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Last reviewed: Mon 22 July 2024, 11.59am
Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am.
Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 11.59am.
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed due to rain
Darling River campground is closed due to rain. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jul 2024, 4.45pm.
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is a small road connecting Woolshed Drive to Tandou Road within Kinchega NP and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 6.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jul 2024, 10.42am
Safety alerts: Mutawintji NP is open with access only via the Silver City Highway.
Mutawintji NP is open with access only via the Silver City Highway. Please call the Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jul 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jul 2024, 10.38am
Safety alerts: Lake Eckerboon campground is closed due to rain.
Lake Eckerboon campground is closed due to rain. Closure will be updated as road condition changes. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 6.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 10.59am
Closed areas: Peery Day Use Area is closed.
Peery Lake day use area is closed to the public. Coach and Horses campground is now available for camping as the local road has opened with caution. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jul 2024, 1.37pm
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 Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.10pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jul 2024, 12.13pm
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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 4.11pm
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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