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Parks Closures

Karte Conservation Park and the whole of Peebinga Conservation Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of Karte Conservation Park and the whole of Peebinga Conservation Park from:

6 pm on Sunday, 15 February 2009 until 6 am on Thursday, 19 February 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserves during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is John Gitsham, Acting District Ranger, Murray Mallee Ph: (61 8) 8576 3690

Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park from:

6 am on Tuesday, 10 March 2009 until 6 pm on Friday, 13 March 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserve during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Darren Crawford - District Ranger, Northern Flinders Ph: (61 8) 8648 0049

Flinders Ranges National Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of the Flinders Ranges National Park from:

6 am on Saturday, 31 January 2009 until 6 pm on Friday, 6 February 2009

and

6 am on Saturday, 14 March 2009 until 6 am Monday, 16 March 2009

With the following exceptions:

Hawker to Blinman Road;

Hawker to Arkaroola (Wirrealpa) Road;

Sacred Canyon Road;

Brachina Gorge road (open for through traffic only – no stopping)

Dingley Dell Campground

Wilpena Pound Resort and Campground;

Wilpena Pound will be closed from 6 am to 6 pm Friday, 6 February 2009 only and from 6 am Saturday, 14 March 2009 until 6 am on Sunday, 15 March 2009 only.

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserve during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Darren Crawford - District Ranger, Northern Flinders Ph: (61 8) 8648 0049

Mount Brown Conservation Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public, the whole of Mount Brown Conservation Park from:

6 am on Friday, 23 January 2009 until 6 pm on Monday, 26 January 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserve during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Danny Doyle, District Ranger Southern Flinders Ph (61 8) 8634 7068

The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public, the whole of The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park from:

6 am on Monday, 12 January 2009 until 6 pm on Friday, 16 January 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserve during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Danny Doyle, District Ranger Southern Flinders Ph(61 8) 8634 7068

Red Banks Conservation Park and the whole of Pandappa Conservation Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public, the whole of Red Banks Conservation Park and the whole of Pandappa Conservation Park from:

6 am on Friday, 2 January 2009 until 6 pm on Friday, 9 January 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserves during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Kate Burton, A/District Ranger, Mid North Ph (61 8) 8892 3025

Gawler Ranges National Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of the Gawler Ranges National Park from:

6 am on Saturday, 7 February 2009 until 6 pm on Saturday, 14 February 2009

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserve during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Craig Nixon, District Ranger Gawler Ranges - Ph: (61 8) 8648 1883

Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and the whole of the Simpson Desert Conservation Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of the Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and the whole of the Simpson Desert Conservation Park from:

6 pm on Sunday, 30 November 2008 until 6 pm on Sunday, 15 March 2009

The purpose of the closure is in the interest of public safety as a result of the anticipated high daytime temperatures likely to be experienced in the reserves during the closure period.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Tony Magor, District Ranger - Desert Parks, Outback Region Ph: (61 8) 8648 5344. More Information

Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park and Witjira National Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, and an authorised delegate of the co-management boards of both Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park and Witjira National Park, has imposed fire restrictions for National Parks and Wildlife Reserves and Wilderness Protection Areas as outlined in the attached document.

Please note that a number of these restrictions come into force on Saturday 1 November 2008.

See 2008-09 Restrictions (50Kb PDF)

Any enquiries regarding these restrictions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office as listed in the attachment.

Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and the Napperby Block of Mount Remarkable National Park

Edward Gregory Leaman, Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public, the whole of Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and the Napperby Block of Mount Remarkable National Park at Napperby Gorge from:

6 am on Friday, 26 December 2008 until 6 pm on Wednesday, 31 December 2008

The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a pest control and monitoring program within the reserves during the period indicated.

Contact Ranger for this closure is Danny Doyle, District Ranger, Southern Flinders Ph: (61 8) 8634 7035

Simpson Desert Summer Closure

As of December 2008, the Simpson Desert parks in South Australia and Queensland will be closed each year from 1 December to 15 March.

Extreme summer temperatures (40-50° Celsius is common) create a high safety risk.

High temperatures can severly affect the human body. Heat exhaustion can lead to loss of proper body function and ultimately death.

High temperatures can lead to vehicles overheating, fuel vaporisation, tyre blowouts, and most commonly, battery failure.

A stranding in this harsh and remote area can be life-threatening for visitors and rescue personnel. There have been deaths in this region.

Failure to comply may result in fines or court action. Rescue costs may be incurred by individuals.

Please note that Witjira National Park, including the campground at Dalhousie Springs, will remain open during this period.

Kangaroo Island Fire Recovery Process

See more information about the fire recovery process on Kangaroo Island