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Whittabrinnah heritage walk

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

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Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 6.15pm

Hazard reduction burns: Sturt Middle Road West HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 21/09/2023. The fire is called Sturt Middle Road West HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 20 Sep 2023, 12.00pm to Tue 26 Sep 2023, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 3.58pm

Closed areas: Middle Road West Closed- Hazard reduction burning

Middle Road West (between Toona Gate road and Cameron Corner Road) are closed for hazard reduction burning from 20th September 2023 to 26th September 2023. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called. Sturt Middle Road West HR. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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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Applies from Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.33am to Fri 10 Nov 2023, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.39am

Other planned events: Wild Desert Fort Grey - ground pest control underway

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing pest control program from Thursday 3 August 2023 to Friday 10 October 2023. 

The program will take place in Sturt National Park in the Wild Desert Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.

Please contact the Broken Hill NPWS area office for more information on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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 Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Aug 2023, 1.49pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/whittabrinnah-heritage-walk/local-alerts

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