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Denison campground

Selwyn area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2026, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 12.09pm

Closed areas: Snowies Alpine Walk - Perisher to Bullocks Flat partially closed

The Snowies Alpine Walk between Perisher and Bullocks Flat is partially closed due to a raised walkway being damaged by fallen timber. The trail is open for the first 4km from Bullocks Flat (uphill) and it is also open for the first 6.5km from Perisher (downhill). Access to the lookout is open from Perisher.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 5.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.01pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 13 July 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park including:

  • Main range area
  • Perisher valley
  • Dead horse gap
  • Munyang
  • Illawong/Guthega

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on (02) 64505555.

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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 10.39am

Safety alerts: Tom Groggin Station - suspension bridge closed

The suspension footbridge crossing the Murray River (Victorian border) at Tom Groggin Station is unsafe for pedestrian access and is closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact the Jindabyne NPWS office on (02) 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.26pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 10.23am

Safety alerts: Thredbo Valley track vegetation maintenance works

Contractors will be clearing vegetationon the Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat from Monday 1 June 2026.

Please follow directions from contractors and signage on site.

Contact the local NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 6.38am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.43am

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 5 Jun 2026, 8.32am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 12.21pm

Other planned events: Winter road closures 2026

The following roads are closed from 10am Friday 5 June until Friday 2 October 2026:

  • KNP5 - Cabramurra to Khancoban Road
  • Olsen's Lookout Road
  • Geehi Dam Road
  • Kings Cross Road
  • Tumut Ponds Trail

For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400. 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 Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm to Mon 26 Feb 2029, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 2.29pm

Safety alerts: Wares Yards campground - Changed access conditions

There is 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 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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Applies from Sat 30 May 2026, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 9.22am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

The following sections of the Thredbo Valley Track are closed to cyclists:

  • Thredbo Resort to Bullocks Flat
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

These sections remain open to walkers, however please take care as soft and slippery surfaces occur.

Thredbo Valley track between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area remains open to cyclists and walkers.

Please continue to check alerts and obey all signage. Follow IMBA Guidelines and don't ride on wet tracks.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 25 Feb 2026, 12.15am to Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 11.33am

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 25th February 2026 to 25th August 2026. 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 Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.20am to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 11.03am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 2nd March 2026 until 1st September 2026.
The program 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 locations. 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 Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 9.34am

Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure

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

  • Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site and Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall may have intermittent closures due to construction activities.
  • For up-to-date timings on closures and controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.50pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2026, 10.15am

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 1st March 2026 and 31 August 2026, 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 reserves.  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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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/campgrounds/denison-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in the Selwyn area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Selwyn area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kings Cross Road and the Khancoban-Cabramurra Road are closed in winter (June to October long weekends). Some campgrounds in the Selwyn area close in winter.

  • Park entry fees apply in winter on Link Road

    June to October long weekends: $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day (24hrs). Single and Multi-Day passes available from entry stations, NPWS visitor centres, pay machines or via the Park'nPay app.

    See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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