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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2026, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 3.20pm
Closed areas: Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain
Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain. Access road is closed. Closure will be updated as conditions change. For further information please call the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.54am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 12.02pm
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.
HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 9.45am to Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 9.52am
Closed areas: Paroo-Darling National Park Closures for Pest Control Program
Paroo-Darling National Park will be undertaking pest control works from 0700 Tuesday 14th July to 1800 Friday 17th July 2026.
Closures include Peery Lake, Peery, Mandalay and Arrow Bar, Coonavitra North and South and Tilpilly.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm
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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