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Hunting mouse-ear hawkweed

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 15 November 2023, 4.28pm

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.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.43pm

Other planned events: Kosciuszko NP Road maintenance - Geehi Flats Campground & Behrs Flat

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.

  • Geehi Flats Day Use area
  • Geehi Flats Campgrounds
  • Behrs Flats

for more information please contact the Khancoban Office on 60708400

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

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).

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 28 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 10.23am

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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

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/volunteer-activities/hunting-mouse-ear-hawkweed/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).

    Eligible pensioners can apply for a complementary NPWS concession pass, to get free park entry. Download the exemption form (154KB doc). Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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