Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 4 March 2026, 8.27am
Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am.
Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.27am.
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
Affects 4 locations in this park:
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am
to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.15am.
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 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. 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
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 4.30pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting
program in Nocoleche NR, Toorale NP & SCA and Gundabooka NP & SCA. Baiting is
to occur from 06:00 Monday 9 March 2026 to 17:00 Friday 13 March 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened
species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at entries to the baiting locations. 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 any baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate
veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Bourke Area NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6830 0200.
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.27am
Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to 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 Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.18am
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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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.16am
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 Sturt National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. 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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