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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.31pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.42pm
Closed areas: Pest Control Program Closures - Northern and Southern Sections
Some areas in this park are closed from 5am Monday 23rd February to 4.30 PM Friday 27th February 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
The closed areas are:
* Peery (Peery Lake),
* Mandalay,
* Arrow Bar,
* Tilpilly
* Coonavitra North and South
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Broken Hill Office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 10.46am to Mon 16 Feb 2026, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 10.53am
Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain.
Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain. All access roads are closed to the Coach and Horses campground and the Day Use area. This closure will be updated when conditions change.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 7.51am to Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.30am
Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed: recent rains have closed all local roads.
Mutawintji National Park is closed from 8:00am Monday 9 January. Roads into and throughout the park are closed due to flooding and slippery surfaces. This closure includes:
- Mutawintji National Park
- Mutawintji Historic Site
- Mutawintji Nature Reserve
- Mutawintji State Conservation Area (Nuntherungie)
This closure will remain in effect until local road conditions change. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on (08) 8084 2880.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.45am
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 Wed 7 Jan 2026, 5.00am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 12.07pm
Other planned events: Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park - ground shooting operation
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. This is a notification only and does not affect the campground or any visitor precincts within Narriearra Caryapundy National Park.
For more information, contact the local park office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 9.57am
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National 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 Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.41am to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.44am
Other planned events: Ground Pest Control Operation
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 17th December 2025 to the 27th February 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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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
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.44am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 6.29pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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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