Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 10.36am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jun 2021, 3.12pm

Safety alerts: Unsealed roads closed - Bourke and Brewarrina Shires

Widespread rain is being experienced across Western NSW. Please adhere to council road closures.

For further information please check the Bourke Shire Council website or the Brewarrina Shire Council website. Contact 1300 072 757 for camping refunds if required.

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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 11 May 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jun 2021, 1.58pm

Closed areas: Campground closed due to flooding

Coach and Horses campground is closed indefinitely due to flooding of the Darling River.

Campsites are not available for booking until the river floodwaters subside and the campground is accessible again. 

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

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jun 2021, 11.23am

Closed areas: Road closed due to flood damage

The western section of Middle Road between Toona Gate Road and Cameron Corner Road is closed indefinitely due to flood damage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.

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• Sturt National Park
  • Middle Road drive

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 May 2021, 9.10pm

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 Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 May 2021, 12.10pm

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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 May 2021, 12.11pm

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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 15 Mar 2021, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11.43am

Closed areas: Middle Road closed due to slippery surfaces

Middle road closed due to slippery surfaces due to wet weather.

For more information please contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 9133308

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• Sturt National Park
  • Middle Road drive

Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 12.27pm

Closed parks: Narriearra Carrypundy Swamp National Park closed

Narriearra Carrypundy Swamp National Park is currently closed to the public.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park