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Applies from Sat 19 Sep 2020, 7.53am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Sep 2020, 8.24am
Closed areas: Areas closed Due to wet weather
Some parts of this park are closed due to wet weather. The closed areas are:
- Fort Grey Campground, Olive Downs Campground, Mt Wood Campground
- All self-guided Drives
- Mt Wood Homestead, Shearer’s Quarters and Outdoor Pastoral Museum
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913 308
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Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2020, 3.08pm to Wed 23 Sep 2020, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 2.34pm
Closed areas: Peery Lake picnic area closed due to expected high rainfall
Peery Lake picnic area will be closed from Friday 18 September to Tuesday 22 September due to expected high rainfall. This closure may be extended depending on Shire road conditions. It is anticipated the park will reopen on Wednesday 23 September or when local access roads reopen. For more information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2020, 3.08pm to Wed 23 Sep 2020, 2.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 12.42pm
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to expected heavy rainfall
Coach and Horses campground will be closed from Friday 18 September to Tuesday 22 September 2020 due to expected high rainfall. This closure may be extended depending on Shire road conditions. It is anticipated the park will reopen on Wednesday 23 September 2020 or when local access roads reopen. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2020, 11.44am to Mon 28 Sep 2020, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 12.32pm
Closed parks: Kinchega National Park closed due to expected heavy rainfall
Kinchega National Park will close on Friday 18 September to Sunday 27 September 2020 due to forecast very heavy rain. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
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Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2020, 2.47pm to Tue 22 Sep 2020, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 11.55am
Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park closed due to expected high rainfall
Mutawintji National Park will be closed from Friday 18 September to Monday 21 September 2020 due to expected high rainfall. It is anticipated the park will reopen on Tuesday 22 September 2020. This closure may be extended. For more information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Sat 19 Sep 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Sep 2020, 9.13am
Closed parks: Bourke area parks and reserve closed - wet road conditions
This park is closed due to wet road conditions from 10am Saturday 19 September 2020 until the closure is extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Bourke office on 02 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2020, 6.00am to Mon 12 Oct 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2020, 5.03pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
Ground baits containing ACTA 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid along various tracks and trails in Toorale National Park, Toorale State Conservation Area and Nocoleche Nature Reserve from Sunday 13 September to Monday 12 October 2020 to control wild dog and fox populations.
1080 is poisonous to humans if swallowed and harmful if absorbed by the skin or inhaled. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Thu 10 Sep 2020, 6.00am to Fri 9 Oct 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2020, 5.03pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
Ground baits containing ACTA 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid along various tracks and trails within Gundabooka National Park and Gundabooka State Conservation Area from Thursday 10 September to Friday 9 October 2020 to control wild dog and fox populations.
1080 is poisonous to humans if swallowed and harmful if absorbed by the skin or inhaled. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2020, 10.58am to Fri 1 Jan 2021, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Aug 2020, 4.18pm
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 Thu 30 Jul 2020, 1.46pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2020, 8.23am
Other planned events: Aerial pest management program - park closed
This park will be closed to all visitors from Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 31 October 2020 for an aerial pest control operation. This program will target deer, goats, pigs and foxes, and aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Dubbo office on 02 6841 7100.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2020, 12.42pm to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 12.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2020, 8.23am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting - parks closed
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 28 September and Wednesday 30 September 2020 in Yathong Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve, Nombinnie State Conservation Area and Round Hill Nature Reserve.
The reserves will be closed during this time frame.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points as well as other appropriate locations throughout the reserve.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call NPWS Dubbo office on 02 6841 7100.
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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 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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