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Culgoa National Park

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Last reviewed: Mon 23 January 2023, 9.16am

Applies from Mon 12 Dec 2022, 6.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.16am.

Other planned events: Fire ban: 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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.07am to Fri 10 Feb 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.24am

Safety alerts: Road Safety advice for Toorale Rd & Ben Lomond Rd

Due to recent rain the Council Roads have become damaged. 

 

Please take care when accessing Toorale & Gundabooka as the roads have potholes, wheel ruts and are severely rough in parts. 

 

Please monitor the Bourke Shire Council Road Condition Report on their website. 

 

For any further enquiries please contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 0268300200

 

Affects 4 parks and 19 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 12 Dec 2022, 6.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.16am

Other planned events: Fire ban: 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.

Affects 15 parks and 26 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.02am to Fri 3 Feb 2023, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.07am

Closed areas: Campground closed due to flooding

Due to the recent flooding Darling River Campground, Many Big Rocks Picnic Area and the Darling River Drive are closed. 

 

If you require any further information please contact Bourke NPWS on  02 68300200

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 2.59pm

Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest

Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/culgoa-national-park/local-alerts

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