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Lyrebird Cottage

Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 24 March 2023, 2.50pm

Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 11.46am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 2.50pm.

Closed areas: Thermal pool track closed at Yarrangobilly Caves

The thermal pool track and car park will be closed to the public from 20 March to 31 March 2023.  The thermal pool will remain open.  Access to and from the thermal pool will be via the Riverwalk track. Closest parking is located at the South Glory car park.  

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
27 March 2023 Closed areas Jersey and Jillabenan Cave closed Details

Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 12.14pm to Thu 30 Mar 2023, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 10.33am

Due to road works, the Jersey Cave and Jillabenan Caves will be closed to the public from Monday 27th March to Thursday 30th March.  Tours of the North Glory Cave will be offered as an alternative.  To book phone the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre on 6454 9597. The self guided South Glory Cave is open.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.17am to Thu 13 Apr 2023, 11.21pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.22am

Closed areas: Thermal pool carpark closed

Due to track works, The thermal pool carpark and walking track will be closed to the public from Tuesday April 11th 2023 until Thursday 13th April 2023.  The thermal pool will remain open.  Access to and from the thermal pool will be via the Riverwalk track. The closest parking is located at the South Glory carpark.

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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 11.46am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Thermal pool track closed at Yarrangobilly Caves

The thermal pool track and car park will be closed to the public from 20 March to 31 March 2023.  The thermal pool will remain open.  Access to and from the thermal pool will be via the Riverwalk track. Closest parking is located at the South Glory car park.  

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Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.38am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 5.13pm

Closed areas: Blue Waterholes trail closed

Blue Waterholes trail in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed from Monday 16 January to Thursday 6 April 2023 while road upgrade works are being undertaken. The closure will impact access to:

  • Blue Waterholes campground
  • Magpie Flat campground
  • Coolamine Homestead picnic area
  • Cooleman Mountain campground
  • Clarke Gorge walking track
  • Nichols Gorge walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tumut NPWS office on 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Feb 2023, 1.09pm

Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park

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

Post-Winter closures due to wet weather trail conditions (closed until further notice)

The following roads are closed:

  • Geehi Dam / Olsens Road
  • Grassy Flat Trail

Detour due to construction works 

  • Kings Cross Road and Tumut Ponds Fire Trail - access only via Snow Ridge Road near Cabramurra. No access from Link Road through Selwyn Snow Resort.

Fire-affected areas

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

  • Kiandra Court House
  • Wolgal Hut
  • Pattinson's Hut and Matthew's Cottage
  • Cabramurra township
  • Selwyn Snow Resort
  • Selwyn Snow Resort is being rebuilt following fire damage, and is currently a construction site. For your safety, public access to this area is strictly prohibited and all signage in this area must be followed.

Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires. The location is open but there is no hut/building:

  • Bradley/O'Briens Hut, Brooks Hut, Delaneys Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harveys Hut, Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Vickeries Hut 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.

Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works:

  • 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.

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Applies from Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.42am

Other planned events: O'Hares campground access

Access to O'Hares campground is only possible from the west via Tumbarumba, Tooma Rd and the Elliott Way. There is no access from the east on the Elliott Way due to landslips.

For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Old Mountain Road walking track closed

The Old Mountain Road walking track is closed due to damage from the 2019-2020 bushfires. The walking track will remain closed until hazardous fire affected trees are removed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Centre 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.29am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works

The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2025, unless the closure is extended or removed:

  • Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4wd trail
  • Wallace Creek lookout
  • Lobs Hole Ravine campground

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 Sat 12 Nov 2022, 11.00am to Fri 12 May 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Feb 2023, 6.07pm

Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 baiting program

A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Saturday 12 November 2022 until Friday 12 May 2023 in the following parks:

  • Bogandyera Nature Reserve
  • Jingellic Nature Reserve
  • Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve

The program will also be conducted in the southern precinct of Kosiuszko National Park, which includes the following areas:

  • Geehi
  • Maragle
  • Tooma
  • Indi Range
  • Yellow Bog
  • Everards
  • Spring Creek
  • Khancoban

Entry into 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 (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 NPWS Upper Murray area office 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/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lyrebird-cottage/local-alerts

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