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Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 13 December 2024, 4.34pm

Applies from Fri 13 Dec 2024, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 4.34pm.

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for Feral Animal Control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting operations in the Summit areas of Kosciuszko National Park including walking tracks and trails and areas surrounding Mt Kosciuszko.

The area of the park will be closed 7pm to 6am daily, Wednesday 18 December to Saturday 21 December 2024 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points in Kosciuszko National Park.

This program will target feral animals to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Areas closed include,

  • Summit Trail
  • Summit Walk
  • Main Range Walking Track
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Hannel’s Spur Walking Track
  • Seaman’s Hut
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Rawson’s Pass

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).

Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 3.05pm to Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 3.19pm.

Closed areas: Kosciuszko Summit and Summit Walk closure

The following areas are closed from 7am to 10am on Monday 16 December 2024 for helicopter operations:

  • The Summit Walk will be closed beyond Rawson Pass
  • Summit area of Mount Kosciuszko)

Please note this closure is weather dependent.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 8.25pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Dec 2024, 4.12pm

Fires - Advice: Toms Farm Creek

There is a fire in this park called Toms Farm Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 13 Dec 2024, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 4.34pm

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for Feral Animal Control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting operations in the Summit areas of Kosciuszko National Park including walking tracks and trails and areas surrounding Mt Kosciuszko.

The area of the park will be closed 7pm to 6am daily, Wednesday 18 December to Saturday 21 December 2024 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points in Kosciuszko National Park.

This program will target feral animals to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Areas closed include,

  • Summit Trail
  • Summit Walk
  • Main Range Walking Track
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Hannel’s Spur Walking Track
  • Seaman’s Hut
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Rawson’s Pass

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 Wed 11 Dec 2024, 3.14pm to Tue 17 Dec 2024, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2024, 3.16pm

Other planned events: Notification of helicopter operations - Dead Horse Gap Walk - Tuesday 17th December 2024 8:00am - 300pm

Helicopter sling load operations are scheduled to occur from the Dead Horse Gap carpark on the Alpine Way to the Dead Horse Gap Walk on Tuesday 17th December 2024 between 8:00am and 3:00pm (dependant on weather and flying conditions).

The helicopter operations are part of the Dead Horse Gap Walk Renewal project. The Walk will remain open however pedestrian control will be in place, and visitors may experience delays while materials are flown over or near impacted areas.

Stop/slow traffic control will also be in place on the Alpine Way between the Cascades and Dead Horse Gap carparks for the duration of the operation. Short delays may be experienced when accessing through these areas to and from the Cascades carpark.

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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/kosciuszko-walk-thredbo-to-mount-kosciuszko/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

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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

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