Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Homestead Creek picnic area

Mutawintji National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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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, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.59am

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain

The Central Darling Shire road authority has closed all unsealed road.   Please keep an eye on this alert for updates.  For further information please contact the National Parks Broken Hill office on 08 884 2880.

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.

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/picnic-areas/homestead-creek-picnic-area/local-alerts

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