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Homestead Creek picnic area

Mutawintji National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 5 June 2023, 2.58pm

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.58pm.

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain

Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain and all three access roads are inaccessible at the moment.  There is more rain expected.  This alert will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
11 August 2023 Other planned events Cultural Festival Details

Applies from Fri 11 Aug 2023, 8.01am to Sat 12 Aug 2023, 7.32am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.07am

A cultural festival will occur on the 11th and 12th of August 2023, with visitors to Mutawintji Lands most welcome. The festival will include Aboriginal dancers from across Australia, tours, and other cultural activities. If you plan to camp on Mutawintji on these dates, we encourage you to book to attend the festivities. 

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.58pm

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain

Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain and all three access roads are inaccessible at the moment.  There is more rain expected.  This alert will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.42am

Closed areas: Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.

Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.   Closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 9.42am

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed from 7am, Wednesday 7 June to 4.30pm, Thursday 15 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.

Closed areas are: Peery, Mandalay, Arrowbar, Mt Murchison and Wilga. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm

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.

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

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