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Homestead Creek picnic area

Mutawintji National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
3 September 2025 Closed parks Mutawintji National Park, Nature Reserve and Nuntherungie will be closed for aerial pest control works Details

Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6.30am to Wed 10 Sep 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.20am

Mutawintji National Park, Mutawintji Nature Reserve and Nuntherungie SCA will be closed for aerial pest control works.  Campgrounds and tours will not be available for booking during this period.  Closure applies from 6:30am on 3 September to 10pm on 10 September 2025.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks Office on 08 8084 2880.

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13 October 2025 Closed parks Mutawintji National Park is closed for a ground pest control operation. Details

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 6.00am to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 1.33pm

Mutawintji National Park is closed for a ground pest operation from 6am, Monday 13 October to 6pm, Friday 17 October 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Camping and Cultural Tour bookings will not be available during that time.  For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Nearby alerts

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.

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/picnic-areas/homestead-creek-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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