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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2020, 11.58am
Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park
A number of visitor facilities, attractions and sites in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed until further notice. This includes a number of areas closed due to the recent bushfires.
Some picnic areas with picnic tables and barbecues are open, but visitors should take their own precautions:
- Bring your own sanitiser and disinfectant
- Be careful of touch points (assume contamination and act accordingly)
- If sick, stay home
- If crowded, leave, and always maintain social distancing.
- We need your help to stay open
Camping and accommodation
- Some campgrounds and on-park NPWS-managed accommodation venues remain closed. For all open campgrounds, bookings are now required. Please visit the the NSW National Park website or call the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 prior to arrival.
Our visitor centres at Snowy region (Jindabyne), Tumut, and Khancoban will open from Tuesday 2 June 2020.
Yarrangobilly Caves is open for self-guided walks and access to the thermal pool, visitor centre and all caves remain closed to the public.
Other closures
- Individual businesses such as cafes and restaurants are making their own decisions about whether to open for business, ensuring they are compliant with current restrictions.
- Bullocks Hut, including the access track from the Ski Tube Terminal, is closed due to maintenance works.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which have been burnt remain closed. This is because they still may pose a risk to visitors due to dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure.
Specific areas which are closed due to the fires include:
- Areas within the northern section of the park:
- Kiandra
- Landers Falls lookout
- Wolgal Hut
- Buddong Falls
- Cabramurra township. Snowy Hydro's operational town of Cabramurra suffered significant fire damage and, for safety reasons, is temporarily closed.
The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed due to fire damage:
- Alpine Way area:
- Olsens Lookout Road
- Geehi Dam Road
- Geehi Walls trail
- Major Clews trail
- Grassy Flats trail
- Murray Gates trail
- Bicentennial trail
- Cabramurra area:
- Link Road from Snowy Mountains Highway to Goat Ridge Road
- Tooma Road - KNP5 (Khancoban to Cabramurra Road). The road is expected to reopen in December 2020.
- Goats Ridge Road
- Elliot Way. The road is expected to reopen in May 2021.
- Kings Cross Road
- Snowy Mountains Highway area:
- Goobragandra Power Line Road
These roads and trails will remain closed until hazardous trees are treated, debris is removed and repair work is completed.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information. To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Kosciuszko National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 10.00am to Fri 5 Jun 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 12.03pm
Other planned events: Thredbo pindone rabbit control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using oats containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. The program will take place between Monday 18 May and Friday 5 June 2020 at Thredbo, within Kosciuszko National Park.
All baiting locations will be signposted. Free feeding using non-poisoned oats 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 Sun 29 Dec 2019, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 1.40pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
Ellerslie Nature Reserve is closed due to safety risk to visitors from fire-affected dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 7.59am to Fri 5 Jun 2020, 8.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 11.55am
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting operation
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place between Monday 18 May 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
- Kosciuszko National Park
- Brindabella National Park
- Bimberi Nature Reserve
- Black Andrew Nature Reserve
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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, or alternatively the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2020, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 3.07pm
Safety alerts: Seamans Hut toilet closed
Seaman's Hut toilet is still under construction and will remain closed for winter 2020. The construction site has several fenced compounds that will remain in place for winter. If using the area surrounding Seaman's Hut or the new toilet when construction is complete, please take care and use the area carefully as there are obstacles partly under the snow.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track closed
The entire Thredbo Valley track is currently closed due to current weather and track conditions.
Track conditions will be reassessed following the current weather event, with a view of reopening sections if possible.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2020, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2020, 10.50am
Closed areas: Back Creek hazard reduction
Back Creek in the Byadbo area is closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 11 May 2020 to Friday 15 May 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Back Creek hazard reduction. For more information call the local NPWS office or visit the RFS website.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2020, 2.10pm to Mon 8 Jun 2020, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2020, 9.32am
Other planned events: Pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting aerial baiting programs using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
These programs will happen from Monday 18 May until Saturday 6 June 2020. They are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of wild dog and foxes on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in the 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
- Lower Snowy
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Byadbo
- Corrowong
Baiting programs will also be happening in Merriangaah and Quidong nature reserves.
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the Jindabyne NPWS office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 12.22pm
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 using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dog and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 12 November 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
- The north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park (within the Adaminaby/Yaouk Wild Dog Control Area)
- Yaouk Nature Reserve
- Scabby Range Nature Reserve
All 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 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 office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2020, 12.00am to Thu 12 Nov 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2020, 12.23pm
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 using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dog and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 12 November 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- The southern Precinct of Kosciuszko National Park
All 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 Mon 13 Apr 2020, 9.08am to Fri 30 Oct 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2020, 10.46am
Closed areas: Major Clews Cottage closed for repair
Major Clews Cottage is closed for repair. For more details, contact Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2020, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2020, 1.46pm
Closed parks: Bimberi Nature Reserve closed - bushfire recovery
Bimberi Nature Reserve remains closed due to damage caused by recent bushfires. NPWS is working to rehabilitate damaged areas and address safety concerns prior to opening the reserve. We will endeavour to keep the community updated on progress over the coming months. For more information call the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 8.50am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to exploratory works
Some areas of this park are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 exploratory works from Monday 25 February 2019, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- 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 Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2019, 2.59pm
Other planned events: Increased traffic in northern Kosciuszko National Park
There will be a gradual increase in truck movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway and Link Road over the coming months due to works associated with the Snowy 2.0 project.
Your destination is still accessible and to assist in planning your journey safely and to avoid stress, please allow extra time in you travel plans.
For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2017, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 2.40pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Programs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducts ongoing and seasonal 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting programs in areas of Kosciuszko National Park. These programs are part of an integrated pest management strategy aimed at controlling wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs and rabbits. All baiting locations are identifiable to the public through signage erected around the baited area.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Park visitors are reminded that dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information please contact the relevant NPWS office:
- Tumut, call (02) 6947 7000
- Jindabyne, call (02) 6450 5555
- Khancoban, call (02) 6076 9373.
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