Applies from Fri 3 Apr 2020, 11.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 11.36am

Closed areas: Peery Lake picnic area closed due to rain

Peery Lake picnic area is inaccessible as the road from White Cliffs to Mandalay is closed due to rain. Please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2020, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 10.56am

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to rain

Coach and Horses campground is closed due to rain. The access road from Wilcannia to Tilpa (east side) is currently closed. For further information call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2020, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2020, 11.20am

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park closed - access roads closed

Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain, causing major access roads to be impassable. The park will reopen when roads open again. Camping is not permitted. For further information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.53pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 10.22am

Closed areas: Darling River campground and Emu Lake campground closed

Darling River campground and Emu Lake campground are closed for overnight camping until further notice. Kinchega National Park remains open to visitors. For further information call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 10.17am

Closed areas: Visitor centre and Shearers Quarters closed

Kinchega National Park Visitor Centre is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. The Shearers Quarters accommodation is also closed. Other areas in Kinchega National Park remain open. For more information, please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Kinchega Shearers' Quarters
  • Kinchega Visitor Centre

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.26pm

Closed areas: Mutawintji Visitor Centre and Homestead Creek campground closed

Mutawintji National Park Visitor Centre and Homestead Creek campground will be closed from midnight on Thursday 26 March 2020. Other areas in the park remain open but overnight camping is not permitted until further notice. For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park
  • Homestead Creek campground
  • Mutawintji Visitor Centre