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Major Clews Hut trail

Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 6 November 2023, 6.17am

Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 6.17am.

Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites

A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.

Road/trail closures

The following roads and trails are closed until further notice:

  • Geehi Dam/Olsens Road
  • Grassy Flat trail

Fire-affected areas

Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:

  • Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts

Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires

These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:

  • Bradley/O'Brien's Hut, Brooks Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harvey's Hut (under repair), Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Vickery's Hut (under repair), and Dry Dam Ski Shelter.
  • Warning: Please take care as there may be broken glass/nails that are uncovered since NPWS made records and cleaned up these sites. Please do not disturb the sites or remove artefacts.

Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam

  • Access to the southern end of Tantangara Reservoir via Quarry trail is closed to the public.
  • Access to the southern end boat ramp is open, but may be subject to short-term closures.
  • Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.

Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 3.57pm

Fires - Advice: Gungarlin River Fire

There is a fire in this park called Gungarlin River Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sun 21 Apr 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 2.47pm

Hazard reduction burns: Botherum Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 21/04/2024. The fire is called Botherum Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 3 Apr 2024, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.42am

Other planned events: Trail maintenance - Rileys Flat

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking trail maintenance on Rileys Trail, adjacent to Tom Groggin Camping Area, in April 2024.

Trail users are to be aware of machinery movements and may experience some delays when riding or walking on the trail. Please obey all directions from NPWS staff and contractors. 

For further queries please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Wed 13 Mar 2024, 8.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 12.03pm

Other planned events: Geehi Flats campground upgrade works

From mid-March to the end of June 2024, small areas of Geehi Flats campground will be subject to construction work to upgrade visitor facilities. The campground will remain open, although machinery will be operating in the campground during this time. Do not enter construction areas.

For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/4wd-touring-routes/major-clews-hut-trail/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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