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Homestead Creek picnic area

Mutawintji National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 12 November 2025, 11.02am

Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 6.00am to Wed 10 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 11.02am.

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control.

Mutawintji National Park is closed from 6am, Wednesday 3 December to 8pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. This closure will include:

  • Mutawintji National Park
  • Mutawintji Historic Site
  • Mutawintji Nature Reserve
  • Mutawintji State Conservation Area (Nuntherungie)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on (08) 8084 2880.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 6.00am to Wed 10 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 11.02am

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control.

Mutawintji National Park is closed from 6am, Wednesday 3 December to 8pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. This closure will include:

  • Mutawintji National Park
  • Mutawintji Historic Site
  • Mutawintji Nature Reserve
  • Mutawintji State Conservation Area (Nuntherungie)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on (08) 8084 2880.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 10.18am

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

Park info

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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