Applies from Wed 14 Nov 2018, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Nov 2018, 10.28am

Closed areas: River Drive closed due to rain

River Drive is closed due to rain. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Broken Hill office on 08 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Nov 2018, 2.00pm to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Nov 2018, 2.01pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Lower Darling Area parks and reserves

A park fire ban is in place in Euston Regional Park, Kemendok National Park, Kemendok Nature Reserve, Mallee Cliffs National Park, Murray Valley Regional Park, Nearie Lake Nature Reserve, and Tarawi Nature Reserve. The ban 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 local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Kemendok National Park
• Mallee Cliffs National Park
• Nearie Lake Nature Reserve
• Tarawi Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 1 Jun 2018, 8.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Nov 2018, 11.38am

Closed areas: Access restrictions due to Lake Drive closure

Morton Boulka picnic area and Cawndilla picnic area and campground are closed and inaccessible due to the current condition of Lake Drive. Lake Drive is closed.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on (08) 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park
  • Cawndilla campground
  • Morton Boulka picnic area

Applies from Thu 16 Feb 2017, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Nov 2018, 11.36am

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive

Emu Lake Drive that connects the Kinchega Woolshed to the Tandou / Old Pooncarie Road is currently closed. Access to the Kinchega Woolshed and Emu Lake campground is possible via Woolshed Drive. For more information, please contact NPWS Broken Hill area office on (08) 8080 3200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kinchega National Park