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Kosciuszko keepers and seekers

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 15 October 2024, 11.43am

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 12.25pm.

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial pest control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024 (excluding weekends). As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas will be closed:

  • Rennix Walk
  • Rainbow Lake Walk
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Illawong Walk
  • Illawong to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk
  • Hannels Spur Track
  • The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
  • Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
  • Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
  • The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
  • The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
  • The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
  • Teddy’s Hut
  • Tin Mine Trail
  • Ingeegoodbee Hut
  • Ingeegoodbee Trail
  • Nine Mile Trail
  • Valentines Hut, Schlinks Hilton Hut, Whites River Hut, Horse Camp Hut, Disappointment Spur Hut and Mawsons Hut.
  • AAWT will be closed south of the intersection of Valentines Trail and Schlink Pass Road to the Guthega Power Station.
  • The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.

The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:

  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Summit Walk
  • Summit Trail
  • Main Range Walk
  • Mount Stilwell Walk
  • Pallaibo Walk
  • Dead Horse Gap Walk
  • Thredbo River Walk
  • Thredbo Valley Track
  • AAWT between Dead Horse Gap and Cowombat Flat (via Snowgums Trail).

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 11.47am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 11.43am.

Closed areas: Thredbo River picnic area toilet closed

Recent severe winds have brought down a tree on the toilet block at Thredbo River picnic area. As a result the toilet block is closed and cannot be utilised. Other facilities at the site are available.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 2.48pm to Sat 19 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 2.51pm

Safety alerts: Notification of Helicopter Operations - Thredbo Valley Track

Helicopter sling load operations will be occurring on Section 1 (Thredbo to Thredbo Rangers Station) of the Thredbo Valley Track (TVT) from Wednesday 16 October to Friday 18 October 2024 between 08:00 and 18:00 (dependant on weather and flying conditions).

The TVT will be closed between Thredbo and Ngarigo Campground for the duration of this operation.

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 14 Oct 2024, 8.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.21am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Track Partial Closure

The Thredbo Valley track is closed in the following area:

  • Between Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo Campground

This is for planned maintenance works and the closure will be in place until the required track works are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 12.25pm

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial pest control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024 (excluding weekends). As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas will be closed:

  • Rennix Walk
  • Rainbow Lake Walk
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Illawong Walk
  • Illawong to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk
  • Hannels Spur Track
  • The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
  • Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
  • Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
  • The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
  • The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
  • The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
  • Teddy’s Hut
  • Tin Mine Trail
  • Ingeegoodbee Hut
  • Ingeegoodbee Trail
  • Nine Mile Trail
  • Valentines Hut, Schlinks Hilton Hut, Whites River Hut, Horse Camp Hut, Disappointment Spur Hut and Mawsons Hut.
  • AAWT will be closed south of the intersection of Valentines Trail and Schlink Pass Road to the Guthega Power Station.
  • The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.

The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:

  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Summit Walk
  • Summit Trail
  • Main Range Walk
  • Mount Stilwell Walk
  • Pallaibo Walk
  • Dead Horse Gap Walk
  • Thredbo River Walk
  • Thredbo Valley Track
  • AAWT between Dead Horse Gap and Cowombat Flat (via Snowgums Trail).

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 1.15pm to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 8.59am

Safety alerts: Summit Trail- post Winter hazards

Please be aware of hazards along the Summit Trail. The trail is rough in sections because of erosion caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt.  

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.  

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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 12.00am to Fri 7 Feb 2025, 11.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 8.57am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

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 Friday 9 August 2024 and Friday 7 February 2025. 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. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

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

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 area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.09am

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice for restoration works. Please do not enter the construction sites.

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

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-3-geography-kosciuszko-keepers-seekers-kosciuszko-national-park/local-alerts

Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

    Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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Emergency services

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