Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Feb 2024, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 10.11am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 10 August 2023 and Thursday 8 February 2024. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

• Thredbo Valley
• Moonbah
• Ingebyra
• Paupong
• Numbla Vale
• Corrowong

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 the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
• Paupong Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Aug 2023, 11.22am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered

The following high altitude walks are snow covered for the rest of the winter season:

• Main Range walk
• Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk
• Kosciuszko walk
• Mount Stilwell walk
• Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
• Illawong walk
• Snow Gums boardwalk
• Porcupine walk
• Charlotte Pass to Perisher walk
• Rennix walk
• Schlink Hut walking track
• Threbo River track
• Rainbow Lake walk
• Dead Horse Gap walk
• Cascade Hut trail

Other walks may have shorter sections of snow and ice cover. Snow covered walks can be more difficult to follow, slippery, icy and steep. There is also a risk of long falls and slides as you cross slopes. You should be prepared for winter conditions with:

• Snowshoes (and solid/waterproof walking boots), skis or splitboard
• Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
• Plans for all walks to take longer than normal
• Winter clothing.

If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.

Affects 1 park and 20 locations nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Blue Lake lookout
  • Cascade trail
  • Charlotte Pass lookout
  • Charlotte Pass to Perisher walk
  • Dead Horse Gap walking track
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
  • Illawong walk
  • Kosciuszko lookout
  • Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko
  • Main Range walk
  • Mount Kosciuszko summit lookout
  • Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Porcupine walk
  • Rainbow Lake walking track
  • Rennix walking track
  • Schlink Hut walking track
  • Seamans Hut
  • Snow Gums boardwalk
  • Thredbo River track