Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 12.10pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted

Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permitted in national parks until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 3 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Culgoa National Park
  • Culgoa River campground
• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River drive
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 3 Apr 2020, 11.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 11.36am

Closed areas: Peery Lake picnic area closed due to rain

Peery Lake picnic area is inaccessible as the road from White Cliffs to Mandalay is closed due to rain. Please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Peery Lake picnic area

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2020, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 10.56am

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground closed due to rain

Coach and Horses campground is closed due to rain. The access road from Wilcannia to Tilpa (east side) is currently closed. For further information call the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.53pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel 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

• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 3.25pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds and Redbank Homestead closed

All campgrounds in this park and Redbank Homestead are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. For further information call 1300 072 757.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Gundabooka National Park
  • Dry Tank campground
  • Redbank Homestead
  • Yanda campground
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 6.00am to Tue 26 May 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 3.14pm

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox ground baiting program

Ground baits containing ACTA 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid along various tracks and trails in Toorale National Park and Toorale State Conservation Area from Thursday 26 March to Tuesday 26 May 2020. This is to control wild dog and fox populations.

1080 is poisonous to humans if swallowed and harmful if absorbed by the skin or inhaled. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River drive
• Toorale State Conservation Area