Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 12.52pm

Safety alerts: Mutawintji National Park is open to "4WD ONLY" via Silver City Highway access road.

Mutawintji National Park is open to "4WD ONLY" in the section of road from the Silver City Highway to the Mutawintji National Park Road (entry to the park).  Please travel with CAUTION as there is water across the road.  Waterbag Road remains closed.  The White Cliffs access road is also still closed.  For further 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 9 Apr 2026, 3.29pm

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 Tue 24 Feb 2026, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 10.04am

Closed parks: Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.

Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.  This closure will be updated when conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on (08) 8084 2880.

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• Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 10.51am

Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation

Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.

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

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting

program in Nocoleche NR, Toorale NP & SCA and Gundabooka NP & SCA. Baiting is

to occur from 06:00 Monday 9 March 2026 to 17:00 Friday 13 March 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened

species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at entries to the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in

NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 any baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate

veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke Area NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 9.08am

Closed parks: Park Closed due to rainfall

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall.

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 9.08am

Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to Rainfall

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.

• Gorge Loop Road,
• Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
• Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding.
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up walking track
  • Middle Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track
  • Olive Downs campground
  • Outdoor Pastoral Museum
  • Talpero lookout
  • Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.18am

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

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.16am

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 Sturt National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308

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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.15am

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 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 10.00am

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