Illawong walk

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 3 June 2026, 8.47am

Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 10.15am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.47am.

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 30 October 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.

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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: Sat 16 May 2026, 9.44am 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 more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6450 5600. Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.32am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 2.52pm

Other planned events: Winter road closures 2026

The following roads are closed from 10am Friday 5 June until Friday 2 October 2026:

KNP5 - Cabramurra to Khancoban Road
Olsen's Lookout Road
Geehi Dam Road
Kings Cross Road
Tumut Ponds Trail

For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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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