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Applies from Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.47am to Wed 16 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.51am
Closed parks: Park Closed
Gundabooka NP & SCA will be closed for the next 24hr due to rainfall, Park condition will be reassessed tomorrow 16/07/2025. Remember to check Bourke Shire Council road closures before travel
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.
Floodwaters have risen along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed. The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to flooding so there is no access to the Peery day use area. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.49am to Sat 19 Jul 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 6.11pm
Closed areas: Yapa Mulgowan Artsite Closed
Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen Saturday 19th July 2025.
The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period.
This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens.
If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.
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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 Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.21pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 6.11pm
Safety alerts: Damaged Road - Open with Caution - do not tow
Road to Historic Homestead has been damaged in recent floods, road is open with CAUTION with a speed limit of 10km. Please do not tow anything over this road light vehicles only.
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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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