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Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area

Gundabooka National Park

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Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
16 October 2025 Closed parks Park closed due to Aerial Pest Operation Details

Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 6.00am to Sun 19 Oct 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.06am

Toorale & Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area and Nocoleche Nature Reserve will be closed from16th October - 19th October. 

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Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.13pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.18pm

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed in both sections due to to rain.  Peery Day Use Area is closed and Coach and Horses campground is closed.  These locations will open again when the road access opens up.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Wed 10 Sep 2025, 9.06am to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 9.13am

Closed parks: Park Closed due to wet weather

Toorale NP & SCA is closed due to recent rain and Bourke Shire Council Road Closures

 

The park is closed from 10th September until Monday15th September. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on 02 6830 0020.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am

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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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/yapa-mulgowan-art-site-picnic-area/local-alerts

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