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Last reviewed: Tue 19 March 2024, 10.34am
Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.14pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 10.34am.
Other planned events: BBQ's not available at Coach and Horses campground
We advise that the free push button gas BBQ's at Coach and Horses campground are currently being refurbished and are receiving an upgrade. The BBQs will be re-instated as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience while this maintenance is being carried out. Thank you for your patience as we improve park facilities in Paroo-Darling National Park. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2024, 6.00am
to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 6.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2024, 11.36am.
Closed areas: Peery Lake Picnic Area closed for aerial pest control operation
Peery Lake picnic area on Paroo-Darling National Park is closed from the 17th March 2024 and will reopen on the 22nd March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880 or the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 5 Feb 2024, 12.12pm.
Fire bans: Park fire ban
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 Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.52pm
Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 30 to 34.
Darling River campground, on River Drive, is closed from campsite 30 to 34 for maintenance. Please do not drive past the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 12.14pm to Wed 20 Mar 2024, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 12.17pm
Closed parks: Park Closure - wet weather
Park closed until Wednesday 20th March unless extended due to heavy rainfall and closed roads. please check NPWS website for closure and Bourke shire council website for Road closures before traveling.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Mar 2024, 10.32am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area until 6pm 28 March 2024.
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)
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 8 Jan 2024, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Areas Closed due to Damaged Roads
The following areas are closed due damaged roads due to heavy rainfall and Transport NSW Road closures
- Gorge Loop Road
- Middle Road
- Jump Up Loop Road
Repairs to damaged roads are in progress and will reopen as soon as roadworks are finished.
This alert will be updated when conditions change.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For more information contact the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308
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Applies from Mon 5 Feb 2024, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12.02pm
Closed parks: Park Closed due to damaged roads and flooding from heavy rainfall
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall causing flooding and damaged roads
- 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 Sun 3 Mar 2024, 3.40pm to Fri 19 Apr 2024, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 9.29am
Other planned events: Park closed for aerial pest animal control program
Koonaburra National Park and Whispering Oaks campground will be closed between 14 - 18 April 2024 to undertake an important pest animal control program.
For further information, please contact the Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or email npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 11.45am
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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Applies from Wed 21 Feb 2024, 12.40pm to Fri 5 Apr 2024, 12.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Feb 2024, 12.47pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation
The following areas on the Dunes Scenic Drive (Road to Cameron Corner) are closed from dusk to dawn for a night ground pest control operation:
- Talpero Lookout
- The day use shelter at the NSW/South Australian border
These areas will be closed from the 21st February 2024 to 15th March 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308
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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jan 2024, 9.36am
Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance
Emu Lake Drive is a small road and it remains 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 18 Jan 2024, 1.19pm to Mon 1 Apr 2024, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 1.21pm
Fire bans: KINCHEGA National 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 Mon 15 Jan 2024, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 12.45pm
Closed areas: Tandou Road is closed due to rain damage
Tandou Road from Woolshed Drive to Tandou boundary is closed due to rain damage and will remain closed until further notice. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Mar 2024, 8.49am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works.
In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 10.00am
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 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 9.29am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire solid fuel 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, 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 Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find 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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Feb 2024, 7.06pm
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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