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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.07pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Doctors Flat Road between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail
Doctors Flat Road is closed between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail for upgrades between Tuesday 25th March 2025 - 11 August 2025. Access from Doctors Flat Road to Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail and Two Sticks Road is via Webbs Ridge Trail.
Please note that Doctors Flat Road East of Baldy Range Trail is a private road with no public access.
For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.44pm to Mon 6 Oct 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.31am
Other planned events: Winter road closures - 6 June to 6 October 2025
The following roads in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed for winter from 6 June to 6 October 2025:
- KNP5 (Khancoban to Cabramurra)
- Perisher to Charlotte Pass
- Grassy Flat Trail
- Murray Gates Trail
- Kings Cross Road (from Selwyn Resort to Cabramurra - unsealed section)
- Long Plain Road
- Port Phillip Trail
- Olsens Lookout / Geehi Dam Road
- Behrs Flat trail (including Behrs Flat campground and Old Geehi campground)
- Geehi Walls trail
- Major Clews trail
Other current road conditions can be found on the RMS Live Traffic website. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Snowy Region Visitors Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 12.47pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 3.50pm
Safety alerts: Areas impacted by wet weather conditions - McIntyres Trail, Lowells Flat Trail, Waterfall Trail, Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail
Trails in Brindabella National Park become wet and slippery following wet weather conditions. Traction may be difficult in some sections and some trails may become impassable. McIntyres Trail, Lowells Flat Trail and Waterfall Trail are steep 4WD only trails which can become slippery and unsafe after or during rain events. Caution is advised if you are travelling to the following areas after or during periods of wet weather:
- McIntyres campground
- Lowells Flat campground
These trails require high clearance 4WD vehicles only, with low range capability, off-road tyres and 4WD experience required. AWD and SUVs are not suitable. There is very limited to nil phone service in these areas to call for assistance.
Trail and crossing closures may be implemented at short notice with updates provided on the NPWS website. Always check weather forecasts and the NPWS website for closures and updates before heading out into remote areas and trails.
Please drive safely and drive to the conditions.
For further information, call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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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 Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12.51pm
Safety alerts: Wares Yards campground - Changed access conditions
There's 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 Tue 22 Jul 2025, 7.00am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.57am
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 Mon 28 Jul 2025, 7.00am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 2.35pm
Closed areas: Closed reserves and partial park closure for aerial shooting program
The following areas will be closed from 7am, Monday 28 July to 7pm, Friday 8 August 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control:
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Parts of central Kosciuszko National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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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 Thu 15 May 2025, 3.11pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8.43am
Other planned events: Buddong Falls Campground - access from Laurel Hill closed due to Forestry Corporation operations
Access to Buddong Falls campground and Buddong Falls track from Laurel Hill is closed due to Forestry Corporation operations on Browns Road. Access is still possible from the Elliott Way, following Bago Powerline Road until it becomes Bago Boundary Road.
For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office (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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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5.31pm
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.
Road Closures
Olsens Road BEYOND Geehi Dam. Olsens Road remains open from the Alpine Way to Geehi Dam.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
- Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
- Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain 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.
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
- 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 Mon 24 Feb 2025, 12.15am to Sun 24 Aug 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 1.19pm
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 11 Sep 2024, 3.52pm to Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 9.29am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Bating Program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing pest control program using Meat Baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in Black Andrew Nature Reserve.
The program will be on going between the 11th of March 2025 and the 11th of September 2025.
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 Tumut NPWS Office on (02) 6947 7000.
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