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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 2.52pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to Ground Pest Control Operation
Toorale NP & SCA is closed from 6am Monday 28th October until 12pm 3rd November 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office in Bourke on 02 6830 0200 between 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday or visit the NSW National Parks safety page
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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 10.08am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 10.11am
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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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 12.43pm
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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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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 3.23pm
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 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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Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.12pm
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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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.49am
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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