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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2026, 9.08am to Thu 1 Oct 2026, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 9.23am
Other planned events: 1080 Rabbit baiting northern Kosciuszko National Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program in northern Kosciuszko National Park from Wednesday 27th July to Thursday 1st October 2026.
The operation will use poisoned carrot containing 1080 (Sodium Fluoroacetate) poison for the control of rabbits.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 Tumut Office on (02) 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 6.38am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.45am
Other planned events: Winter closures northern Kosciuszko National Park
The following public roads in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed for winter vehicle access from Tuesday 9 June to Friday 2 October 2026:
- Long Plain Road
- Port Phillip Trail
- Blue Waterholes Trail
- Four Mile Trail
- Pocket Saddle Road
- Bullocks Hill Trail
- Olsens Lookout / Geehi Dam Road
- Behrs Flat trail (including Behrs Flat campground and Old Geehi campground)
- Geehi Walls trail
- Major Clews trail
- Powerline Road
- Boundary Road
- Broken Cart Trail (including Dubbo Flat campground)
- Cumberland Trail (4WD section)
- Barnetts Trail
For more information, please contact the Tumut Visitors Centre on 02 6947 7025 or 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: Fri 29 May 2026, 2.31pm
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 Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 26 Feb 2029, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 2.28pm
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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