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Darling River drive

Toorale National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 12 August 2022, 12.02pm

Applies from Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.24am to Wed 17 Aug 2022, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.02pm.

Closed parks: Park closed

This park is closed due to wet road conditions and council road closures.

Please note, although there may be no physical road closure signs in place, all unsealed roads in Bourke shire are closed when wet. People who don't comply with the road closures will be penalised by Bourke Shire Council.

For more information, please call the NPWS Bourke office on 02 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 31 May 2022, 12.17pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.21am.

Closed areas: Campground closure due to flooding

Darling River campground and Many Big Rocks picnic area are closed until Monday 15 August 2022 due to flooding.

This closure may be extended due to the height of the Darling River and predicted rain fall. Please check the Bourke Shire Council website for road closures.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.24am to Wed 17 Aug 2022, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.02pm

Closed parks: Park closed

This park is closed due to wet road conditions and council road closures.

Please note, although there may be no physical road closure signs in place, all unsealed roads in Bourke shire are closed when wet. People who don't comply with the road closures will be penalised by Bourke Shire Council.

For more information, please call the NPWS Bourke office on 02 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 31 May 2022, 12.17pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.21am

Closed areas: Campground closure due to flooding

Darling River campground and Many Big Rocks picnic area are closed until Monday 15 August 2022 due to flooding.

This closure may be extended due to the height of the Darling River and predicted rain fall. Please check the Bourke Shire Council website for road closures.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/driving-routes/darling-river-drive/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Toorale National Park in the Outback NSW region

  • Toorale National Park and SCA is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

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

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