Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 20 Sep 2023, 3.06pm to Tue 26 Sep 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 4.49pm
Closed areas: Planned closure of a section of Homestead Bend Drive from 23 to 25 September.
Please be advised the eastern section of Homestead Bend Drive will possibly be closed for a short duration between Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Monday 25th September 2023. Access to the Old Kinchega Homestead Complex and Kinchega Cemetery will not be compromised and park visitors will still be able to access that area via the southern portion of the River Drive between Woolshed Drive and Campsite 34. During this time visitors to the complex will only be able to travel as far as the parking bay at the Kinchega Homestead ruins. Travellers heading south on River Drive will be required to turn around and return via the same route, as the River Drive gate will be closed at campsite 30 along with the section of Homestead Bend.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Darling river campground is open from campsite 2 to 30. River Drive remains closed from campsite 31.
Darling River campground is open from campsite 2 to 30. River Drive and campsites 31-34 remain closed due to rain damaged road. Please do not go past the closed road barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2023, 9.11am
Closed areas: Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage.
Billabong Walk is partly closed due to rain damage. You can access the walk to only half the way around. Please call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am
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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jul 2023, 10.17am
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 7.23am
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list