Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 9.37am to Tue 13 Jun 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 9.41am

Closed parks: Park closed due to weather conditions

Due to the current rain event and closed roads Gundabooka National Park and Toorale National Park are closed. 

Please monitor road closures on the Bourke Shire Council website. 

For all other enquires please contact the Bourke office on 0268300200.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 2 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 2.02pm

Closed parks: Mount Grenfell Historic Site closed for visitor facility upgrades

Mount Grenfell Historic Site, including the Picnic Area, Art Site Walk, and Ngiyampaa Walkabout walking track will be closed from 7am Friday 2 June to 6pm Thursday 15 June. NPWS staff and contractors are undertaking a project to improve facilities and visitor information at the site.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo office on 02 6841 7100.

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• Mount Grenfell Historic Site

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.58am

Closed areas: Peery Lake day use area is closed

Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain.  Unsealed roads in the area are closed with more rain forecast.  This closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 11.29am

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to flooding

Coach and Horses campground is closed indefinitely due to flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed until 12 June 2023.  The closure will be updated as conditions change. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 9.42am

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed from 7am, Wednesday 7 June to 4.30pm, Thursday 15 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.

Closed areas are: Peery, Mandalay, Arrowbar, Mt Murchison and Wilga. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Wed 29 Mar 2023, 1.06pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Apr 2023, 1.13pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. These programs will be undertaken from the Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th April 2023.

These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of wild dog and foxes on neighbouring stock and for conservation benefits.

Baiting programs will be conducted in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Gundabooka National Park & State Conservation Area and Toorale State Conservation Area and National Park.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the Bourke National Parks Officer on 0268 300 200.

Affects 5 parks and 23 locations nearby. Show list

• Gundabooka National Park
  • Belah Shearers' Quarters
  • Bennetts Gorge picnic area
  • Dry Tank campground
  • Dry Tank picnic area
  • Little Mountain lookout
  • Little Mountain walking track
  • Valley of the Eagles walk
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Redbank Homestead
  • Yanda campground
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area
• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
  • Darling River drive
  • Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)
  • Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
  • Toorale Homestead walk
  • Warrego Floodplain picnic area (Wariku Pulka)
• Toorale State Conservation Area
  • Mount Talowla lookout
  • Mount Talowla walking track
  • Warrego Floodplain lookout
  • Warrego Floodplain walking track

Applies from Sun 16 Apr 2023, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 8.05am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Culgoa National Park and Ledknapper Nature Reserve from Thursday 20 April to 20 May 2023.

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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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 the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the Bourke NPWS office on (02) 6830 0200.

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• Ledknapper Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park