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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.46am
Other planned events: Upcoming roadworks - Two Sticks Road, Blue Range Road and Coree Summit Road
Visitor access may be impacted due to upcoming roadworks within the Eastern precinct of Brindabella National Park taking place between February 27th and June 2nd. These include:
- Two Sticks Road
- Blue Range Road
- Coree Summit Road
- Coree Camp
Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff. Please check the NPWS website for relevant road closures that may be in place during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.45am
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades – Two Sticks North
Two Sticks Road will be closed for upgrades between the Park entrance and the Blue range intersection from February 27th to 7th of April, 2023.
Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff. Please check the NPWS website for other relevant road closures that may be in place during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.45am
Closed areas: Areas closed for campground and picnic area upgrades
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 27th of February to Thursday 6th of April 2023 while Flea Creek campground and Flea Creek picnic areas are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
• Flea Creek campground
• Flea Creek picnic area
• Gentle Annie fire trail
There is no access to Brindabella Road via Webbs Ridge fire trail during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 11.46am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Thermal pool track closed at Yarrangobilly Caves
The thermal pool track and car park will be closed to the public from 20 March to 31 March 2023. The thermal pool will remain open. Access to and from the thermal pool will be via the Riverwalk track. Closest parking is located at the South Glory car park.
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Mon 27 Mar 2023, 8.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 7.37am
Closed parks: Aerial Pest Control Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking an aerial pest control operation in Ellerslie Nature Reserve.
The reserve will be closed from 8am Monday March 13th 2022 to 8pm Sunday March 26th 2023. If the program is completed sooner the reserve will re-open.
This program is part of a cooperative program with the Local Land Services and is to assist in the control of pest animals including pigs, deer and goats.
The operation could be postponed due to unfavourable weather or logistical problems.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the reserve. Please do not enter this area during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.38am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 5.13pm
Closed areas: Blue Waterholes trail closed
Blue Waterholes trail in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed from Monday 16 January to Thursday 6 April 2023 while road upgrade works are being undertaken. The closure will impact access to:
- Blue Waterholes campground
- Magpie Flat campground
- Coolamine Homestead picnic 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 on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Feb 2023, 1.09pm
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:
- Geehi Dam / Olsens Road
- Grassy Flat Trail
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 Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.52am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Mar 2023, 3.46pm
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.42am
Other planned events: O'Hares campground access
Access to O'Hares campground is only possible from the west via Tumbarumba, Tooma Rd and the Elliott Way. There is no access from the east on the Elliott Way due to landslips.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 1.11pm
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: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.29am
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: Sat 18 Feb 2023, 6.07pm
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 Sat 23 Apr 2022, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 6.52am
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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