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Last reviewed: Wed 15 March 2023, 10.39am
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.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.44am
Hazard reduction burns: Rennix HR
There is a fire in this park called Rennix HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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 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 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 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 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 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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