Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 20 January 2022, 12.43pm
Applies from Mon 1 Nov 2021, 10.47am
to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.18am.
Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 12.43pm.
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in Kinchega 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.
Affects 8 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 9 Dec 2021, 2.09pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 4.03pm.
Closed areas: Darling River campground and roads closed
All campsites in Darling River campground along the Darling River are closed until further notice due to flooding. River Drive is also closed.
These areas will re-open when it is safe to do so. Please check this alert for updates. As an option Emu Lake campground and Cawndilla campground are currently open for bookings.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 location in this park:
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 12.46pm.
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Emu Lake campground remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 13 Jan 2022, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 3.20pm
Closed areas: Peery Lake picnic area closed due to rain
Peery Lake picnic area is closed until further notice due to rain.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 1 Nov 2021, 10.47am to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 12.43pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in Kinchega 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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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 12.41pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 19 Jan 2022, 1.18pm to Fri 28 Jan 2022, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Road maintenance on park roads within Mungo National Park
Road maintenance is being carried out on park roads within Mungo National Park. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and signage when driving past roadwork operations.
Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 9 Dec 2021, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Darling River campground and roads closed
All campsites in Darling River campground along the Darling River are closed until further notice due to flooding. River Drive is also closed.
These areas will re-open when it is safe to do so. Please check this alert for updates. As an option Emu Lake campground and Cawndilla campground are currently open for bookings.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 12.46pm
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Emu Lake campground remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.00pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 10.01am
Closed areas: Mungo self-guided drive - partial closure
Mungo self-guided drive tour road (from Red Top lookout) remains closed. Planning approvals have been completed and road works have commenced. These works will take some time to complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to imminent flooding
Coach and Horses campground is closed due to imminent flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed for the next few months.
For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8080 3200 after Monday 10 January 2022.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 9.44am
Safety alerts: Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail
Mungo lakebed bicycle loop trail is currently closed. Maintenance on sections of the lakebed loop trail have commenced.
Other options for cycling include Walls Road and Zanci pastoral loop. These park roads are shared with vehicles, so please take care and cycle with caution.
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Applies from Sat 7 Nov 2020, 8.01am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 9.44am
Closed areas: Belah campground closure
Belah campground is closed until further notice due to road closures.
Road works are scheduled to begin in mid November. This closure remains in place until the works are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.26pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 1.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 4.23pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling area parks and reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Lower Darling area parks and reserves 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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