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Cascade trail

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 17 November 2023, 2.02pm

Applies from Fri 20 Oct 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.02pm.

Closed areas: Update - Area closed for feral animal control - Pilot Wilderness, Kosciuszko National Park

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial shooting operations in the Pilot Wilderness Area between Monday 20th and Thursday 30th November (excluding weekends). This program will target deer, pigs, foxes, goats, cats and wild dogs. Other species will not be targeted.

Closure notices are placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

NPWS’s first priority is the safety of visitors. The Australian Alps Walking Track - Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat - along sections of Cascades, Pilot Creek, Snow Gums and Cowombat Trail will remain open during the program. The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way) will be closed Monday to Friday for the duration of this operation.

Trail users must stay on the trail. Occasionally, trail users may experience short waits while this operation is conducted. This will provide an extra layer of safety precautions. Please obey all directions from NPWS staff.

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. Please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or at 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) with any queries related to the park closures.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.12am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Track closed due to wet conditions

Thredbo Valley track is closed from Thredbo Resort to Gaden Trout Hatchery, including Muzzlewood track, due to wet conditions.

Please check back for updates.

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 20 Nov 2023, 5.30am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 10.27am

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed for event

Thredbo Valley track and surrounding areas will be closed from Thursday 7 December to Saturday 9 December 2023 for an event.

The following tracks are closed from 5.30am to 7.30pm, Thursday 7 December 2023:

  • Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Bullocks walking track
  • Bundilla accessible track

The lower Thredbo Valley Track will remain open with access from Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area to the Skitube Bridge. There is no access from the Skitube Bridge to Bullocks Flat, Lake Crackenback and the upper Thredbo Valley track.

The following tracks are closed on Friday 8 December 2023:

  • Main Range walk between the Summit walk and Blue Lake, from 6.30am to 2pm
  • Snowies Alpine walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track and Illawong walk, from 6.30am to 4.30pm
  • Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 11am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023
  • Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 5am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023

The following tracks are closed on Saturday 9 December 2023:

  • Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 12am to 7pm
  • Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 12am to 4pm.

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 Tue 21 Nov 2023, 8.39am to Thu 7 Dec 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 9.18am

Closed areas: Thredbo River track closed

Thredbo River track is closed between Thredbo and Dead Horse Gap until further notice while essential work is undertaken. Please obey all signs and directions from NPWS staff.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Sat 28 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Nov 2023, 10.15am

Safety alerts: Track works on Dead Horse Gap walk and Thredbo River walk

There will be ongoing track works on Thredbo River track and Dead Horse Gap track throughout the 2023/2024 hiking season. Please follow any detours in place and stay out of work sites.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600. 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/things-to-do/cycling-trails/cascade-trail/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).

    Eligible pensioners can apply for a complementary NPWS concession pass, to get free park entry. Download the exemption form (154KB doc). Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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