Applies from Fri 17 May 2024, 5.09pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2024, 5.11pm

Closed areas: Redbank Closed

Redbank Homestead is closed due to major plumbing and septic issues. Closure will be review regulary and is subjext to extention if needed. 

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• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Redbank Homestead

Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Darling River campground is closed from campsite 30 to 34.

Darling River campground, on River Drive, is closed from campsite 30 to 34 for maintenance.  Please do not drive past the barriers. For further information please contact the Broken Hill NPWS office on 08 8084 2880. 

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• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Emu Lake Drive closed indefinitely for maintenance

Emu Lake Drive is a small road connecting Woolshed Drive to Tandou Road within Kinchega NP and it remains closed indefinitely due to ongoing maintenance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 11.11am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 8.49am

Safety alerts: Unsealed Council access roads in variable condition

Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.

There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

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• Mungo National Park

Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.01pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 8.49am

Closed areas: Mungo lakebed (bike) trail closed

The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.

The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open.

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

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• Mungo National Park
  • Mungo lakebed loop trail

Applies from Wed 15 May 2024, 3.02pm to Wed 22 May 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 3.08pm

Closed areas: Drive way to Old Toorale Homestead Closed

The driveway to the Old Toorale Homestead is closed due to damages and wash outs. The Precint is still accessable if you wish to walk up the drive way. 

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• Toorale National Park
  • Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
  • Toorale Homestead walk
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 11.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Access Silver City Highway via 2WD and via Waterbag Road is 4WD

Access via Silver City Highway is 2WD and via Waterbag Road is 4WD. White Cliffs access to Mutawintji National Park remains closed.   For further details please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 10.26am to Fri 17 May 2024, 11.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Park and camping ground closed due to wet conditions.

Koonaburra National Park & Whispering Oaks camping ground is closed from Monday 6th May and will be reviewed for access conditions by Friday 10th May 2024, due to extensive localised rain affecting trail surfaces.

On-ground conditions will be re-assessed on Friday 17th May, and an update provided at that time.

Please check Live Traffic NSW

Public council roads providing access to the park may also be closed. Check the Cobar Shire Council and Central Darling Shire Council websites for up-to-date information.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Central West area office on 02 6841 7100.

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• Koonaburra National Park
  • Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 3.46pm

Fire bans: Park 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.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.30am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works.

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Willandra National Park

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 8.35am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2024, 9.09am

Closed areas: Mungo Woolshed closed for conservation works

Mungo Woolshed is closed for heritage conservation works.

The closure means there will be no public access to the building during this time.

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

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• Mungo National Park
  • Mungo Woolshed

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 10.26am

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
• Yathong Nature Reserve