Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 2.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to wet weather

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall

• Gorge Loop Road
• Mt Wood Campground
• Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters

• 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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• Sturt National Park
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track

Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 2.29pm

Closed parks: Closed due to heavy rainfall

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall.

• 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 Tue 17 Oct 2023, 10.19am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 9.41am

Safety alerts: Bee Alert

Safey Alert - Pleae be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swams gathering around water sourses. Be aware that there maybe bees in the camping and day use areas around the toilets and Water tanks. The bees are feral bees such as European honey bees and NOT native australian bees. 

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.03am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.
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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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 9.41am

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 10/10/2023 - 10/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (wild dogs, foxes, pigs).

The program will take place in Nocoleche Nature Reserve.

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 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 Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area

Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 11.59am

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, 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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• Sturt National Park