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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 2.59pm
Safety alerts: Mutawintji National Park is open with access on Silver City Highway open with caution 2WD.
Mutawintji National Park is open with access on Silver City Highway open with caution 2WD. Access via White Cliffs is also open with caution to 2WD. Waterbag Road remains closed. This alert will be updated as conditions change. For further information please call the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9.29am
Closed areas: Coach and Horses campground remains closed due to rain.
Coach and Horses campground remains closed due to rain. This alert will be updated as road conditions change. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.14am
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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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.09am
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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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.01pm
Safety alerts: Campground Construction works at Fort Grey Campground
Fort Grey Campground is currently undergoing construction for new campground facilities from Thursday 28th March to the 11th April 2025
Please be aware of NPWS staff and heavy machinery while in the campground.
For more information please call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308
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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 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 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 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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