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Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)

Toorale National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
20 September 2026 Closed parks Park Closed for Aerial Pest Operation Details

Applies from Sun 20 Sep 2026, 4.00pm to Thu 24 Sep 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 12.44pm

Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area is closed from 4pm Sunday 20th September to 9am Thursday 24th September 2026 for aerial pest control operations.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on 02 6830 0200.

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Applies from Wed 9 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 9.19am

Hazard reduction burns: Spinifex Trl Old Gerara HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/09/2026. The fire is called Spinifex Trl Old Gerara HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 12.00am to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.59am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting an aerial baiting program for the control of Wild Dogs on Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area.

The program is scheduled between 7/9/2026 and 13/9/2026

Exact dates within the above range are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impacting the operation.

Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area may be closed during baiting operations. Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

The program will use fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. This program is compliant with the Pesticide Control (1080 Bait Products) Order 2020. Signs will be erected to notify the public of the baiting program.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS-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. If accidental poisoning occurs seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Aerial baiting complements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and ground baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

Baits may be deployed from the ground if aerial baiting is suspended due to unforeseen circumstances. This will occur within the same date range.

For further information please Dan Hough on 0428 358 101.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 9.39am

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 5 Aug 2026, 9.36am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 3.21pm

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

 

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.

 

HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

 

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

 

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.

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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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