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Applies from Mon 15 Oct 2018, 3.27pm to Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Oct 2018, 4.51pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Monday 15 October 2018 until Monday 1 April 2019, 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 local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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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Applies from Mon 15 Oct 2018, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Oct 2018, 4.27pm
Closed parks: Kinchega National Park closed
This park is closed due to weather conditions, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 4 Oct 2018, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Oct 2018, 7.34am
Closed areas: Mutawintji Gorge walk closure
Mutawintji Gorge walk is closed due to maintenance until further notice. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 1 Oct 2018, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Sep 2018, 4.17pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a no solid fuel fire policy in this park and is in effect during fire season from Monday 1 October 2018 to Sunday 31 March 2019. 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)
This ban will remain in place unless otherwise extended or removed. 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. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities visit NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jun 2018, 8.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Sep 2018, 10.25am
Closed areas: Access restrictions due to Lake Drive closure
Morton Boulka picnic area and Cawndilla picnic area and campground are closed and inaccessible due to the current condition of Lake Drive. Lake Drive is closed.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on (08) 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 9.11am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in the 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 information about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 16 Feb 2017, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Oct 2018, 10.24am
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive
Emu Lake Drive that connects the Kinchega Woolshed to the Tandou / Old Pooncarie Road is currently closed. Access to the Kinchega Woolshed and Emu Lake campground is possible via Woolshed Drive. For more information, please contact NPWS Broken Hill area office on (08) 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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