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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.30am to Sun 10 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.58am
Closed areas: Area closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking an aerial pest control operation in Paupong Nature Reserve and Ngadang Nature Reserve. These areas will be closed from 7am to 8pm from Monday 4th May to Sunday 10th May 2026.
This operation could be postponed due to unfavourable weather or logistical problems.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the Reserves. Please do not enter these areas of the park during this time.
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 10.15am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.33am
Closed areas: Illawong Trackhead closed to vehicles for upgrade
The Guthega Track Head vehicle drop off area and turning circle is closed to vehicles for construction works from Monday 10 October 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026.
Walkers can still access the Snowies Alpine Walk and Illawong Walk. NPWS are constructing a new toilet facility at the Guthega Track Head.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 5.10pm
Safety alerts: Thredbo Alpine Village pindone rabbit control program
Kosciuszko Thredbo (KT) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. The program will take place between Monday20 April 2026 and Friday 22 May 2026 at Thredbo Alpine Village, within Kosciuszko National Park.
All baiting locations will be signposted. Free feeding using non-poisoned carrots will be undertaken before using pindone carrots.
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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Applies from Tue 10 Mar 2026, 12.03am to Wed 13 May 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.31pm
Other planned events: Delays on Khancoban to Kiandra Drive (Snow Ridge Road)
Snowy Hydro is conducting maintenance works on Tumut Ponds Dam wall from Tuesday 10 March to Wednesday 13 May 2026. Expect delays and partial closures on the Khancoban to Kiandra Drive (Snow Ridge Road) at Tumut Ponds Dam on the following dates:
Road closures for up to two hours at a time on:
- Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Tuesday 17 March 2026
- Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Friday 17 April 2026
- Monday 4 May 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
Partial road closure, expect delays on:
- Tuesday 10 March 2026
- Wednesday 13 May 2026
Construction works will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For more information, contact:
- Snowy Hydro - Kieran Wells (Project Manager) on 0460 775 396
- Matthew Warner (Site Manager) on 0428 157 545
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Snow Gums boardwalk closed for maintenance
The Snow Gums boardwalk at Charlotte Pass track head will be closed from 20 April 2026 to enable the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to undertake major maintenance before winter. The boardwalk will remain closed until further notice.
Visitors are instructed to obey all signage and directions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on (02) 6450 5550.
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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Sat 6 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.51am
Safety alerts: Geehi Dam Road - changed road conditions
Road repair works are to be carried out on Geehi Dam Road from early March to 6 June 2026. The worksite is located approximately 2km south of Geehi Dam. The Geehi Dam Road remains open but will be reduced to one lane of traffic with give-way signage at the road repair site. There is increased heavy vehicle movement on the Geehi Dam Road over this period and the Middle Creek Former Snowy Scheme Site is to be used for materials storage for the project.
To assist in your journey, please use caution when driving on the Geehi Dam Road and do not enter areas of construction.
For more information, call the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400
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Applies from Wed 25 Feb 2026, 12.15am to Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2026, 1.07pm
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 25th February 2026 to 25th August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 11.12am
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 Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.52am
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 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2026, 8.43am
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 Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.44am
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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