Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 3.19pm

Closed parks: Kinchega National Park is closed due to rain.

Kinchega National Park is closed due to excessive rainfall and all unsealed roads within the park are closed.  This park closure will be re-assessed on Monday 9 December 2024.

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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 8.27am to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 8.33am

Closed parks: Park closed due to weather conditions

Due to the current rain and Council Road Closures the following parks are closed:

- Gundabooka National Park

- Gundabooka State Conservation Area

- Toorale National Park

- Toorale State Conservation Area

- Brindingabba National Park

- Culgoa National Park

- Ledknapper Nature Reserve

- Nocoleche Nature Reserve

These closures are weather dependent and may be extended.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6830 0200.

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

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.09am

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park expecting further rain.

Mutawintji National Park expecting further rain.  Some access roads may be closed by the Road Authority. The Park is currently closed to camping. This closure will be reassessed on Wednesday 4 December, 2024.   

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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 10.08am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 10.48am

Safety alerts: Access to Yathong NR Quarters via Wagga Tank Management Trail is closed.

Access to Yathong NR Quarters via Wagga Tank Management Trail is closed.

Due to recent storm damage, the Wagga Tank Management Trail has become a safety concern due to washouts.

These washouts are hazardous to vehicles, entering the Reserve. NPWS staff are undertaking works to repair this trail, however this trail is not trafficable at this time.

For emergency access and authorised NPWS work, please consider access via Mailbox Management Trail, or Cobar Road.

For more information on this issue, please contact NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640, or email npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au

Penalties for non-compliance may occur.

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• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.50am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to heavy rainfall

The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.

• Gorge Loop Road
• Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
• Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road

• 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.

Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.

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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• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground
  • Gorge Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up Loop Road drive
  • Jump-Up walking track
  • Middle Road drive
  • Mount Wood campground
  • Mount Wood Homestead
  • Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
  • Olive Downs campground
  • Outdoor Pastoral Museum
  • Talpero lookout
  • The Granites walking track
  • Tibooburra Visitor Centre
  • Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.27am

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 Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.03am

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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• Kinchega National Park
  • Darling River campground

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.26am

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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• Kinchega National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.23am

Other planned events: Fort Grey campground maintenance underway

Fort Grey campground is undergoing some maintenance to upgrade the facilities.  The campground is still functional with access to current amenities.  Please be patient as we provide you with improved facilities. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Sturt National Park
  • Fort Grey campground

Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.20am

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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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.19am

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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• Mutawintji National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 7.34am

Other planned events: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A solid fuel fire ban is in place for Whispering Oaks Campground and Picnic Area 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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• Koonaburra National Park
  • Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 7.00am

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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• Bedooba State Conservation Area
• Kajuligah Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Paddington Nature Reserve
• Round Hill Nature Reserve
• Yathong Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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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• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve
• Willandra National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 4.06pm

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

Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Gundabooka National park and State Conservation Area from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 to Monday 23rd December 2024.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
  • Belah Shearers' Quarters
  • Bennetts Gorge picnic area
  • Dry Tank campground
  • Dry Tank picnic area
  • Little Mountain lookout
  • Little Mountain walking track
  • Valley of the Eagles walk
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Redbank Homestead
  • Yanda campground

Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Toorale National park and State Conservation Area from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 to Monday 23rd December 2024.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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• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
  • Darling River drive
  • Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)
  • Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
  • Toorale Homestead walk
  • Warrego Floodplain picnic area (Wariku Pulka)
• Toorale State Conservation Area
  • Mount Talowla lookout
  • Mount Talowla walking track
  • Warrego Floodplain lookout
  • Warrego Floodplain walking track

Applies from Tue 5 Nov 2024, 1.00am to Sun 5 Jan 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Nocoleche Nature Reserve from Tuesday 5th November 2024 to Saturday 5th January 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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• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
  • King Charlie Waterhole picnic area

Applies from Fri 11 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Wed 11 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.49am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Ledknapper Nature Reserve from the 11th October to 11th December 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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• Ledknapper Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 3.30pm

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open. 

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Willandra National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.40pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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, 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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• Sturt National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.47am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

• These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
• Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
• Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
• Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
• There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
• The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area
• Round Hill Nature Reserve
• Yathong Nature Reserve