Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.45pm to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.48pm.

Closed areas: Homestead precinct & drive closed

Historic homestead precinct and Drive is CLOSED due to damages from flood waters, will be closed for 4 weeks but may be extended pending contractor availability.

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• Toorale National Park

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.24am.

Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.

Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed.  The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to flooding so there is no access to the Peery day use area.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.37am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.42am.

Other planned events: Ground Shoot Operation Macquarie Marshes and GInghet Nature Reserves

Evening and night ground shoot operations targeting feral cats will occur across Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves from Monday 9th to Friday 13th June 2025. Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves are closed to the public, which applies during the period of the ground shoot operation. There is no impact to tourist attractions across the general Macquarie Marshes area.

Please contact NPWS Baradine Office on 02 6843 4011 for further information.

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• Ginghet Nature Reserve
• Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 4.06pm.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for feral pigs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison grain for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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• Warrambool State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.31am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.42am.

Other planned events: Koonaburra NP access - annual maintenance works and grading.

Annual trail maintenance and works will be occurring with heavy plant on the front access driveway of Koonaburra National Park. 

This work is planned to start Tuesday 10 June and may last up to a week (Friday 13/6/2025), considering potential delays with wet weather conditions.

The Park will remain open however, please respect and acknowledge road work sign and drive to the conditions. 

For safety reasons the road travel speeds may be modified to 40Km/hrs, immediately where road works will be occurring, and especially in the direct location of the heavy plant operations. 

Access to Whispering Oak Campground will still be accessible, and available for booking;

• Call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757

.For more information about this planned activity, please contact NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 63327640.

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• Koonaburra National Park

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 8.15am.

Closed areas: Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade

Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen 30th June 2025.

The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period. 

This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens. 

If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 1.40pm.

Closed parks: Brindingabba NP closed due to flood damage

Brindingabba National Park is closed. The Dowling Track has suffered severe damage and will be closed for major earth works. Please obey all road closures.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Brindingabba National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am.

Closed parks: Cuttaburra National Park closed

This is a new national park. The park is currently closed while we are busy creating visitor experiences and we will open the park in 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on (02) 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. 

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• Cuttaburra National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.22am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.30am.

Closed parks: Koonaburra FAAST pest management program

This park is closed for a aerial pest management program from Friday 6 June to Tuesday 10 June 2025. 

For further information, please call the NPWS Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Koonaburra National Park

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 6.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.31am.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 26 May to Friday 25 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will take place in Narran Lake Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Barwon NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6792 7300.

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• Narran Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 12.20pm.

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations at Mutawintji National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a night time ground pest control operation on Mutawintji National Park from 4 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025 from 6pm to 6am daily.   Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am.

Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National 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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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.41am.

Other planned events: Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage

Mutawintji Cultural Centre is closed due to storm damage.  Anticipated to re-open May 2025.  For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am.

Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.

Darling River campground is closed from campsite 31-34.  Please do not pass the barriers.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880. 

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am.

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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• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Round Hill Nature Reserve
• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am.

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.51pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am.

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.54am.

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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• Sturt National Park