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Blue Waterholes campground

High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Wed 3 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 3.48pm

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 3rd March 2025 until 2nd September 2025.

The operation 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 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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7.00am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12.47pm

Other planned events: Changed traffic conditions on Yarrangobilly Caves Road

Transport for NSW will be carrying out repairs to Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly Caves from Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Access conditions will be affected. Please expect short delays and allow additional time for travelling to accommodation and cave tours.

Please drive safely and follow directions of roadwork signage and traffic control. 

For more information visit the Live traffic website, or download the Live Traffic NSW app.

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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11.16am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works

The following areas are closed from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027 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 Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10.55am

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 Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 12.55pm

Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure

Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently until further notice for Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:

  • Areas of Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site.
  • Tantangara Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall.
  • For up-to-date timings on controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.

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

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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Jul 2025, 8.56am

Closed areas: Clarke Gorge walking track closed

Clarke Gorge walking track is closed due to increased risk of rockfall during winter. This closure will be reviewed Thursday 2 October and may be extended.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 18 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 9.25am

Other planned events: Yarrangobilly Village campground partial closure for rehabilitation works

Yarrangobilly Village campground will be partially closed for rehabilitation works from Monday 14 April to Friday 19 December 2025. Camping at Yarrangobilly Village campground will still be available during this time in a restricted area. 

For further information please call NPWS Tumut office on (02) 6947 7000. 

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Applies from Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 8.47am

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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