Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.28am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered

The following high altitude walks are currently snow covered:

• Main Range walk
• Summit walk
• Kosciuszko walk
• Mount Stilwell walk
• Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk

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:

• Snowshoes
• Solid walking boots
• Navigation skills and map, compass and GPS
• Plans for walks to take longer than normal.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Blue Lake lookout
  • Charlotte Pass lookout
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
  • Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko
  • Main Range walk
  • Mount Kosciuszko summit lookout
  • Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Seamans Hut
  • Snow Gums boardwalk

Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.19pm

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice while restoration works are completed. 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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Bullocks Hut

Applies from Thu 11 May 2023, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 2.01pm

Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter

Rawson Pass toilet is closed from Thursday May 11 to the end of winter. Seamans Hut toilet will remain open all winter.

You are encouraged to carry out your human waste when toilets are not available on the Main Range. Please refer to these resources for more information: 

• Carry everything out managing human waste on the Main Range
• Practice minimum impact by carrying out toileting waste

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko
  • Main Range walk
  • Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk

Applies from Sun 7 May 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 May 2023, 4.16pm

Closed areas: Snow Gums boardwalk closed due to snow and ice

The Snow Gums boardwalk in Kosciuszko National Park is closed until further notice due to snow and ice on the track. Conditions will be monitored and the boardwalk will re-open should conditions allow.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Snow Gums boardwalk

Applies from Sun 7 May 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 May 2023, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

Thredbo Valley track is closed until further notice between the following track heads due to recent snowfalls:

• Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo campground
• Bullocks Flat and Gaden Trout Hatchery

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Thredbo River picnic area
  • Thredbo Valley track adventure rides
  • Thredbo Valley track easy rides