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Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 25 July 2025, 10.50am

Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.50am.

Closed parks: Park Closed due to rainfall

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall.

  • Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
  • Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding
  • These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

 

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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 2.28pm.

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
21 September 2025 Closed parks Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp NP closed due to aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 21 Sep 2025, 8.00am to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 7.35am

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is closed from 8:00am Sunday 21 September 2025 to 6:00pm Friday 3 October 2025 due to an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information, please contact the Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.

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Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.58am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to heavy rainfall

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.

  • Gorge Loop Road,
  • Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
  • Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
  • Middle Road
  • Jump Up Loop Road
  • Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
  • Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding.
  • These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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Applies from Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.51pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.54am

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

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, 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/narriearra-caryapundy-swamp-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Outback NSW region
  • Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road closures or fire danger.
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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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