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Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 4.36pm to Fri 9 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.43pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 5 May to Friday 9 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park, Merriangaah Nature Reserve and Quidong Nature Reserve. Baiting will be conducted in the Rocky Plain/Snowy Plain, Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the Jindabyne NPWS office for more information on 6450 5555.

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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 2.11pm

Hazard reduction burns: Sheep Station HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/04/2025. The fire is called Sheep Station 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 Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 2.10pm

Hazard reduction burns: Stockyard HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/04/2025. The fire is called Stockyard 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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.17am

Other planned events: Tom Groggin camping area - upgrade works

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin camping area throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities, including fire pits and picnic tables, rehabilitation planting, restoration of damaged campground surfaces, and construction of a new shelter at the day use area. 

As a result, some areas of the lower campground will be closed to camping throughout winter 2025 to allow surfaces to rehabilitate. The majority of Tom Groggin will remain open to camping. 

Visitors may experience some delays during construction works. Please comply with all instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Sat 3 May 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 8.43am

Closed areas: Snow Gums Boardwalk closed for repairs

Snow Gums Boardwalk is closed from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May 2025 while the Boardwalk is being repaired.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 7.32am to Mon 5 May 2025, 7.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.36am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Wednesday 30th April to Monday 5th May. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park, Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve, Bogandyera Nature Reserve and Jingellic Nature Reserve. All baiting will be in the Upper Murray Wild Dog Plan Area.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Tumut NPWS area office for more information on 6229 7000.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.16am to Sat 31 May 2025, 7.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.25am

Closed areas: Scammells Lookout Closure

The Scammells Ridge Lookout of Kosciuszko National Park is closed for refurbishment from Monday 28th January to Saturday 31st May 2025.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 5.44pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Apr 2025, 8.38pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range Nature Reserve and Yaouk Nature Reserve.  All baiting will be in the Adaminaby/Yaouk Wild Dog Plan Area.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. 

Please contact the local Tumut NPWS area office for more information on 6229 7000.

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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 9.10am to Tue 6 May 2025, 8.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.16am

Closed parks: Paupong and Ngadang Nature Reserve closed for feral animal control

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking an aerial pest control operation in Paupong Nature Reserve and Ngadang Nature Reserve. These areas will be closed from 7am to 8pm from Monday 5th May to Wednesday 7th May 2025.

This operation could be postponed due to unfavourable weather or logistical problems.

Warning signs will be placed at access points into the Reserves. Please do not enter these areas of the park during this time.

Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.28pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.38pm

Other incidents: Guthega Trackhead - Guthega Toilet Construction

Guthega track head carpark will be closed to vehicles. Signage will be in place advising public to park in main Guthega carpark. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the carpark to the Snowies Alpine Walk and Illawong Walk track head.

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Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 3.32pm

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Saturday 8 February 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo Valley, Moonbah, Ingebyra, Paupong, Numbla Vale and Corrowong.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. 

For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 8.52am

Other planned events: Notice of Pindone rabbit control program - Thredbo

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. This program will take place between Monday 28 April and Friday 30 May 2025 within the Thredbo Lease Area, within Kosciuszko National Park.

All baiting locations will be signposted, and include the village, golf course and on the mountain. Free feeding using non-poisoned carrots will be undertaken before using pindone oats.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets may be affected by pindone. Pets must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, call the NPWS Resorts Environmental Services on 02 6450 5616.

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Applies from Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.49pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 12.15am to Sun 24 Aug 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.41am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Apr 2025, 8.45am

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice for restoration works. Please do not enter the construction sites.

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/creel-bay-cottages/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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