Paroo-Darling National Park
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Last reviewed: Fri 12 September 2025, 4.18pm
Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.13pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.18pm.
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.
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am.
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:
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.
Applies from Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.13pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 4.18pm
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, 9.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 11.51am
Kinchega National Park remains closed due to rain. The internal unsealed road are very waterlogged. The road conditions will be re-assessed again on Monday 15 September 2025. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 11 Sep 2025, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 10.36am
Mutawintji National Park remains closed due to rain. This closure will be updated when conditions change. The road authority will review on Monday 15 September. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks 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
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 Wed 10 Sep 2025, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 12.14pm
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 Park office. on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 10.30am
The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.
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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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 10.25am
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall.
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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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.31am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.36am
Cobar Council Public Notice
Road Closure – The Wool Track (Between Bloomfield Rd & Belarabon Rd)
Please be advised that The Wool Track, between Bloomfield Road and Belarabon Road, will be closed to all traffic from Monday, 1st September to Friday, 19th December 2025.
The closure will allow Cobar Council to carry out important upgrade and sealing works on this section of road.
The works are intended to improve safety for workers, reduce construction costs, and shorten the overall project timeline.
Detours will be in place, with signs directing traffic via Belarabon Road and Developmental Road/Bloomfield Road.
Emergency Services will be exempt from the road closure, and appropriate signage will be in place at the closure points to clearly indicate this exemption.
For further information, please contact Cobar Council’s Director of Engineering Services on 02 6836 5888.
Please also review livetraffic.com for the most recent updates.
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Applies from Wed 10 Sep 2025, 5.00am to Sat 13 Sep 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.22am
Closure for Pest Control
Peery (Peery Lake), Mandalay and Arrow Bar will be closed from 5 AM on 8th September to 8 PM 13th September 2025 while pest control works are undertaken.
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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
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
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:
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
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 Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 9.17am
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: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 9.50am
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: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 9.38am
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:
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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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
Paroo-Darling National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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