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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 11.41am
Other incidents: Mutawintji National Park has opened to 2WD. Waterbag Road still has ONLY 4WD access..
Mutawintji National Park has opened to 2WD via Silver City Highway and from White Cliffs. Waterbag Road still has ONLY 4WD access. This status will be updated as road conditions change. In the meantime please check with RMS road authority on 08 8082 6699 for current road conditions in the area.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 10.54am
Other planned events: Mutawintji Homestead Creek campground undergoing works
Mutawintji Homestead Creek campground is undergoing works on the ablutions block. The work will commence on Monday, 14 October and conclude in early November 2024. The campground will still be accessible and available to campers and there will be temporary toilet facilities at the campground for the duration of the upgrade. Please be aware there will be contractors onsite. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 10.54am
Fire bans: Fireban for Kinchega National Park from 31 October 2024
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 Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 10.53am
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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 9.41am
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 mid December 2024. For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 12.07pm
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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