Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 29 March 2023, 12.38pm
Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm
to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm.
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect from midnight Monday 31 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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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Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect from midnight Monday 31 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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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Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11.09am
Closed areas: Emu Lake campground is closed due to flood damage
Emu Lake campground is closed due to flood damage and will remain closed until the end of April 2023. This notice will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Darling River Campground is closed due to river flooding
Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River. Anticipated closure to the end of April 2023. Closure will be updated as conditions change. For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.53am
Closed areas: Closed access road into Kinchega National Park
The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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