Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 5.13pm

Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground remains closed due to rain.

Coach and Horses campground remains closed due to rain.  This alert will be updated as road conditions change.   For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park
  • Coach and Horses campground

Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Fri 25 Apr 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.57am

Closed parks: Brindingabba NP closed due to recent rain and Flooding

Brindingabba National Park is closed due to the recent rain and the rising river which may lead to local flooding. 

The park will reopen 25th April 2025, this date will be assessed and may change pending on the situation. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Brindingabba National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.59pm

Safety alerts: Mutawintji National Park is open with access on Silver City Highway open with caution 2WD.

Mutawintji National Park is open with access on Silver City Highway open with caution 2WD.  Access via White Cliffs is also open with caution to 2WD.  Waterbag Road remains closed.   This alert will be updated as conditions change.   For further information please call the Broken Hill National Parks office on  08 8084 2880.

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.09am

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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.42am

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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.41am

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

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• Mutawintji National Park

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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• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 2.18pm

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

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• Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
  • Caryapundy lookout campground
  • Caryapundy lookout loop drive
  • Caryapundy tank bird hide
  • Whittabrinnah heritage walk

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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• Cuttaburra National Park