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Perisher Range cross-country ski trails

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
10 November 2025	Closed areas	Part park closure for feral animal control operation	Details
Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.43pm NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 10 November and 7pm, Friday 28 November 2025. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm on Friday, to 6am on Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. The following areas will be closed: The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track. Rennix Walk Rainbow Lake Walk Porcupine Walk Waterfall Walk Illawong Walk Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk Hannels Spur Track The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser) The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west. Cootapatamba Hut Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south. Teddy’s Hut Tin Mine Trail The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains. The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation: The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open. Kosciuszko Walk Summit Walk Summit Trail Main Range Walk Mount Stilwell Walk Pallaibo Walk Dead Horse Gap Walk Thredbo River Walk Thredbo Valley Track For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757). Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 8.16am

Safety alerts: Ngarigo campground access - exercise caution

Please be aware that the Ngarigo campground access road is currently snow-covered and may pose a hazard to vehicles exiting and entering the campground, particularly in the mornings when snow cover is frozen.

Please exercise caution when using the road. Park users are reminded that penalties apply for failing to carry tyre chains in Kosciuszko National Park during winter (4WDs exempt).

For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555.

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Applies from Sun 25 May 2025, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 8.16am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions

Areas above 1600m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are typically snow covered in winter:

General:

Refer to our Alpine Safety page.
Complete a trip intention form before your visit.
Hire a PLB
Refer to Mountain Safety Collective Backcountry conditions report

Be prepared:

Low visibility, extreme winds, heavy snowfalls can all occur without warning.
Wear and carry appropriate clothing, carry navigation equipment and be prepared for extreme conditions.
Track surfaces and signs may not be visible.

Travel with care:

Choose your routes carefully and ensure you have sound navigation skills
Steep and icy terrain and thin snow/ice cover over rivers and lakes can make travel very dangerous.

Avalanche:

There is a risk of avalanches in the higher areas of Kosciuszko National Park, particularly on Main Range and around Mount Kosciuszko.
Steeper, treeless slopes and the tops of ridges where overhanging cornices develop carry the greatest risk.
Snow stability varies with wind, temperature and the amount and patterns of snowfall.
Avalanches can occur at any time through winter and can be fatal.
Back country travellers should check snow and weather conditions before departure and remain alert.

Perisher/Main Range - areas above about 1600m, including: Kosciuszko walk Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Main Range walking track, Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track, Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher walk, Perisher to Bullocks Flat walk, Mt Stillwell walk, Snowgums boardwalk, Porcupine track, Hanells Spur walk, Illawong walk, Schlink Hut walk and Dead Horse Gap walking track:

Expect continuous snow cover:

Skis or snowshoes recommended. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
Take a map and compass and know how to use them. All tracks are under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.

Sub-alpine - areas above 1500m - Rainbow Lake walk, Rennix walk, Thredbo River track:

Expect long stretches of snow cover with occasional continuous coverage:

Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip. It is recommended that you carry skis or snowshoes.
Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Sections of tracks will not be obvious and most don't have above snow markers.
Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes due to slippery surfaces.

For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.57am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks partial closure

The Thredbo Valley Track is now closed to cyclists for winter between Thredbo Resort and Gaden Trout Hatchery. The track between Gaden and Thredbo River Picnic Area is open for cycling.

Walking is permitted between:

Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo campground
Bullocks Flat to Gaden, and
Bullocks Walking track.

Ngarigo campground to Bullocks Flat remains closed to all users due to track conditions and maintenance works in progress.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.

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Applies from Sun 25 May 2025, 9.19am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 25 May 2025, 9.24am

Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter

Rawson Pass toilet is closed until the end of winter 2025. 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:

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 11.21am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/snow-sports-facilities/perisher-range-crosscountry-ski-trails/local-alerts

Park info

in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

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: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

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Emergency services

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