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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 12.00am to Sun 25 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 8.43am
Other planned events: Notice of Wild Dog Trapping program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a Wild Dog Trapping program. The operation will use traps checked daily.
The program will take place in Ledknapper Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 11.17am
Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.
Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed. The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to rain so there is no access to the Peery day use area. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.37am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.39am
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 has been extended to 06/06//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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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 6.09pm
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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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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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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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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