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Willis campground

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2026, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 12.09pm

Closed areas: Snowies Alpine Walk - Perisher to Bullocks Flat partially closed

The Snowies Alpine Walk between Perisher and Bullocks Flat is partially closed due to a raised walkway being damaged by fallen timber. The trail is open for the first 4km from Bullocks Flat (uphill) and it is also open for the first 6.5km from Perisher (downhill). Access to the lookout is open from Perisher.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 5.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.01pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 13 July 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park including:

  • Main range area
  • Perisher valley
  • Dead horse gap
  • Munyang
  • Illawong/Guthega

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 (02) 64505555.

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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 10.39am

Safety alerts: Tom Groggin Station - suspension bridge closed

The suspension footbridge crossing the Murray River (Victorian border) at Tom Groggin Station is unsafe for pedestrian access and is closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact the Jindabyne NPWS office on (02) 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.26pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 10.23am

Safety alerts: Thredbo Valley track vegetation maintenance works

Contractors will be clearing vegetationon the Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat from Monday 1 June 2026.

Please follow directions from contractors and signage on site.

Contact the local NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.46am

Other planned events: Notification of ongoing 1080 baiting - wild dogs and foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 2 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park Wild Dog Plan Areas including:

  • Thredbo/Ingebyra
  • Dalgety/Paupong
  • Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah

Baiting programs will also take place in nature reserves including:

  • Paupong Nature Reserve
  • Merriangaah Nature Reserve
  • Quidong Nature Reserves

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

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

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.

For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Sat 30 May 2026, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 9.22am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

The following sections of the Thredbo Valley Track are closed to cyclists:

  • Thredbo Resort to Bullocks Flat
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

These sections remain open to walkers, however please take care as soft and slippery surfaces occur.

Thredbo Valley track between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area remains open to cyclists and walkers.

Please continue to check alerts and obey all signage. Follow IMBA Guidelines and don't ride on wet tracks.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Local alerts

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