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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10.56am
Safety alerts: Increased heavy traffic and roadworks around Wares Yards Campground access
There is an increase in heavy machinery and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park due to the Snowy 2.0 project. Visitors are likely to encounter heavy machinery and trucks whilst accessing Wares Yards campground, this will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the project. For further information please go to Snowy 2.0 Traffic Schedule — Future Generation Joint Venture
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10.55am
Other planned events: Ongoing increased traffic and roadworks
There is an increase in heavy and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.
There will also be ongoing maintenance and upgrades to roads in the area as part of the project, particularly along Link and Tantangara Roads.
To assist in planning your journey safely, please check for alerts on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website or Snowy 2.0 Traffic Schedule — Future Generation Joint Venture.
For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or the Snowy 2.0 FGJV team community hotline on 1800 766 992.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 12.55pm
Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure
Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently until further notice for Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:
- Areas of Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site.
- Tantangara Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall.
- For up-to-date timings on controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 12.50pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
The following areas are closed from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027 due to the Snowy 2.0 works:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4WD trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
This closure applies unless otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5.31pm
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.
Road Closures
Olsens Road BEYOND Geehi Dam. Olsens Road remains open from the Alpine Way to Geehi Dam.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
- Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
- Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain 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.
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
- 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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