Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 30 October 2023, 11.15am
Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am
to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am.
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 from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds will be closed until further notice, due to flood damage.
If you are unsure of where these campgrounds are, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.
- Benerembah - All campgrounds
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
- Yarradda - All campgrounds
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner (eroded bank)
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.29am
Closed areas: Closed Areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campground is closed, due to flood damage.
Please refer to the campground map when you book online.
- Narrandera North - Koalas Hut
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campground and unsafe to camp.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 7.23pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed
Willandra NP will be closed for 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 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6.03pm
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 Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am
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 from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Nov 2023, 8.00am
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 Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 3.18pm
Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track
Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.
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