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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred most national parks in northern NSW, including campgrounds and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Mutawintji cultural tour

Mutawintji National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 19 December 2024, 1.30pm

Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.30pm.

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 February 2025.  For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
18 March 2025 Closed parks Mutawintji National Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Tue 18 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Wed 26 Mar 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 3.29pm

Mutawintji National Park is closed from noon, Tuesday 18 March to 5 pm, Wednesday 26 March 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance.  This alert will be updated if changes occur.  For more information contact the local Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.16am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Toorale National Park, Toorale State Conservation, Gundabooka National Park & Gundabooka State Conservation Area from Tuesday 11 March to Tuesday 6 June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200.

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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 1.34pm

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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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.56pm

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/mutawintji-cultural-tour/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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