Applies from Mon 25 Jan 2021, 12.01am to Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 3.58pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 15 parks nearby. Show list

• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Lachlan Valley Nature Reserve
• Lachlan Valley Regional Park
• Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area
• Langtree Nature Reserve
• Loughnan Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Oolambeyan National Park
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve
• Willandra National Park
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jan 2021, 2.24pm

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 4 Dec 2020, 12.12pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.45pm

Closed areas: Closed trails in Kalyarr National Park

West Boundary trail in Darcoola precinct and Dead Straight trail in Thelangerin precinct are currently closed due to road maintenance. If you have any questions you can contact the Ranger, Jess Murphy in Griffith on 02 6966 8119.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.45am to Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.49am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.48pm to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Dec 2020, 5.05pm

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 27 Nov 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Dec 2020, 7.42am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban will be in place in this park from Friday 27 November 2020 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 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 6 Nov 2020, 12.09pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 9.23am

Closed areas: Willandra accommodation closed

On-park accommodation in Willandra National Park is closed from Friday 6 November 2020 due to COVID-19. The closed sites are:

• Willandra Cottage
• Willandra Men’s Quarters

All main visitor areas will remain open. Willandra campground will remain open.

For information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Willandra National Park
  • Willandra Cottage
  • Willandra Men's Quarters

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2020, 12.08am to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 7.22am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Nov 2020, 7.04am

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Riverina area

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 14 parks nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Lachlan Valley Nature Reserve
• Lachlan Valley Regional Park
• Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area
• Langtree Nature Reserve
• Loughnan Nature Reserve
• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
• Oolambeyan National Park
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve
• Willandra National Park

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2020, 9.56am

Closed areas: Yanga National Park office closed - still taking phone calls and emails

Yanga National Park office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.

Visitors can still access the historic Yanga Homestead precinct between 8.30am and 4.30pm daily. A self-guided tour offering exclusive access inside the homestead is available from Balranald Visitor Information Centre or Balranald Caravan Park. Call the visitor informaiton centre on 1800 444 043 for more information.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead

Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.08pm to Fri 26 Feb 2021, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 9.12am

Other planned events: Kalyarr National Park - road maintenance works

NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance activities in various parts of Kalyarr National Park over the next 6-month period. This will require road closures and public access restrictions as the maintenance program moves around the park. If you have any enquiries about access to the park during this time, please call the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100 or the park ranger on 02 6966 8119.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 1.56pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 7.24am

Other planned events: Campground bookings - Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Murrumbidgee Valley National Park and Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park

Applies from Fri 24 Aug 2018, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Mar 2020, 2.33pm

Closed areas: Regatta Beach picnic area closed

Regatta Beach picnic area is closed until further notice. For more information, call the NPWS Yanga area office on 03 5020 1764.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Regatta Beach picnic area