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Morton Boulka picnic area

Kinchega National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.23am

Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.23am.

Closed areas: Closed: Little Menindee Creek Road access into Kinchega National Park

The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Applies from Sat 3 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 12.59pm.

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Kinchega National Park is closed from 7am, Saturday 3 June to 4.30pm, Thursday 8 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.29am

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park Homestead Billabong Walk is closed

Old Kinchega Homestead Billabong Walk is closed due to flooding.   Visitors can still access the Old Kinchega Homsestead ruins and the Old Kinchega Cemetery but the continuing Billabong Walk has been damaged by floodwaters and remains closed.  Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 10.50am

Closed areas: Darling River Campground is closed due to river flooding

Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River.  Anticipated closure to mid June 23, as we reinstate all damaged infrastructure. 

Closure will be updated as conditions change.  For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.23am

Closed areas: Closed: Little Menindee Creek Road access into Kinchega National Park

The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Sat 3 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 12.59pm

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Kinchega National Park is closed from 7am, Saturday 3 June to 4.30pm, Thursday 8 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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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/morton-boulka-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

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

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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