Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.02pm
Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.
Cocoparra National Park and Cocopara Nature Reserve are closed from 8am, Tuesday 28th November to 8pm, Thursday 30th November 2023 for an a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 1.44pm to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Store Creek Picnic Area closed
The Store Creek area of Cocoparra National Park is closed while the road is being upgraded. The closed areas include the access road, picnic area and walking track. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith NPWS office (02 6966 8100).
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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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