Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.08am

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.

Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.   This closure will remain in place until Sunday 11 June and will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.29am

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park Homestead Billabong Walk is closed

Old Kinchega Homestead Billabong Walk is closed due to flooding.   Visitors can still access the Old Kinchega Homsestead ruins and the Old Kinchega Cemetery but the continuing Billabong Walk has been damaged by floodwaters and remains closed.  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 5 Jun 2023, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.58pm

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain

Mutawintji National Park is closed due to rain and all three access roads are inaccessible at the moment.  There is more rain expected.  This alert will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.58am

Closed areas: Peery Lake day use area is closed

Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain.  Unsealed roads in the area are closed with more rain forecast.  This closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.42am

Closed areas: Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.

Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.   Closure will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area
  • Eckerboon Lake campground and picnic area

Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 10.50am

Closed areas: Darling River Campground is closed due to river flooding

Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River.  Anticipated closure to mid June 23, as we reinstate all damaged infrastructure. 

Closure will be updated as conditions change.  For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.23am

Closed areas: Closed: Little Menindee Creek Road access into Kinchega National Park

The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.

For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground
  • Morton Boulka picnic area

Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 11.29am

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to flooding

Coach and Horses campground is closed indefinitely due to flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed until 12 June 2023.  The closure will be updated as conditions change. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 9.42am

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed from 7am, Wednesday 7 June to 4.30pm, Thursday 15 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.

Closed areas are: Peery, Mandalay, Arrowbar, Mt Murchison and Wilga. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
• Paroo-Darling State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.08am

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 Wed 29 Mar 2023, 1.06pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Apr 2023, 1.13pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. These programs will be undertaken from the Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th April 2023.

These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of wild dog and foxes on neighbouring stock and for conservation benefits.

Baiting programs will be conducted in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Gundabooka National Park & State Conservation Area and Toorale State Conservation Area and National Park.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the Bourke National Parks Officer on 0268 300 200.

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 12.38pm

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