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Last reviewed: Mon 13 July 2020, 1.02pm
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm.
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 3.57pm to Sun 19 Jul 2020, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2020, 4.34pm
Closed areas: Emu Lake campground closed Saturday 18 July 2020
Emu Lake campground will be closed on Saturday 18 July 2020 due to tree lopping in the area. For further information call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 10.50am to Sun 19 Jul 2020, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2020, 11.36am
Closed areas: Kinchega Visitor Centre, Shearers Quarters and Historic Woolshed - inaccessible Friday 18 July
Due to tree lopping, Kinchega Visitor Centre, Shearers Quarters and Historic Woolshed are inaccessible on Friday 18 July 2020. The road to these areas will be closed.
For further information call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 15 Apr 2020, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2020, 11.59am
Closed areas: Courthouse Museum is closed
The Courthouse Museum is currently closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2020, 10.58am to Fri 1 Jan 2021, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jun 2020, 11.59am
Closed areas: Cawndilla campground and picnic area closed
Cawndilla campground and Cawndilla picnic area are closed and inaccessible until further notice. For information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2020, 11.01am to Thu 1 Dec 2022, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm
Closed areas: Closed roads in Kinchega National Park
Lake Drive, from Morton Boulka to Cawndilla campground, is closed. Emu Lake Drive is also closed until further notice. For information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2020, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2020, 11.55am
Closed areas: Mount Wood Homestead and Mount Wood Shearers Quarters reopening
Mount Wood Homestead and Mount Wood Shearers Quarters will reopen for accommodation bookings from Wednesday 1 July 2020. Please book your accommodation online. For further information call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308 or the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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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