Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
What we're doing
Park management activities
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the detailed park and fire management documents.
Understanding landscapes and geology
We’re working to ensure the expansive outback landscapes and ephemeral wetland of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park are protected and preserved. Expert assessments are underway, which will result in the sustainable management and maintenance of the park’s natural and cultural assets.
Preserving biodiversity
This park is a refuge for numerous threatened species and a haven for water birds during drought. The Bulloo floodplain is identified as an Important Bird Area, and the Bulloo Overflow/Caryapundy Swamp as a nationally important wetland. Combined, they cover 66 per cent of the park and are critical breeding grounds for many migratory, vulnerable, threatened and endangered species. Conservation work includes monitoring, data collection and pest control.
Developing visitor facilities and experiences
It’s important that you have the most rewarding experience when visiting Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park. We’re developing a campground, a lookout, a loop drive and bird hides to allow you to see the best the park has to offer.
Managing weeds, pests and animals
The varied ecosystems of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park are significantly impacted by pests and weeds. We do risk assessments for new and emerging weeds, and fox and wild dog control operations to protect biodiversity in this park. Ongoing pig management programs benefit bird breeding.
Preserving historic heritage
Raising public awareness of the park’s history and cultural significance is a priority for us and interpretive and educational events are ongoing. We maintain historic structures, conduct conservation assessments and survey the heritage assets within the park.
Managing fire
We’re committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires. We do this through a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community 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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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
08 8091 3308
Contact hours: Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service) - 51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880
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Email: npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
Upcoming alerts
For all planned management events such as hazard reduction burns and pest control operations see the alerts page.
Donate to NSW National Parks
Valuable conservation work is being done in our national parks through the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to care for Australia’s native plants, animals and cultural heritage.