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Last reviewed: Mon 23 June 2025, 10.43am
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am.
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National 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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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am.
Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.24am.
Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.
Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed. The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to flooding so there is no access to the Peery day use area. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National 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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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.41am
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations at Mutawintji National Park
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a night time ground pest control operation on Mutawintji National Park from 4 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025 from 6pm to 6am daily. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.21pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.54pm
Safety alerts: Damaged Road - Open with Caution - do not tow
Road to Historic Homestead has been damaged in recent floods, road is open with CAUTION with a speed limit of 10km. Please do not tow anything over this road light vehicles only.
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Applies from Sat 14 Jun 2025, 1.00am to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 12.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 12.37pm
Other planned events: Aerial 1080 Baiting Program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground and aerial baiting program using feral cat Eradicat baits, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). This baiting program is part of a trial study for feral cat management for the protection of wildlife.
The 1080 baiting program will be conducted between 14 June 2025 and 14 July 2025 in the western section of Yathong Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS managed lands. Pets, particularly working dogs and cats, may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
This program is subject to suitable weather conditions and public notifications will be updated if the program changes.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.20am
Closed areas: Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade
Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen 30th June 2025.
The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period.
This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens.
If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.
Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34. Please do not pass the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.51pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308
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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.54am
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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