega-national-park/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Kinchega National Park in the Outback NSW region
  • Kinchega National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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