Applies from Thu 21 May 2026, 10.26am to Sat 23 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 10.38am

Closed parks: Parks Closed due to Wet Weather

All parks within the Bourke Area a closed due to continued road closures after recent rain events.

Parks affected are

• Toorale NP & SCA
• Gundabooka NP & SCA
• Culgoa NP
• Ledkanpper NR
• Cuttaburra NP
• Brindingabba NP
• Nocoleche NR

Please monitor the Bourke Shire Council Road report for the current road conditions.

Road Conditions - Bourke Shire Council

Please contact the Bourke NPWS Office for anything further.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 9.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 9.50am

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.  Both the Peery Day Use Area and the Coach and Horses campground are closed.  This closure will be updated when conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm

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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 3.20pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.30am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 11 May 2026

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.

HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.

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• Mount Grenfell Historic Site
• Mount Grenfell National Park
• Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 3.42pm

Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation

Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation.  The park and campground remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.  

For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.13pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday the 20th of April 2026 to Tuesday the 30th of June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.

The program will take place in Gundabooka NP & SCA, Toorale NP & SCA, Nocoleche NR, Ledknapper NR, Culgoa NP, Bellenbar NR, Brindingabb NP, Cuttaburra NP.

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

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.29am

Safety alerts: Jump Up Loop Road 4WD vehicles only

The Jump Up Loop Road currently only suitable for 4WD vehicles only due to  rough sections.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

For more information, contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 9133 308

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• Sturt National Park
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive

Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.11am

Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to damaged roads from heavy rainfall

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & damaged roads:

• Gorge Loop Road,
• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road
• Mt Wood Campground
• Olive downs Campground
• Fort Grey Campground

• 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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• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up walking track
  • Middle Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track
  • Olive Downs campground
  • Outdoor Pastoral Museum
  • Talpero lookout
  • The Granites walking track
  • Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track

Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting

program in Nocoleche NR, Toorale NP & SCA and Gundabooka NP & SCA. Baiting is

to occur from 06:00 Monday 9 March 2026 to 17:00 Friday 13 March 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened

species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at entries to the baiting locations. 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 any baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate

veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke Area NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.11am

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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.11am

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 Sturt 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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.27am

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Yathong Nature Reserve