Applies from Mon 8 Jan 2024, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 10.52am

Closed areas: Areas Closed due to water over the road and slippery surfaces

The following areas are closed due to water over the road and slippery surfaces

• Middle Road East (road between Olive Downs campground to Toona Gate Road)
• Jump Up Loop Road

Middle Road West (road between Toona Gate Road and Cameron Corner Road) is open to 4WD vehicles)

Roads will be reopened when the roads are dry and safe to drive on

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

 Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For more information contact the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up walking track
  • Middle Road drive

Applies from Mon 5 Feb 2024, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 8.48am

Closed parks: Park Closed due to damaged roads and Transport NSW road closures

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall causing damaged roads and Transport NSW road closures

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 10.00am

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

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, 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Sturt National Park