Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 7.00am to Thu 28 Mar 2024, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 8.03am
Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP). Horses, deer, pigs and other feral animals will be targeted. The operations require the closure of areas of KNP south of the Alpine Way to the KNP boundary, including Byadbo and Pilot Wilderness Areas, between Monday 4 March and Thursday 28 March 2024.
All tracks, trails, campgrounds, huts, picnic areas and accommodation nodes within the closure areas will be closed during this period.
The Australian Alps Walking Track South of the Alpine Way to Cowombat Flat and Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride will be closed.
All campgrounds and day use areas along the Barry Way remain open.
A map of the closure area is available at:
Map of southern Kosciuszko National Park closure area March 2024 (nsw.gov.au)
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points in KNP, penalties apply for non-compliance.
For inquiries on the management of wild horses please email the wild horse team at npws.wildhorses@environment.nsw.gov.au
We appreciate your patience while this important work is being carried out. If you would like any further information about closed areas, please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6450 5600.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby.