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Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.12am
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Track closed due to wet conditions
Thredbo Valley track is closed from Thredbo Resort to Gaden Trout Hatchery, including Muzzlewood track, due to wet conditions.
Please check back for updates.
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 Tue 28 Nov 2023, 4.34pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 4.45pm
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park Road Closures - Geehi Walls & Major Clews trails
Kosciuszko National Park - Road Closure
Geehi Walls and Major Clews Fire Trails will be closed from Wednesday 29th November 2023 until Friday 8th December 2023 due to road works. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
for further information please contact the Khancoban NPWS office on 02 60708400
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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 3.02pm to Sat 23 Dec 2023, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 10.10am
Closed areas: Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas closed for feral animal control
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking aerial shooting operations in the Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas between Monday 11 December and Friday 22 December 2023.
The Australian Alps Walking Track and the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride will remain open for the duration of the program. Trail users must stay on the trail.
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like further information about the closed areas please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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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
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed for event
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:
- Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat
- Muzzlewood track
- Bullocks walking track
- Bundilla accessible track
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:
- Main Range walk between the Summit walk and Blue Lake, from 6.30am to 2pm
- Snowies Alpine walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track and Illawong walk, from 6.30am to 4.30pm
- Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 11am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023
- Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 5am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023
The following tracks are closed on Saturday 9 December 2023:
- Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 12am to 7pm
- Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 12am to 4pm.
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 21 Nov 2023, 8.39am to Thu 7 Dec 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 9.18am
Closed areas: Thredbo River track closed
Thredbo River track is closed between Thredbo and Dead Horse Gap until further notice while essential work is undertaken. Please obey all signs and directions from NPWS staff.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 20 Oct 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Update - Area closed for feral animal control - Pilot Wilderness, Kosciuszko National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial shooting operations in the Pilot Wilderness Area between Monday 20th and Thursday 30th November (excluding weekends). This program will target deer, pigs, foxes, goats, cats and wild dogs. Other species will not be targeted.
Closure notices are placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
NPWS’s first priority is the safety of visitors. The Australian Alps Walking Track - Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat - along sections of Cascades, Pilot Creek, Snow Gums and Cowombat Trail will remain open during the program. The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way) will be closed Monday to Friday for the duration of this operation.
Trail users must stay on the trail. Occasionally, trail users may experience short waits while this operation is conducted. This will provide an extra layer of safety precautions. Please obey all directions from NPWS staff.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. Please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or at 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) with any queries related to the park closures.
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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
Other planned events: Track upgrades on Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
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
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 baiting program
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:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- Kosciuszko National Park (southern precinct)
Affected areas of the southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park include:
- Geehi Walls and Major Clews trails
- Indi and Tiger trails
- The Khancoban/Cabramurra Road
- Yellow Bog Road
- Greg Greg trail
- Tooma River trail
- Everards trail
- Spring Flat Creek trail
- Maragle
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
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites
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:
- Geehi Dam/Olsens Road
- Grassy Flat trail
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
- Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
- Bradley/O'Brien's Hut, Brooks Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harvey's Hut (under repair), Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Vickery's Hut (under repair), and Dry Dam Ski Shelter.
- Warning: Please take care as there may be broken glass/nails that are uncovered since NPWS made records and cleaned up these sites. Please do not disturb the sites or remove artefacts.
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
- Access to the southern end of Tantangara Reservoir via Quarry trail is closed to the public.
- Access to the southern end boat ramp is open, but may be subject to short-term closures.
- Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.
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 Sat 28 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Nov 2023, 10.15am
Safety alerts: Track works on Dead Horse Gap walk and Thredbo River walk
There will be ongoing track works on Thredbo River track and Dead Horse Gap track throughout the 2023/2024 hiking season. Please follow any detours in place and stay out of work sites.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
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:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4WD trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
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
Other planned events: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
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:
- Solid/waterproof walking boots
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plan for all walks to take longer than normal.
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 Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 2.51pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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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
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
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
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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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Feb 2024, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 4.32pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 10 August 2023 and Thursday 8 February 2024. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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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