Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 1 February 2023, 5.09pm
Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 12.00am
to Thu 2 Feb 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 5.09pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kosciuszko National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 12.00am
to Thu 2 Feb 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 4.19pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 10.21am.
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 are closed:
- Goobragandara Powerline Road
- Geehi Dam / Olsens Road
- BlackJack Trail
- Manjar Trail
- Grassy Flat Trail
The following campgrounds are closed:
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Thu 2 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 5.09pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kosciuszko National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Thu 2 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 4.19pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 1.53pm to Sun 19 Feb 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 2.01pm
Closed parks: Aerial Pest Control Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking an aerial pest control operation in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, Wadjan Nature Reserve, and Macanally State Conservation Area.
These areas will be closed from 7am to 7pm from Monday 13th February 2023 to Sunday 19th February 2023.
This program is part of an ongoing program in the area, and is to assist in the control of pest animals including deer, pigs and goats.
This operation could be postponed due to unfavourable weather or logistical problems.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the Reserves and State Conservation Areas. Please do not enter these areas of the park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.31pm to Fri 24 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.34pm
Closed parks: Yanununbeyan National Park & State Conservation Area closed for aerial pest control operation
Yanununbeyan National Park & State Conservation Area is closed from 6am, Monday 13 February to 9pm, Friday 24 February 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. This operation is part of an ongoing program for the control of pest animals including deer, pigs and goats.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the Parks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan park office on (02) 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.20pm
Closed parks: Tinderry Nature Reserve closed for aerial pest control operation
Tinderry Nature Reserve is closed from 6am, Monday 13 February to 9pm, Friday 24 February 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. This operation is part of an ongoing program for the control of pest animals including deer, pigs and goats.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the Nature Reserve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan park office on (02) 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 18 Jan 2023, 11.53am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Woolpack and Red Trail closed due to trail maintenance
Woolpack and Red Trails in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve are closed to both vehicles and walkers until 28 February, 2023, due to trail upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166
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Applies from Wed 18 Jan 2023, 11.39am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 11.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Childowla Fire Trail closed due to trail maintenance
Childowla Fire Trail in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve is closed to both vehicles and walkers until 30 April 2023, due to trail upgrade works .
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.38am to Wed 1 Mar 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 6.14pm
Closed areas: Blue Waterholes Trail closed
Blue Waterholes Trail in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed from Monday 16 January to Wednesday 1 March while road upgrade works are being undertaken. The closure will impact access to:
- Blue Waterholes campground
- Magpie Flat campground
- Coolamine Homestaed day use area
- Cooleman Mountain campground
- Clarke Gorge walking track
- Nichols Gorge walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tumut NPWS office ph. 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 10.21am
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 are closed:
- Goobragandara Powerline Road
- Geehi Dam / Olsens Road
- BlackJack Trail
- Manjar Trail
- Grassy Flat Trail
The following campgrounds are closed:
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 Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 12.16pm
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 Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 8.21am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
The following areas 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 Sat 12 Nov 2022, 11.00am to Fri 12 May 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 7.49pm
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 baiting program
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Saturday 12 November 2022 until Friday 12 May 2023 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 1 Sep 2022, 10.05am to Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 9.16am
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 Sat 23 Apr 2022, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 7.54am
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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