Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 11 March 2025, 9.02am
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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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.48am.
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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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2025, 12.23pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 12.29pm.
Safety alerts: Road works on Dunes Scenic Drive
Road works are currently repairing the road along the Dunes Scenic Drive.
Please drive with caution.
For more information contact the Tibooburra Office on 0880 913308
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.35am
to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 10.36am.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.24am.
Closed parks: Central Mallee FAAST pest management program
AERIAL PEST ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATION
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, pigs and deer.
The program is scheduled to occur during daylight hours and this reserve will be closed from Monday 10th March 2025 to Friday 14th March 2025.
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage.
We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pest animals on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community.
Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call our Bathurst office on (02) 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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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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Applies from Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.51pm
to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.51pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 2.53pm.
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt 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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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am.
Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 1.34pm.
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 Sun 12 Jan 2025, 12.00pm
to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 9.02am.
Other planned events: Feral Pig Control Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing trapping program from the 10th of January to 30th June. The operation will use established traps to capture Feral Pigs.
The program will take place in Culgoa National Park
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild pigs on the environment
Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on 02 6830 0200
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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm.
Fire bans: Park 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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
- The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 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 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 8.59am.
Fire bans: Park 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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am
to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.17am.
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 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.
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Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.06pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.30pm.
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 February 2025. For further information please contact the local Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am
to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.40pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.48am.
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 Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.55am.
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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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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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 2.41pm.
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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