Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Dec 2023, 12.53pm

Closed areas: Darling river campground and River Drive are closed .

Darling River campground and River Drive are closed.  Please do not go past the closed road barriers. Closure will be re-assessed Monday 11 December.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Dec 2023, 12.58pm

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain

Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.   This closure will be re-assessed on Wednesday 6 December 2024.  Roads are still very wet from previous heavy rainfall. For further updates please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Dec 2023, 12.19pm

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.

This closure will be in effect for several more months with all efforts being made to have the three camp sites and day-use area open for Easter 2024.

For more information, contact the local park office.

Affects 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage.

Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage. You can access the walk to only partially the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information. 

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Kinchega Homestead billabong walk

Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.56am

Safety alerts: Variable road conditions

Access roads in this park have been damaged by erosion after flooding from the Murray River.

Roads with creek crossings may have uneven surfaces, pot holes and minor gullies. 4WD is recommended.

Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Euston Regional Park
  • Euston Regional Park campground
• Kemendok National Park
  • Kemendok National Park campground
• Kemendok Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.37pm

Fire bans: KINCHEGA National Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from 1 October, 2023 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.   No firewood may be collected on park at any time.
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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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 1.28pm

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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• Euston Regional Park
• Kemendok National Park
• Kemendok Nature Reserve
• Mallee Cliffs National Park
• Mungo National Park
• Mungo State Conservation Area
• Nearie Lake Nature Reserve
• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10.53am

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance

Emu Lake Drive is a small road 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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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6.03pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban

A park fire solid fuel 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, 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 Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Lachlan Valley National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023

A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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

• Kalyarr National Park
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve