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Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 1.45pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban begins in Riverina Area Reserves
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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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 5.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 4.13pm
Fires - Advice: Irymple Fire - Yathong Nature Reserve
There is a fire in this park called Irymple Fire - Yathong Nature Reserve. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Round Hill Nature Reserve is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Nombinnie Nature Reserve is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Yarra Station, 1317 Tipping Way. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.42pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Yathong Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.41pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Round Hill Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.40pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie State Conservation Area is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 7.38pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Nombinnie Nature Reserve is closed from 7:00am, Sunday 26 March to 8:00pm, Saturday 1 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dubbo NPWS office on 02 6841 7100 or the Bathurst NPWS office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11.09am
Closed areas: Emu Lake campground is closed due to flood damage
Emu Lake campground is closed due to flood damage and will remain closed until the end of April 2023. This notice will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11.03am
Closed areas: Old Kinchega Homestead Ruins and Billabong walk are inaccessible due to flooding
Old Kinchega Homestead Ruins and Billabong walk are inaccessible due to floodwaters of the Darling River. It is anticipated that these will remain closed until the end of April or when conditions change. For further information please call the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.57am
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 1 Dec 2022, 4.31pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 1.00pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban (solid fuel) - Koonaburra National Park
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. For further information please call the Bathurst Central West Area office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Tue 3 Jan 2023, 12.35pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 12.59pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban (solid fuel)
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. For further information please call the Dubbo Central West Area office on 02 6841 7100
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Darling River Campground is closed due to river flooding
Darling River Campground and River Drive are currently closed due to rising floodwaters of the Darling River. Anticipated closure to the end of April 2023. Closure will be updated as conditions change. For more information please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.18pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect from midnight Monday 31 October 2022 to midnight Friday 31 March 2023. 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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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.53am
Closed areas: Closed access road into Kinchega National Park
The Little Menindee Creek Road access road (Low Road) has been damaged by floodwater and is closed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed – flooding
Willandra National Park is closed from Monday 24 October 2022 until further notice due to flooding and damage to the Willandra Creek crossing. This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Unsealed roads within Carrathool Shire are dry weather roads only. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
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 Mon 12 Dec 2022, 6.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 9.31am
Other planned events: Fire ban: 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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Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 9.25am
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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.51am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 9.25am
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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