Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.28am to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 9.16am.

Closed parks: Park Closed - wet weather

Park is closed due to wet weather and rainfall in the area. please note that Bourke shire council have roads closed. We will reassess conditions as they change. please check Bourke shire council for road closures before travel.

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• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 7.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.01pm.

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground remains closed. Peery day use area is now open.

Coach and Horses campground remains closed.  Please note: The Peery day use area is accessible via White Cliffs and Wilcannia.  Ttravel with caution.  Be aware the Wanaaring Road beyond the Peery day use area remains closed in the northern Unincorporated section.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.46pm.

Closed areas: Tandou Road is closed to rain.

Tandou Road, from the Woolshed turnoff, to the Park boundary is closed.  This closure will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.18pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.20pm.

Other planned events: Whispering Oaks Campground Closure

Whispering Oaks Campground at Koonaburra National Park is currently closed due to wet conditions.

Road conditions and closures can be monitored using the Live Traffic NSW website (https://www.livetraffic.com/) or mobile app.

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• Koonaburra National Park

Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.50am.

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 Tue 22 Jul 2025, 9.06am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 9.09am.

Closed areas: Brindingabba Scenic Drive closed due to road damage

Brindingabba Scenic Drive is currently closed due to road damage from recent floods. 

The Brindingabba Campground is open and available for bookings.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the local National Parks Office on 0268300200.

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• Brindingabba National Park

Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.45pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

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)  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 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 2.28pm.

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. 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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am.

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 Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.41am.

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 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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.30am.

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 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