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Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 22 January 2026, 9.29am

Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 10.15am to Fri 1 May 2026, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 9.29am.

Closed areas: Illawong Trackhead closed to vehicles for upgrade

The Guthega Track Head vehicle drop off area and turning circle is closed to vehicles for construction works from Monday 10 October 2025  to Friday 1 May 2026. 

Walkers can still access the Snowies Alpine Walk and Illawong Walk. NPWS are constructing a new toilet facility at the Guthega Track Head.

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

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
2 November 2026 Closed areas Part Park Closure for Feral Animal Control Operation - early notification Details

Applies from Mon 2 Nov 2026, 6.00am to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.05am

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial control operations throughout November 2026.

Selected areas of Kosciuszko National Park will be closed, excluding weekends.

For indicative details and a map of proposed closed areas, please refer to the November 2025 closure alert, which outlines the same locations expected to be affected.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6450 5600. 

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Sat 6 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 12.43pm

Safety alerts: Geehi Dam Road - changed road conditions

Road repair works are to be carried out on Geehi dam Road from early March to 6 June 2026. The worksite is located approximately 2km south of Geehi Dam. The Geehi Dam Road remains open but will be reduced to one lane of traffic with give-way signage at the road repair site. There is increased heavy vehicle movement on the Geehi Dam Road over this period and the Middle Creek Former Snowy Scheme Site is to be used for materials storage for the project.

To assist in your journey, please use caution when driving on the Geehi Dam Road and do not enter areas of construction.

For more information, call the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 11.12am

Other planned events: Ongoing increased traffic and roadworks

There is an increase in heavy and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.

There will also be ongoing maintenance and upgrades to roads in the area as part of the project, particularly along Link and Tantangara Roads. 

To assist in planning your journey safely, please check for alerts on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website or Snowy 2.0 Traffic Schedule — Future Generation Joint Venture

For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or the Snowy 2.0 FGJV team community hotline on 1800 766 992.

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Applies from Wed 25 Feb 2026, 12.15am to Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 4.19pm

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.

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 Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.50pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Feb 2026, 1.18pm

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, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.  The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1st March 2026 and 31 August 2026, 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 reserves.  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 Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 13 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 12.29pm

Other planned events: Transport for NSW - construction works at Cascade trail head

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be undertaking culvert works on the Thredbo River bridge, Alpine Way, from Monday 23 February to Friday 13 March 2026. This is adjacent to the Cascade trail carpark.

Public parking for Cascade trail, Thredbo River track and Dead Horse Gap walking track will be limited during this time. Alternative parking is available at Dead Horse Gap.

Public access to these walks will not be affected by the works.

Please follow all directions from TfNSW and NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555 or TfNSW on 131 500.

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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 11.18am

Other planned events: Notification of ongoing 1080 baiting - wild dogs and foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 2 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park Wild Dog Plan Areas including:

  • Thredbo/Ingebyra
  • Dalgety/Paupong
  • Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah

Baiting programs will also take place in nature reserves including:

  • Paupong Nature Reserve
  • Merriangaah Nature Reserve
  • Quidong Nature Reserves

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

  • Thredbo Valley
  • Moonbah
  • Ingebyra
  • Paupong
  • Numbla Vale
  • Corrowong

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.

For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 3 Apr 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 12.44pm

Other planned events: Geehi, Behrs Flat and Old Geehi campgrounds upgrades

From Monday 2 February to Friday 3 April 2026, there will be construction to upgrade visitor facilities in small areas of the Geehi campgrounds. This includes Geehi Flats, Behrs Flat and Old Geehi campgrounds. The campgrounds will remain open, although machinery will be operating in the campgrounds during this time. Do not enter construction areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Khancoban Visitor Information Centre 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 10.45am

Safety alerts: Tom Groggin Station - suspension bridge closed

The suspension footbridge crossing the Murray River (Victorian border) at Tom Groggin Station is unsafe for pedestrian access and is closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 10.28am

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/walking-tracks/guthega-to-charlotte-pass-walk/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).

    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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