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Ironbark picnic area: Cocoparra National Park

Cocoparra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 6 January 2026, 8.56am

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am.

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Wed 1 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.56am

Closed areas: ROAD CLOSURES - Notice of Forest Drive Closure

Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 10 Dec 2025, 1.29pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Jan 2026, 7.59am

Safety alerts: Beehives

Please be advised that there may be increased bee activity on park, due to apiary activities known to National Parks. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS Griffith Office on 02 6966 8100

 

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Applies from Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.32pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Jan 2026, 8.00am

Safety alerts: Tree Branches May Fall

Please avoid sitting directly underneath the River Red Gum trees within the Middle Beach visitor area, as they are notorious for dropping large branches without warning. 

 

 

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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.43am to Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Dec 2025, 9.01am

Fire bans: Fire Ban

A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10.14am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 9.34am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Berry Jerry Precinct Only Near Wagga Wagga

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.

 

This Solid Fuel Fire Ban only applies to the Berry Jerry Precinct  Near Wagga Wagga of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.

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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 8.18am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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 Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 8.49am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park 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 Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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 Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.25am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.28am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3 September 2025 to 28 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

 

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

 

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks. 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 Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 11.35am

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.

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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/ironbark-picnic-area-cocoparra-national-park/local-alerts

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