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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 7.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.01pm
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground remains closed. Peery day use area is now open.
Coach and Horses campground remains closed. Please note: The Peery day use area is accessible via White Cliffs and Wilcannia. Ttravel with caution. Be aware the Wanaaring Road beyond the Peery day use area remains closed in the northern Unincorporated section.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 2.13pm to Sun 10 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 7.50am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED from Monday 24th June to Sunday 10th August 2025 due to the forecasted wet weather.
Accessibility to the park will be limited and unsafe for visitors to drive on during this time.
All travellers within the Hillston Area, are advised to check the weather and road conditions of the surrounding areas to plan your trip accordingly.
Check out: https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/services/roads/road-conditions/
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am
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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.30am
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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