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Parks Closures

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

Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area and part of Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area

Peter Edwin Croft, acting Director of National Parks and Wildlife, has authorised the closure to the public the whole of Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area and part of Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area from:

6 pm on Sunday, 30 November 2008 until 6 am on Thursday, 4 December 2008

and

6 pm on Sunday, 7 December 2008 until 6 am on Thursday, 11 December 2008

The whole of the Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area will be closed with the exception of Shackle Road which will remain open for through traffic only (no stopping).

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

The Contact Ranger for this closure is Mr Mike Penhall, A/Senior Ranger Flinders Chase National Park Ph: (61 8) 8559 7220

Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park

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

6 am on Sunday, 30 November 2008 until 6 pm on Friday, 5 December 2008

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 Peter Watkins, Manager Bounceback, Ph: (61 8) 8648 0017

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