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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Sep 2022, 4.27pm
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 will remain closed:
- Long Plain Road (north of Blue Waterholes Trail intersection)
- Broken Cart Trail
- Boundary Road
- Goobragandara Powerline Road
- Geehi Walls Trail
- Major Clews Trail
- Geehi Dam / Olsens Road
- BlackJack Trail
- Manjar Trail
The following campgrounds will remain closed:
- Perkins Flat
- Broken Cart
- Dubbo Flat
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 Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Sep 2022, 12.05pm
Closed areas: Port Phillip Trail Causeway closure
Port Phillip Trail Causeway is currently closed. Please stay up to date with current water heights via the Snowy Hydro website. Plan your trip accordingly.
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Applies from Tue 4 Oct 2022, 9.51am to Fri 7 Oct 2022, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Sep 2022, 12.05pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Bogandyera Nature Reserve, Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve, Jingellic Nature Reserve and Kosciuszko National Park from Tuesday 4 October to Thursday 6 October 2022.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 Tue 8 Mar 2022, 10.34am to Sun 30 Oct 2022, 10.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Sep 2022, 11.02am
Other planned events: Toilets closed for construction
The toilets at the Three Mile Dam campground western peninsular will be closed for construction from Monday 21 March to Sunday 30 October 2022.
If you require access to toilet facilities while camping during this time, please use the toilets on the eastern side of the dam or on Link Road.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Coree Summit trail closed
Coree Summit trail is temporarily closed to vehicles from Monday 25 July 2022 until further notice, while NPWS addresses safety issues for vehicles at the site. Pedestrian and bicycle access is still permitted on the trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 10.05am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Sep 2022, 8.46am
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, within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 1 September 2022 and Tuesday 28 February 2023, 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 Wed 15 Jun 2022, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Sep 2022, 9.07am
Other incidents: Cross Country Ski Trail notice
Goldseekers track and Selwyn Cross Country Ski Trail are unmarked. Back country cross country skiing recommended for experienced skiers only.
For more information contact Tumut Region Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Fri 16 Sep 2022, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Sep 2022, 11.21am
Closed areas: Road closure
Webbs Ridge trail (north of Dingi Dingi trail) is closed from Friday 16 September 2022 until further notice due to hazardous trail conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 13 Sep 2022, 7.24am to Thu 15 Dec 2022, 7.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Sep 2022, 4.55pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrade works
The following areas are closed until Thursday 15 December 2022 due to upgrade works:
- Blue Waterholes Trail (from Long Plain Road intersection to Blue Waterholes)
- Coolamine Mountain campground
- Magpie Flat campground
- Blue Waterholes campground
This is no vehicle access to the following areas during this time:
- Clarke Gorge walking track
- Nichols Gorge walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Sep 2022, 8.35am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
Some areas of this park 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 Thu 12 May 2022, 10.00am to Sat 12 Nov 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Oct 2022, 6.22pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Thursday 12 May 2022 until Saturday 12 November 2022 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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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Sep 2022, 7.44am
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 Sat 23 Apr 2022, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 May 2022, 8.53am
Closed areas: Buddong Falls track closed due to fire damage
Buddong Falls track is closed until further notice due to fire damage and unsafe conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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