Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.07pm

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park remains closed due to rain and closed roads.

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain. 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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.04pm

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park remains closed to 2WD vehicles.

Mutawintji NP remains closed to 2WD vehicles, due to the condition of the access roads.  This closure will be updated when access conditions change.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.44am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.46am

Closed parks: Eckerboon Lake campground remains closed due to rain.

Eckerboon Lake campground remains closed due to wet weather. Access road is closed. Closure will be reassessed on Monday 23 February 2026

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• Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 10.41am

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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• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up walking track
  • Middle Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Mount Wood Summit walking track
  • Olive Downs campground
  • Outdoor Pastoral Museum
  • Talpero lookout
  • Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track

Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 12.02pm

Fire bans: Kinchega National Park Total 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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• Kinchega National Park

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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Wed 7 Jan 2026, 5.00am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 12.00pm

Other planned events: Sturt National Park - notice of ground shooting operation

Sturt National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation.  This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Sturt National Park.

For more information, contact the local park office on 08 8091 3308.

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• Sturt National Park

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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.43am to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9.46am

Other planned events: Ground Pest Control Operation

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a ground pest control operation on Sturt 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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• Sturt National Park

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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9.05am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 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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• Bedooba State Conservation Area
• Kajuligah Nature Reserve
• Koonaburra National Park
• Mount Grenfell Historic Site
• Mount Grenfell National Park
• Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area
• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Paddington Nature Reserve
• Yathong Nature Reserve

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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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.45am

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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• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Yathong Nature Reserve