Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.42pm

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.   Central Darling Shire has closed access roads.   This closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.40am to Sun 4 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.43am

Closed parks: Toorale NP closed due to flooding

Toorale National Park is closed due to current flooding and continued rising river levels. 

All visitation areas have been affected. 

The closure is effective from 25/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this may need to be extended and will be assess daily. 

For any further information please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 11.24am

Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting an aerial baiting program for the control of Wild Dogs on Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area.

The program is scheduled between 26/4/2025 and 7/5/2025

Exact dates within the above range are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impacting the operation.

Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area may be closed during baiting operations. Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

The program will use fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. This program is compliant with the Pesticide Control (1080 Bait Products) Order 2020. Signs will be erected to notify the public of the baiting program.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. If accidental poisoning occurs seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Aerial baiting complements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and ground baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

Baits may be deployed from the ground if aerial baiting is suspended due to unforeseen circumstances. This will occur within the same date range.

For further information please Dan Hough on 0428 358 101.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.02am to Sun 4 May 2025, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.08am

Closed areas: Darling River Campgound and Drive closed due to floodwater

Due to the current river levels and flood water Darling River Campground and Darling River Drive have been closed. 

This closure is effective from 23/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this closure may need to be extended pending river heights.

For any further information please contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
  • Darling River drive

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.29am

Closed areas: Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade

Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen Monday 9th June 2025.

The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period. 

This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens. 

If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am

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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 10.34am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Toorale National Park, Toorale State Conservation, Gundabooka National Park & Gundabooka State Conservation Area from Tuesday 11 March to Tuesday 6 June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 3.14pm

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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• Cuttaburra National Park