Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 9.19am to Wed 18 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 8.32am

Other planned events: Koonaburra NP access - annual maintenance works and grading.

Annual trail maintenance and works will be occurring with heavy plant on the front access driveway of Koonaburra National Park.

This work is planned to start Tuesday 10 June and may last up to a week (Friday 13/6/2025), considering potential delays with wet weather conditions.

The Park will remain open however, please respect and acknowledge road work sign and drive to the conditions.

For safety reasons the road travel speeds may be modified to 40Km/hrs, immediately where road works will be occurring, and especially in the direct location of the heavy plant operations.

Access to Whispering Oak Campground will still be accessible, and available for booking;

• Call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757

.For more information about this planned activity, please contact NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 63327640

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• Koonaburra National Park
  • Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.45pm to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.48pm

Closed areas: Homestead precinct & drive closed

Historic homestead precinct and Drive is CLOSED due to damages from flood waters, will be closed for 4 weeks but may be extended pending contractor availability.

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• Toorale National Park
  • Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
  • Toorale Homestead walk

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.24am

Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.

Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed.  The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to flooding so there is no access to the Peery day use area.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Sat 14 Jun 2025, 1.00am to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 12.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 12.37pm

Other planned events: Aerial 1080 Baiting Program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground and aerial baiting program using feral cat Eradicat baits, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). This baiting program is part of a trial study for feral cat management for the protection of wildlife.

The 1080 baiting program will be conducted between 14 June 2025 and 14 July 2025 in the western section of Yathong Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS managed lands. Pets, particularly working dogs and cats, may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This program is subject to suitable weather conditions and public notifications will be updated if the program changes.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.20am

Closed areas: Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade

Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen 30th June 2025.

The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period. 

This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens. 

If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.21am

Closed parks: Brindingabba NP closed due to flood damage

Brindingabba National Park is closed. The Dowling Track has suffered severe damage and will be closed for major earth works. Please obey all road closures.

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

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• Brindingabba National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am

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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• Cuttaburra National Park

Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 12.20pm

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations at Mutawintji National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a night time ground pest control operation on Mutawintji National Park from 4 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025 from 6pm to 6am daily.   Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am

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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.41am

Other planned events: Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage

Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage.  Anticipated to re-open May 2025.  For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am

Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.

Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.  Please do not pass the barriers.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880. 

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

• These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
• Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
• Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
• Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
• There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
• The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
  • Caryapundy lookout campground
  • Caryapundy lookout loop drive
  • Caryapundy tank bird hide
  • Whittabrinnah heritage walk

Applies from Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.51pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.54am

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, 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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• Sturt National Park