Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 31 October 2025, 11.10am
Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.04am
to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11.04am.
Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.10am.
Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions
Areas above about 1800m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park remain snow covered:
General:
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.
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 some snow cover:
- Skis or snowshoes may be required for higher tracks. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Many tracks are largely or partly under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.
For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 5.45am
to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.15pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 7.48am.
Closed areas: Part park closure for feral animal control operation
A map of the closed areas can be viewed here.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed from 5:45 am, Monday 10 November to 8:15 pm, Friday 28 November 2025, excluding weekends.
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 sign posted section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along Illawong track. [NB: not on official AAWT Maps]
- Rennix walk
- Rainbow Lake walk
- Porcupine walk
- Waterfall walk
- Illawong walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat 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 towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
- The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap walk and Kosciuszko walk.
- Cootapatamba Hut
- Pilot Wilderness Area (excepting the Australian Alps Walking Track route from Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat)
- Moonbah, Grosses Plain and Ingebyra areas
- Teddys Hut
- The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile Trail sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way)
- Tin Mine trail
- The area east of Whites River corridor and west of the Brassy Mountains.
The following areas will remain open:
- Resort areas
- Public road corridors
- 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).
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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.04am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.10am
Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions
Areas above about 1800m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park remain snow covered:
General:
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.
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 some snow cover:
- Skis or snowshoes may be required for higher tracks. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Many tracks are largely or partly under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.
For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 9.59am to Sun 23 Nov 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.05am
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 29 Oct 2025, 11.42am to Fri 14 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Oct 2025, 11.45am
Safety alerts: Thredbo Alpine Village pindone rabbit control program
Kosciuszko Thredbo (KT) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. The program will take place between Monday 27 October 2025 and Friday 14 November 2025 at Thredbo Alpine Village, within Kosciuszko National Park.
All baiting locations will be signposted. Free feeding using non-poisoned oats will be undertaken before using pindone oats.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets may be affected by pindone. Pets must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, call the NPWS Resorts Environmental Services on 02 6450 5616.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 7.46am
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks partial closure
The Thredbo Valley Track is closed to all visitors between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat. The track between Bullocks Flat and Thredbo River Picnic Area is open for cycling.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 5.45am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 7.48am
Closed areas: Part park closure for feral animal control operation
A map of the closed areas can be viewed here.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed from 5:45 am, Monday 10 November to 8:15 pm, Friday 28 November 2025, excluding weekends.
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 sign posted section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along Illawong track. [NB: not on official AAWT Maps]
- Rennix walk
- Rainbow Lake walk
- Porcupine walk
- Waterfall walk
- Illawong walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk
- Snowies Alpine Walk: Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat 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 towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
- The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap walk and Kosciuszko walk.
- Cootapatamba Hut
- Pilot Wilderness Area (excepting the Australian Alps Walking Track route from Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat)
- Moonbah, Grosses Plain and Ingebyra areas
- Teddys Hut
- The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile Trail sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way)
- Tin Mine trail
- The area east of Whites River corridor and west of the Brassy Mountains.
The following areas will remain open:
- Resort areas
- Public road corridors
- 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).
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 2.35pm to Sat 8 Nov 2025, 2.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 8.56pm
Closed areas: Thredbo Diggings Campground Post-Winter Closures
Thredbo Diggings Campground is closed for post-winter maintenance from Monday 27 October 2025 to Saturday 8 November 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 12.01am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 4.52pm
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 1 September 2025 and 28 February 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 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 Mon 22 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Thursday 25th September to Friday 26 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in the Adaminaby/Yaouk Wild Dog Plan Area. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- The Yaouk/Adaminaby area from Lone Pine Trail to Lake Eucumbene and Denison
- Yaouk Nature Reserve and Scabby Range Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 Tumut NPWS office for more information on 6947 7000
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Applies from Sun 24 Aug 2025, 12.15am to Tue 24 Feb 2026, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Oct 2025, 9.38am
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 August 2025 to 24th February 2026 . 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 Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.30am to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 6.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Oct 2025, 10.46am
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dog/Foxes
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Thursday 7 August 2025 to Thursday 5 February 2026. 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 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 and 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 Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.45pm
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 Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 12.03pm
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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.45pm
Other planned events: Tom Groggin camping area - upgrade works
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin camping area throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities, including fire pits and picnic tables, rehabilitation planting, restoration of damaged campground surfaces, and construction of a new shelter at the day use area.
As a result, some areas of the lower campground will be closed to camping throughout winter 2025 to allow surfaces to rehabilitate. The majority of Tom Groggin will remain open to camping.
Visitors may experience some delays during construction works. Please comply with all instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.51am
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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