Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 6 February 2026, 10.44am
Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.39am.
Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am.
Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to Rainfall
The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.
- Gorge Loop Road,
- Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
- Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
- Middle Road
- Jump Up Loop Road
- 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.
Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.
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
Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.18am.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.45am
Closed parks: Park Closed due to 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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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am
Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to Rainfall
The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.
- Gorge Loop Road,
- Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
- Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
- Middle Road
- Jump Up Loop Road
- 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.
Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.
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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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.18am
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.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jan 2026, 5.00am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 12.07pm
Other planned events: Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park - ground shooting operation
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. This is a notification only and does not affect the campground or any visitor precincts within Narriearra Caryapundy National Park.
For more information, contact the local park office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.41am to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.44am
Other planned events: Ground Pest Control Operation
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 17th December 2025 to the 27th February 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.15am
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308
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