Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.05am

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 Monday 4 December 2024.  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 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 Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.33pm

Other planned events: BBQ's not available at Coach and Horses campground

We advise that the free push button gas BBQ's at Coach and Horses campground are currently being refurbished and are receiving an upgrade.  They will not be available for use from Friday 6 October 2023.   The BBQs will be re-instated as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience while this maintenance is being carried out.  Thank you for your patience as we improve park facilities in Paroo-Darling National Park.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on  08 8084 2880. 

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.32pm

Fire bans: Park 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 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.32pm

Closed areas: Darling river campground is open from campsite 2 to 30. River Drive remains closed from campsite 31.

Darling River campground is open from campsite 2 to 30.  River Drive and campsites 31-34 remain closed due to rain damaged road.  Please do not go past the closed road barriers.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Tue 17 Oct 2023, 10.19am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 9.41am

Safety alerts: Bee Alert

Safey Alert - Pleae be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swams gathering around water sourses. Be aware that there maybe bees in the camping and day use areas around the toilets and Water tanks. The bees are feral bees such as European honey bees and NOT native australian bees. 

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area

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 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 Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.03am

Fire bans: Park 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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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 3.23pm

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 10/10/2023 - 10/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (wild dogs, foxes, pigs).

The program will take place in Nocoleche Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area