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Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)

Toorale National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 10 September 2025, 8.27am

Applies from Wed 10 Sep 2025, 8.24am to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 8.27am.

Closed parks: Park Closed - wet weather

All Bourke Area Parks and Reserves are closed until Friday 10am due to rainfall in the area and Council road closures. We will reassess Friday Morning closure may be extended. Please check Bourke shire council road report before travelling 

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
16 October 2025 Closed parks Park closed due to Aerial Pest Operation Details

Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 6.00am to Sun 19 Oct 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.06am

Toorale & Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area and Nocoleche Nature Reserve will be closed from16th October - 19th October. 

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 10 Sep 2025, 8.24am to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 8.27am

Closed parks: Park Closed - wet weather

All Bourke Area Parks and Reserves are closed until Friday 10am due to rainfall in the area and Council road closures. We will reassess Friday Morning closure may be extended. Please check Bourke shire council road report before travelling 

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 10 Sep 2025, 5.00am to Sat 13 Sep 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.22am

Closed areas: Pest Control Program Peery, Mandalay and Arrow Bar,

Closure for Pest Control

Peery (Peery Lake), Mandalay and Arrow Bar will be closed from 5 AM on 8th September to 8 PM 13th September 2025 while pest control works are undertaken.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am

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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