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Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)

Toorale National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 1 October 2025, 10.47am

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.44am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.47am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
24 November 2025 Closed parks Toorale NP and SCA closed for Ground Pest Program Details

Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 12.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Nov 2025, 8.42am

Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from Midnight, 24th November to Midnight 28th November 2025 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Details
8 December 2025 Closed parks Toorale NP closed due to ground pest operation Details

Applies from Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm to Sat 13 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Nov 2025, 8.43am

Toorale National Park & State Conservation Area will be closed from 9th to 12th December for a Ground Pest Operation. 

 

All visitation areas will be closed during this time. 

 

For all enquiries please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

 

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 2.43pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from 24/11/2025 – 24/01/2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.

The program will take place in Cuttaburra National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 NPWS Bourke Office for more information on 0268300200.

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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 7.52am

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 Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.44am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.47am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

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 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.

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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 9.17am

Closed parks: Cuttaburra National Park closed

This is a new national park. The park is currently closed while we are busy creating visitor experiences and we will open the park in 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on (02) 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. 

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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/many-big-rocks-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Toorale National Park in the Outback NSW region
  • Toorale National Park and SCA is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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