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Gundabooka National Park

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Date Event Title
27 April 2025 Closed areas Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade Details

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 2.59pm

Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen Monday 9th 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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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.34am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 11.17am

Closed areas: Closed fire trails due to recent wildfire

Some fire trails of this reserve are closed due to a recent wildfire and the risk to public safety has not yet been assessed. This closure also applies to any newly constructed fire brake, may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed trails are:

  • Eastern Boundary Break
  • East Mullane Trail
  • Airstrip Trail
  • Southern Boundary Break

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300. Alternatively, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A Park Fire Ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During Park Fire Ban periods, all campfires and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted, as long as:

  • They are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
  • The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 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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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7.21am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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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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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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 3.14pm

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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/yapa-mulgowan-art-site-lookout/local-alerts

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