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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 Sat 18 Mar 2023, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Mar 2023, 4.50pm
Closed areas: Rennix and Waterfall walks closed for hazard reduction
A hazard reduction will be occuring in the area between Kosciuszko Rd, Guthega Rd, the Snowy River and east towards waste Point on tuesday the 21st of March. Both the listed tracks are closed for the remainder of the week.
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 10.34am
Closed areas: Mt Stilwell Walking Track Partial closure for track upgrade
The Mount Stilwell walking track will be partially closed between the Lookout and the summit of Mt Stilwell due to track upgrade works. This closure will be in place between 13-24th March, 2023. The section from the Trackhead to the Lookout (approximately 800m) will remain open during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 10.39am
Other planned events: Planned trail maintenance - Grassy Flat Track, Murray Gates Track, Rileys Flat Track
Grassy Flat Trail, Murray Gates Trail and Rileys Flat Trail will be intermittently closed for trail maintenance and repairs commencing Monday 20 March 2023. The Bicentennial National Trail (Tom Groggin to Geehi) will not be closed as part of these works. Closed areas will be signposted and gates for public access will be locked for the duration of these works.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 4.34pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 4.44pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Kosciuszko National Park from 17th March 2023 to 31 March 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. 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 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 11.46am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 12.56pm
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 Fri 10 Mar 2023, 1.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 1.16pm
Closed areas: Valentines hut closed for maintenance
Valentines Hut will be closed until the 31st of March for emergency maintenance works. Visitors are still permited to camp nearby and use the toilet but no access to the hut is permitted.
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Applies from Thu 2 Mar 2023, 1.48pm to Fri 5 May 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 9.20am
Closed areas: Area closed for aerial pest control operation
The NPWS Cross Tenure Feral Deer Management Project will be conducting an aerial pest control operation between 6am, Tuesday 21st to 6pm Friday 31st March and 6am Monday 24th April to 6pm Friday 5th May 2023 (weekdays only and excluding public holidays).
This program will target feral deer and aims to significantly reduce the number of feral deer on park and adjacent consenting private land. Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This program will operate in the Moonbah/Ingebirah, Cascades and Big Boggy areas of Kosciuszko National Park.
Warning signs will be placed at relevant access points into areas of park. Please do not enter closed areas during this time. Penalties may apply.
Please note: The Cascades Trail will remain open to the public. Visitors must stay on the trail, there is a 500m buffer either side of the trail. There is no access to Teddy's Hut for the duration of the shoot program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or phone 1300 361 967.
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Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 3.06pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 3.18pm
Other planned events: Tom Groggin Campground partially closed due to roadworks
Tom Groggin Campground and Day Use Area will be partially closed from the 24th April to the 31st May 2023 in order to undertake significant campground maintenance works, including the formalisation of vehicle tracks within the campground and rehabilitation planting.
Traffic controls may be in place for some parts of this work. The Alpine National National Park (Victoria) and Bicentennial National Trail will remain accessible via the Tom Groggin ford.
Tom Groggin Horse Camp is not affected by the above works and will remain open.
All NSW NPWS campgrounds require an online booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 8.55am
Closed areas: Greg Greg trail closed due to flood damage
The Greg Greg trail is closed until further notice due to storm damage and wet weather trail conditions.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 8.02am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Track Upgrade Closure , Albina Traverse Section of the Main Range Walk 13 March to 28 April 2023
The Albina Traverse section of the Main Range Walk will be closed from Monday 13th March until Friday 28th April 2023 whilst essential upgrades are undertaken to the existing track surface. Walkers are free to divert off track around the work site by travelling below the traverse via Lake Albina or along the Mount Northcote ridgeline above. However please be aware that when walking off track:
- Walkers are advised to have map and compass or avoid walking off track in poor visibility conditions
- Walkers should avoid following cairns, non-hardened footpads or walking single file and instead should spread out
- Walkers should travel on more durable vegetation types such as grasses rather than heath or other sensitive vegetation
For more information, contact the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.
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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 Mon 6 Feb 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Feb 2023, 12.52pm
Closed areas: Valentine Hut closed for works
Valentines Hut in the Jagungal Wilderness area will be closed until the end of February 2023 for major maintenance works. During this time the hut will not be available for emergency shelter or use of any kind. The adjacent toilet will be useable for visitors camping near the hut or passing through the area.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 8.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Feb 2023, 12.51pm
Other planned events: Geehi toilet facilities replacement works
Works are underway to replace all the toilet facilities at Geehi, including at:
- Geehi Flats campground
- Behrs Flat campground
- Old Geehi campground
Please be aware there will be machinery in these campgrounds to construct the new toilet facilities. The construction works will be from mid January to the end of June 2023. All old toilet facilities will remain in place for use whilst the new facilities are being constructed. For more information please contact the Khancoban NPWS Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Tue 21 Feb 2023, 9.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Feb 2023, 12.20pm
Safety alerts: No heavy vehicles permitted on Guthega Road past Island Bend
Heavy vehicles are not permitted on Guthega Road past Island Bend. This is because subsidence in Guthega Road is causing safety issues for large, heavy vehicles.
All heavy vehicles, including large buses, must use the Link Road from Smiggin Holes to access Guthega Power station area or Guthega village.
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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 Mon 6 Feb 2023, 2.03pm to Wed 9 Aug 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 8.38am
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 9 February 2023 until 9 August 2023. 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. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park;
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
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 office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Mar 2023, 8.45am
Closed areas: Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) closed
Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed until further notice due to fire damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Feb 2023, 9.12am
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.
Your destination is still accessible. To assist in planning your journey safely, please allow extra time in your travel plans and drive to conditions.
For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jun 2022, 3.18pm to Tue 20 Jun 2023, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 1.13pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Tuesday 20 December 2022 until Tuesday 20 June 2023 in Kosciuszko National Park.
The program will be conducted in the northern precinct of the park, which includes the following areas:
- Goobragandra
- Blowering foreshores
- Big Talbingo/Buddong
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 Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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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 Sun 14 Aug 2022, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 8.16am
Closed areas: Elliott Way closed due to landslip
Elliott Way is closed until further notice from the Sue City gate to the Link Road gate due to a landslip. O'Hares campground on Elliott Way is accessible from Tumbarumba.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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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 Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure
Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently from Sunday 1 May 2022 until further notice, whilst the Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts are conducted. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:
- Portions of Tantangara Reservoir, adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site.
- Tantangara Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall.
- For up-to-date timings on controlled blasts please see up-to-date notifications on the Future Generation website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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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