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Paroo-Darling Visitor Centre, White Cliffs

Paroo-Darling National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 23 June 2025, 10.43am

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
28 July 2025 Closed parks Park closed for a ground pest control operation. Details

Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8.27am

Paroo Darling National Park precincts known as Peery Lakes, Coonavitra and Tilpilly are closed from 5pm, Monday 28 July to 8am, Friday 1 August 2025 for a ground shooting feral animal control operation. The Coach and Horses campground and the precincts known as Wilga and Mount Murchison will remain open and not be closed for the purpose of this notice.

Do not enter the national park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2828.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.13pm

Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.

Floodwaters have risen 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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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 2.28pm

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. 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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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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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.41am

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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Applies from Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 10.10am

Closed parks: Park closed due to Ground Pest Control Operation

Toorale National Park and  State Conservation area will be closed from the 27th June to 4th July for a ground pest operation 

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 6.13pm

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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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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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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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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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/visitor-centres/paroo-darling-visitor-centre-white-cliffs/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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