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Geehi Flats campground

Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
10 November 2025 Closed areas Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control - Advanced Closure Notice Details

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 May 2025, 9.58am

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 10 November and 7pm, Friday 28 November 2025. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 6am Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

The following areas will be closed:

  • The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track.
  • Rennix Walk
  • Rainbow Lake Walk
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Illawong Walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk
  • Hannels Spur Track
  • The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
  • Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
  • Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
  • The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
  • The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
  • The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
  • Teddy’s Hut
  • Tin Mine Trail
  • The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.

 

The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:

  • The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Summit Walk
  • Summit Trail
  • Main Range Walk
  • Mount Stilwell Walk
  • Pallaibo Walk
  • Dead Horse Gap Walk
  • Thredbo River Walk
  • Thredbo Valley Track

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

 

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.39am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks Partial Closure

The Thredbo Valley Track is now closed for winter between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat/Skitube Carpark D.

 

The Thredbo Valley Track from Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery and Muzzlewood Tracks are closed to cyclists due to current and forecast weather, these may re-open dependent upon conditions. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.

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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 8.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.21am

Closed areas: Ngarigo Campground Pre-Winter Closure

Ngarigo Campground will be closed to all visitors from 8am Monday 19 May 2025 until 5pm Friday 30 June 2025.

This closure is to ensure important pre-winter maintenance can be completed.

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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.17am

Other planned events: Tom Groggin camping area - upgrade works

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin camping area throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities, including fire pits and picnic tables, rehabilitation planting, restoration of damaged campground surfaces, and construction of a new shelter at the day use area. 

As a result, some areas of the lower campground will be closed to camping throughout winter 2025 to allow surfaces to rehabilitate. The majority of Tom Groggin will remain open to camping. 

Visitors may experience some delays during construction works. Please comply with all instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.28pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 3.46pm

Other incidents: Guthega Trackhead - Guthega Toilet Construction

Guthega track head carpark will be closed to vehicles. Signage will be in place advising public to park in main Guthega carpark. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the carpark to the Snowies Alpine Walk and Illawong Walk track head.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 8.52am

Other planned events: Notice of Pindone rabbit control program - Thredbo

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. This program will take place between Monday 28 April and Friday 30 May 2025 within the Thredbo Lease Area, within Kosciuszko National Park.

All baiting locations will be signposted, and include the village, golf course and on the mountain. Free feeding using non-poisoned carrots will be undertaken before using pindone oats.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets may be affected by pindone. Pets must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, call the NPWS Resorts Environmental Services on 02 6450 5616.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice for restoration works. Please do not enter the construction sites.

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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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/geehi-flats-campground/local-alerts

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