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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Feb 2019, 4.28pm
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 Mon 3 Dec 2018, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Feb 2019, 11.38am
Safety alerts: Red level alert for blue-green algae at Menindee
A red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for some parts of the Sunraysia region at Menindee.
A red alert warning indicates that people should not undertake recreational activities where they may come into direct contact with the water, such as swimming, as well as domestic uses, including showering and washing. Contact with the water may also pose a threat to livestock and pets.
The affected areas include:
- Lakes Wetherell
- Pamamaroo
- Copi Hollow
- Darling River
The blue-green algae at Menindee may be expected to move slowly downstream with the low flow release from Weir 32.
The species of blue-green algae identified are potentially toxic and may cause gastroenteritis in humans if consumed, and skin and eye irritations after contact. Boiling the water does not remove algal toxins.
Please do not to enter the water, do not drink untreated water or bathe in water drawn from the lake while this red alert level warning is in place. Town water supplies remain unaffected and safe to drink. The above is a media release from Water NSW.
For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8080 3200.
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Applies from Mon 1 Oct 2018, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jan 2019, 10.26am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a no solid fuel fire policy in this park 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, 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)
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 Tue 20 Nov 2018, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 5.02pm
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed - dangerous trees
Coach and Horses campground is closed for maintenance work on dangerous trees. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call 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 15 Oct 2018, 3.27pm to Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Nov 2018, 9.52am
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 Thu 4 Oct 2018, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Feb 2019, 11.38am
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 Fri 1 Jun 2018, 8.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Feb 2019, 4.29pm
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 16 Feb 2017, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Feb 2019, 10.39am
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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