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Cascade trail

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 29 March 2024, 11.37am

Applies from Sun 7 Apr 2024, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.37am.

Other planned events: Essential fire trail works - Cascade Trail

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking essential fire trail maintenance works on Cascade Trail, between the Alpine Way and Cascade Hut, throughout April and May 2024. The trail will remain open to visitors. Trail users should expect short delays to their walk or ride.

Please obey all directions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2024, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11.56am

Safety alerts: Kosciuszko Walk Maintenance Works

Notification that maintenance works will be undertaken on the Kosciuszko Walk at various locations between Kosciuszko Lookout and Rawsons Pass between Friday 12 April 2024 and Tuesday 16 April 2024. Please note works will not occur on weekends.

Visitors are to expect short delays and minor detours may be in place. Visitors may be required to leave the steel mesh for short detours at certain locations.

Please follow any instructions from on site staff or personnel.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Fri 5 Jan 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 4.11pm

Safety alerts: Ongoing helicopter operations at Skitube Carpark D

Helicopter operations for the Snowies Alpine Walk Stage 4 construction will be occurring from Ski Tube Carpark D on various dates throughout summer. Operations will affect access to:

  • Bundilla accessible track
  • Thredbo Valley track
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Bullocks track at Bullocks Flat.

During helicopter operations, Ski Tube Carpark D will be temporarily closed, and access to the above tracks will be as signed through Carpark C. You may experience short delays on the Bundilla accessible track during operations. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sat 28 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 4.11pm

Safety alerts: Track works on Dead Horse Gap walk and Thredbo River walk

There will be ongoing track works on Thredbo River track and Dead Horse Gap track throughout the 2023/2024 hiking season. Please follow any detours in place and stay out of work sites.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/cycling-trails/cascade-trail/local-alerts

Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

    Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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