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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 12.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.46am
Closed areas: Several roads remain closed in Kinchega National Park due to rain
At present Woolshed Drive is open allowing access to the Historic Woolshed, Emu Lake campground and Kinchega Shearers Quarters. Lake Drive is also open allowing access to the Morton Boulka day use area and the Cawndilla campground. All other roads remain closed. i.e. River Drive and campsites, and Tandou Road all remain closed. These closures will be updated as conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 1.40pm
Closed parks: Brindingabba NP closed due to flood damage
Brindingabba National Park is closed. The Dowling Track has suffered severe damage and will be closed for major earth works. Please obey all road closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 6.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 12.16pm
Closed areas: Peery Lake Closed
Access to Peery Lake will be closed from 1st June at 0600 hours until 6th June at 2000 hours for pest control works. The closure is for Peery, Mandalay and Arrow Bar sections of Paroo-Darling National Park.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am
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 Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.22am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.30am
Closed parks: Koonaburra FAAST pest management program
This park is closed for a aerial pest management program from Friday 6 June to Tuesday 10 June 2025.
For further information, please call the NPWS Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 11.17am
Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.
Floodwaters are rising along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed. The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to rain so there is no access to the Peery day use area. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 12.20pm
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations at Mutawintji National Park
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a night time ground pest control operation on Mutawintji National Park from 4 April 2025 to the 31 October 2025 from 6pm to 6am daily. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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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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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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Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.40am
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 Mon 10 Feb 2025, 2.14pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am
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: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.55am
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 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.54am
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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