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Cascade trail

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
10 November 2025	Closed areas	Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control - Advanced Closure Notice	Details
Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 May 2025, 9.58am The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 10 November and 7pm, Friday 28 November 2025. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 6am Monday. 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: The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track. Rennix Walk Rainbow Lake Walk Porcupine Walk Waterfall Walk Illawong Walk Guthega 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 The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains. The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation: The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open. Kosciuszko Walk Summit Walk Summit Trail Main Range Walk Mount Stilwell Walk Pallaibo Walk Dead Horse Gap Walk Thredbo River Walk Thredbo Valley Track For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757). Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks Partial Closure

The Thredbo Valley Track is now closed for winter between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat/Skitube Carpark D.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 8.52am

Other planned events: Notice of Pindone rabbit control program - Thredbo

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. This program will take place between Monday 28 April and Friday 30 May 2025 within the Thredbo Lease Area, within Kosciuszko National Park.

All baiting locations will be signposted, and include the village, golf course and on the mountain. Free feeding using non-poisoned carrots 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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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).

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Emergency services

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