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Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sun 24 September 2023, 10.43am

Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Aug 2023, 11.22am.

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered

The following high altitude walks are snow covered for the rest of the winter season:

  • Main Range walk
  • Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk
  • Kosciuszko walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
  • Illawong walk
  • Snow Gums boardwalk
  • Porcupine walk
  • Charlotte Pass to Perisher walk
  • Rennix walk
  • Schlink Hut walking track
  • Threbo River track
  • Rainbow Lake walk
  • Dead Horse Gap walk
  • Cascade Hut trail

Other walks may have shorter sections of snow and ice cover. 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 winter conditions with:

  • Snowshoes (and solid/waterproof walking boots), skis or splitboard
  • Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
  • Plans for all walks to take longer than normal
  • Winter clothing.

If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.

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Applies from Thu 11 May 2023, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.43am.

Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter

Rawson Pass toilet is closed from Thursday May 11 2023 to the end of winter. 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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 12 Jun 2023, 9.16am to Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Areas of the Geehi precinct closed for winter

The following areas in the Geehi precinct will be closed for winter from Monday 12 June to Friday 29 September 2023:

  • Behrs Flat campground
  • Old Geehi campground
  • Geehi Walls trail
  • Major Clews trail

Geehi Flats campground will remain open. For more information, please contact the Khancoban Visitor Centre 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Aug 2023, 11.22am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered

The following high altitude walks are snow covered for the rest of the winter season:

  • Main Range walk
  • Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk
  • Kosciuszko walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
  • Illawong walk
  • Snow Gums boardwalk
  • Porcupine walk
  • Charlotte Pass to Perisher walk
  • Rennix walk
  • Schlink Hut walking track
  • Threbo River track
  • Rainbow Lake walk
  • Dead Horse Gap walk
  • Cascade Hut trail

Other walks may have shorter sections of snow and ice cover. 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 winter conditions with:

  • Snowshoes (and solid/waterproof walking boots), skis or splitboard
  • Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
  • Plans for all walks to take longer than normal
  • Winter clothing.

If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.

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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/mount-kosciuszko-summit-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).

    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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