Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park
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Last reviewed: Sun 4 June 2023, 12.10pm
Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 2.37pm to Sun 2 Jul 2023, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 12.10pm.
Areas closed from 4.30pm on Monday 15 May to 9.30am on Monday 3 July 2023 for geo-technical works. The following caves and walk are closed:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 4.21pm
The Port Phillip trail causeway is closed due to flooding until further notice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 2.37pm to Sun 2 Jul 2023, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 12.10pm
Areas closed from 4.30pm on Monday 15 May to 9.30am on Monday 3 July 2023 for geo-technical works. The following caves and walk are closed:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 4.27pm to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 4.45pm
Black Andrew Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Monday 12 June to 8.00pm, Friday 23 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation, Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Tumut NPWS office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 9.01am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.50am
The Southern section of Kosciuszko National Park and Clareks Hill Nature Reserve will be closed from 8am Monday 12 June 2023 till 5pm Friday 16 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Khancoban park office on 02 60708400.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.28am
The following high altitude walks are currently snow covered:
Other walks have shorter sections of snow and ice cover. 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 winter conditions with:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.52pm
Two Sticks Road will be closed for firetrail maintenance works from February 27th to 16th of June, 2023. The southern end of Two Sticks Road will remain open, closures will be in place north of the Blue Range Road intersection. Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff.
Kenya Trail is closed to all vehicles due to firetrail conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.51pm
Visitor access may be impacted due to upcoming roadworks within the Eastern precinct of Brindabella National Park taking place between February 27th and June 16th, 2023. These include:
Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff. Please check the NPWS website for relevant road closures that may be in place during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 12.28pm to Sat 24 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.38pm
Tinderry Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Monday 12 June to 8.00pm, Friday 23 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Queanbeyan on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9.02am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.15pm
O'Hares campground is closed until Friday 9 June 2023 due to roadworks.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 11.19am to Mon 26 Jun 2023, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 11.27am
Scabby Range Nature Reserve is closed from 7am Tuesday 13th June to 6pm Saturday 24th June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation targeting pigs and deer.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
For more information contact NPWS Tumut 6947 7000
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Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 3.06pm to Sat 10 Jun 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 May 2023, 12.34pm
Tom Groggin campground and day use area will be partially closed from the Monday 24 April to Wednesday 10 June 2023. Significant maintenance works including the formalisation of vehicle tracks within the campground and rehabilitation planting will be underway during this period. Traffic controls may be in place for some parts of this work.
The Alpine National Park (Victoria) and Bicentennial National trail will remain accessible via the Tom Groggin access road and Murray River crossing. Tom Groggin horse camp is not affected by the works and will remain open.
All NSW NPWS campgrounds require an online booking.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Sun 7 May 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 May 2023, 12.00pm
Thredbo Valley track is closed until further notice between the following track heads due to recent snowfalls:
Please abide by IMBA guidelines and don't ride on wet tracks. Please check back for updates as these closures may change.
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 Wed 12 Apr 2023, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 3.30pm
Heavy Machinery working in Tin Mines campsite area
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 10.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 7.11am
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Monday 1 May 2023 until Wednesday 1 November 2023 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 Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 4.45pm
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.
Post-winter closures due to wet weather trail conditions
The following roads and trails are closed until further notice:
Detour due to construction works
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 is 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 Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Apr 2023, 5.40pm
Grassy Flat trail, Murray Gates trail and Rileys Flat trail will be intermittently closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 20 March 2023. The Bicentennial National trail (from Tom Groggin to Geehi) will not be closed as part of these works. Closed areas will be signposted and gates for public access will be locked for the duration of these works.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 13 Apr 2023, 9.28am to Sun 16 Jul 2023, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 12.07pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, and Wadjan Nature Reserve from 24th of April 2023 to 16th July 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.52am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Apr 2023, 10.34am
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 Thursday 1 September 2022 and Tuesday 28 February 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 Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 2.53pm
The Old Mountain Road walking track is closed due to damage from the 2019-2020 bushfires. The walking track will remain closed until hazardous fire affected trees are removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Centre 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.29am
The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2025, 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 Sat 23 Apr 2022, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 8.49am
Buddong Falls track is closed until further notice due to fire damage and unsafe conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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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/show-caves/yarrangobilly-north-glory-cave/local-alerts
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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