Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 14 August 2026, 3.42pm
Applies from Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.21am.
Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 3.42pm.
Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is open to 4WD ONLY via Silver City Highway and via White Cliffs.
Mutawintji National Park is open to 4WD ONLY via Silver City Highway and via White Cliffs. Waterbag Road access remains closed. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
Affects 10 locations in this park:
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 10.38am
to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 9.05am.
Other planned events: Mutawintji National Park - notice of ground shooting operation
Mutawintji National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. The park and campground remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Mutawintji National Park.
For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.13pm
Closed parks: Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain.
Eckerboon Lake campground is closed due to rain. This closure will be reassessed on Tuesday 18 August 2026. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2026, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.03pm
Closed areas: River Drive is closed and Cawndilla and River Drive campgrounds are closed.
River Drive is closed. Tandou Road to the park boundary is also closed. Cawndilla campground and River Drive campground remain closed. Bookings are available for Emu Lake campground and the Kinchega NP Shearers Quarters. This alert will be updated as conditions change. For further information please call the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 9.39am
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 Tue 21 Jul 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 11.35am
Other planned events: Kinchega National Park - notice of ground shooting operation
Kinchega National Park is undertaking a ground pest control operation. The park and campgrounds remain open for the duration of the ground shooting operation. This is a notification only and does not affect any visitor locations or campgrounds within Kinchega National Park. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Park office on 08 8084 2880.
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