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Last reviewed: Thu 4 August 2022, 3.31pm
Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 10.53am.
Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.31pm.
Closed parks: Park closed due to rain, road closures
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is closed due to rainfall and road closures as many creek crossings and roads are impassable due to rainfall causing dangerous
The park will reopen as soon as roads are safe and passable.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.08pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.50am.
Closed areas: Caryapundy lookout south loop closed
You'll need to complete this drive as a return trip instead of a loop, because Caryapundy lookout south loop drive is closed.
The closed section begins at the Narriearra scenic drive T-junction, and extends all the way up to Caryapundy tank bird hide.
The drive to Caryapundy tank bird hide is still around 70km when done as a return trip following Caryapundy lookout north loop from the Narriearra scenic drive T-junction.
Caryapundy lookout campground, Caryapundy tank bird hide, Narriearra scenic drive and Caryapundy lookout north loop are open.
The grey grasswren bird habitat is closed to the public while Bartons tank bird hide and the roads to the bird hide are being developed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.15pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 2 Mar 2022, 10.23am.
Closed areas: Whittabrinnah heritage walk closed
Whittabrinnah heritage walk is closed for upgrades and is expected to open in early 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.31pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to rain, road closures
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is closed due to rainfall and road closures as many creek crossings and roads are impassable due to rainfall causing dangerous
The park will reopen as soon as roads are safe and passable.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.29pm
Closed areas: Areas closed to the rain
The following areas in Sturt National Park are currently closed due to rainfall and road closures as many creek crossings and roads are impassable due to rainfall causing dangerous conditions:
- Mt Wood, Olive Downs & Fort Grey Campgrounds
- Mt Wood Homestead and Shearer's Quarters
- Jump Up Loop Road
- Middle Road
- Gorge Loop Road
These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe and passable.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 1.16pm
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to flooding
Coach and Horses campground is closed due to flooding of the Darling River below Louth and Tilpa. The campground is expected to remain closed for the next few months.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further updates please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 12.12pm
Safety alerts: Heavy rainfall may result in flooding
Please be aware widespread rain across NSW may result in rivers and creeks rising rapidly and damage to roads.
Please adhere to road and campground closures. Never drive through flooded roads and causeways.
Please check local government area websites for local road closures.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.58am
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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Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.56am
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, 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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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 11.50am
Closed areas: Caryapundy lookout south loop closed
You'll need to complete this drive as a return trip instead of a loop, because Caryapundy lookout south loop drive is closed.
The closed section begins at the Narriearra scenic drive T-junction, and extends all the way up to Caryapundy tank bird hide.
The drive to Caryapundy tank bird hide is still around 70km when done as a return trip following Caryapundy lookout north loop from the Narriearra scenic drive T-junction.
Caryapundy lookout campground, Caryapundy tank bird hide, Narriearra scenic drive and Caryapundy lookout north loop are open.
The grey grasswren bird habitat is closed to the public while Bartons tank bird hide and the roads to the bird hide are being developed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Mar 2022, 10.23am
Closed areas: Whittabrinnah heritage walk closed
Whittabrinnah heritage walk is closed for upgrades and is expected to open in early 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Feb 2022, 10.56am
Safety alerts: Sealing of the Silver City Highway north of Tibooburra
The Roads and Maritime Service has begun sealing the section of the Silver City Highway north of Tibooburra. Be aware of tankers carting water from dams on Sturt National Park, and expect to see water tankers on the road from Olive Downs out to the Silver City Highway, and on the Jump Up Loop Road south of Mount King. For further information call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308.
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