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Kajuligah Nature Reserve

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Last reviewed: Sun 24 November 2024, 7.00am

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 7.00am.

Fire bans: Solid Fuel 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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.44am to Tue 10 Dec 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.49am

Closed areas: Park roads closed due to wet weather

Due to recent wet weather many park roads are currently closed on Mungo National Park.

This closure may be further extended pending local weather conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.34am

Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads

Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.

There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2024, 8.32am to Tue 10 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 1.45pm

Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure

Due to further predicted storms and likely Council road closures, all Mungo National Park accommodation is closed until Tuesday 10 December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 9.04am

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

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.   This closure will be updated when road authority opens the unsealed access roads.

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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 10.08am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 8.27am

Safety alerts: Access to Yathong NR Quarters via Wagga Tank Management Trail is closed.

Access to Yathong NR Quarters via Wagga Tank Management Trail is closed.

Due to recent storm damage, the Wagga Tank Management Trail has become a safety concern due to washouts.

These washouts are hazardous to vehicles, entering the Reserve. NPWS staff are undertaking works to repair this trail, however this trail is not trafficable at this time.

For emergency access and authorised NPWS work, please consider access via Mailbox Management Trail, or Cobar Road.

For more information on this issue, please contact NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640, or email npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au

Penalties for non-compliance may occur.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.21am

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 Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.25am

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 7.34am

Other planned events: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A solid fuel fire ban is in place for Whispering Oaks Campground and Picnic Area 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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 7.00am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel 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 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.51pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel 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 Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 6.30pm

Closed areas: Jacks Creek lookout is closed

Lookouts are closed on Jacks Creek walking track.

Lookouts are closed due to dangerous cliff edges. Please stay on the formed walking track and obey all signs and barricades. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office on (02) 6966 8100.

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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 3.30pm

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.

 

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open. 

 

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.47am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

  • These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
  • Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
  • Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
  • Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
  • There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
  • The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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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/kajuligah-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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