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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.05am to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.09am
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 1st September 2026 until 28th February 2027.
The program will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in:
- Brindabella National Park
- Bimberi Nature Reserve
- Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
- Oak Creek Nature Reserve
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.
For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on (02) 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.49am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2026, 9.55am
Closed areas: Pryor's Hut Temporary Closure
Pryor's Hut is temporarily closed to ensure public safety while maintenance works are undertaken to remove asbestos.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. The duration of the closure is currently unknown while maintenance works are being planned and completed. This webpage will be updated when a reopening date is confirmed.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Area Office on (02) 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 21 Aug 2026, 4.02pm to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 4.18pm
Closed areas: Blue Waterholes campground closed for upgrade work
Blue Waterholes campground is closed until Friday 27th November 2026 for significant upgrades. Alternatives campgrounds include Magpie Flat campground and Cooleman Mountain campground. Public access will still be permitted to Blue Waterholes day use area to access Clarke and Nichols Gorge walking tracks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2026, 3.11pm to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Aug 2026, 3.21pm
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 1st September 2026 and 28th February 2027, 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 reserves. 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 Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.32am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 9.41am
Other planned events: Winter road closures 2026
The following roads are closed from 10am Friday 5 June until Friday 2 October 2026:
- KNP5 - Cabramurra to Khancoban Road
- Olsen's Lookout Road
- Geehi Dam Road
- Kings Cross Road
- Tumut Ponds Trail
For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Mon 26 Feb 2029, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.20am
Other planned events: Ongoing increased traffic and roadworks
There is an increase in heavy and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.
There will also be ongoing maintenance and upgrades to roads in the area as part of the project, particularly along Link and Tantangara Roads.
To assist in planning your journey safely, please check for alerts on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website or Snowy 2.0 Traffic Schedule — Future Generation Joint Venture.
For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or the Snowy 2.0 FGJV team community hotline on 1800 766 992.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm to Mon 26 Feb 2029, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.19am
Safety alerts: Wares Yards campground - Changed access conditions
There is an increase in heavy machinery and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park, due to the Snowy 2.0 project.
You are likely to encounter heavy machinery and trucks when accessing Wares Yards campground. This will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the project.
For further information please visit the Snowy 2.0 Traffic Schedule — Future Generation Joint Venture website.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 26 Feb 2029, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.30am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
The following areas are closed from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2029 due to the Snowy 2.0 works:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4WD trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
This closure applies unless otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.18am
Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure
Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently due to Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The areas affected are:
- Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site and Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall may have intermittent closures due to construction activities.
- For up-to-date timings on closures and controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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