Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 12.00pm.

Closed areas: Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive (1-29) and Tandou Road is closed

Kinchega National Park is closed on River Drive.  Campsites 1-29 are closed. Darling River camping is available ONLY at campsites 30-34.  The Tandou Road remains closed.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2026, 4.08pm to Thu 6 Aug 2026, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.18am.

Closed areas: Areas closed for track upgrade

Some parts of this park are closed from Wednesday 8 July to Thursday 6 August while the start of the Homestead Gorge walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:

• Homestead Creek picnic area
• Thaaklatjika Mingkana walking track
• Thaaklatjika (Wright's Cave)

Access to the walking trails in the Homestead Gorge can be access via entering Homestead Creek at the Homestead Campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.08am.

Closed parks: Mutawntji National Park is closed due to rain.

Mutawntji National Park remains closed due to rain on all access roads. The Mutawintji National Park road is still closed by the Road Authority.  This closure will be updated when conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 10.00am to Mon 20 Jul 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.18pm.

Closed parks: Parks closed due to Weather affected road closures

All access roads to these parks are currently closed.

When roads are closed by Shire Councils, it is an offence to travel on those roads. Disregard for road closures could lead to penalties under Section 115 of the Roads Act 1993.

All drivers planning to travel in remote areas should assist in preventing damage to the unsealed roads by choosing an alternative route if available or waiting until drier conditions prevail when wet weather occurs. Please use Live Traffic NSW or local shire websites to check road conditions prior to travelling.

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• Culgoa National Park
• Cuttaburra National Park
• Ledknapper Nature Reserve
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.18am to Tue 21 Jul 2026, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.19pm.

Other planned events: Notice of Feral Cat Shoot

Notice of Planned Feral Cat Shoot on Toorale National Park from 14th July - 21st July. 

Park will remain open. 

for more information call Bourke Office: 02 6830 0200. 

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• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2026, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 3.20pm.

Closed areas: Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain

Peery Lake day use area is closed due to rain. Access road is closed. Closure will be updated as conditions change. For further information please call the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 9.41am.

Closed parks: Langidoon Campground is closed to rain.

Langidoon Campground is closed to rain as the access road is closed.  This closure will be updated when conditions change.  For further information please call the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.54am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 12.02pm.

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait

Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.

NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.

HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.

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• Mount Grenfell Historic Site
• Mount Grenfell National Park
• Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 9.45am to Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.23am.

Closed areas: Paroo-Darling National Park Closures for Pest Control Program

Paroo-Darling National Park will be undertaking pest control works from 0700 Tuesday 14th July to 1800 Friday 17th July 2026.

Closures include Peery Lake, Peery, Mandalay and Arrow Bar, Coonavitra North and South and Tilpilly.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.39pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 1.48pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.

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, wild dogs and foxes 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 Mon 18 May 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.17am.

Closed areas: Areas Colsed due to damaged roads from heavy rainfall

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & damaged roads:

• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road
• Gorge Loop Road

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding.
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm.

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 Mon 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 3.42pm.

Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation

Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation.  The park and campground remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.  

For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.15am.

Closed parks: Park Closed due to rainfall

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is currently closed due to heavy rainfall.

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

This alert will be updated when conditions change.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.11am.

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

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.11am.

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 Sturt National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308

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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.12am.

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 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 Jun 2026, 12.05pm.

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