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| 9 December 2023 | Fire bans | Total Fire Ban | Details |
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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.04pm A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service. |
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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 4.34pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 1.48pm
Geehi Walls and Major Clews fire trails will be closed from Wednesday 29 November 2023 until Friday 15th December 2023 for roadworks. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban area office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.43pm
Kosciuszko National Park - Geehi Precinct
Road works at the below locations will commence between the 5th December 2023 to the 31st Dec 2023. During this time Heavy Grading and resheeting of trails will commence. Works are due to finish before the school holidays.
for more information please contact the Khancoban Office on 60708400
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Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.57pm to Wed 13 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 11.35am
The Summit walk beyond Rawson Pass and Mount Kosciuszko Summit are closed for helicopter operations from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm on:
Helicopter sling load operations will be underway from Seamans Hut helipad to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. The operations are part of the Summit walk upgrade project.
This closure is dependent on weather and flying conditions. Please check this alert for updates closer to the closure dates.
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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
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:
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:
The following tracks are closed on Saturday 9 December 2023:
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 24 Oct 2023, 2.05pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 12.06pm
South Glory Cave is closed until further notice for safety inspections and monitoring. The South Glory Arch area remains open to the public.
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Applies from Fri 10 Nov 2023, 12.42pm to Tue 23 Apr 2024, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 4.28pm
Sections of Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk are affected by upgrades from Friday 10 November 2023 to mid-April 2024. Expect delays and diversions, and follow signage on tracks.
Repairs will take place on the Charlotte Pass to Rawson Pass section of the walk from November 2023 until further notice. Other sections of the Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk may close for up to a week in February 2024. There will be alternate access to the summit via Kosciuszko walk (from Thredbo) or the Main Range walk (from Charlotte Pass). This alert will be updated with closure dates as they become available.
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Alpine Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 1 Nov 2023, 12.00am to Wed 1 May 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 9.49am
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Wednesday 1 November 2023 to the Wednesday 1 May 2024 in the following parks:
Affected areas of the southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park include:
Entry into baiting locations will be identified by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 contact the NPWS Upper Murray area office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 6.17am
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.
Road/trail closures
The following roads and trails are closed until further notice:
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
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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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Oct 2023, 10.26am
The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027, unless the closure is 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 Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 8.37am
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
Snow covered walks can be more difficult to follow, slippery, icy and steep. There is also a risk of long falls and slides as you cross slopes. You should be prepared for spring conditions with:
If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.
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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 4.04pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Oct 2023, 8.08am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Sunday 31 December 2023, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 9.18am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/ogilvies-creek-picnic-area/local-alerts
The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).
Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way
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: Single and Multi-Day passes available from Khancoban Visitor Centre's 24-hour vending machines, or via the Park'nPay app.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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