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Mount Stilwell walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 23 March 2023, 2.33pm

Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 2.33pm.

Closed areas: Mt Stilwell Walking Track Partial closure for track upgrade

The Mount Stilwell walking track will be partially closed between the Lookout and the summit of Mt Stilwell due to track upgrade works.  This closure will be in place between 13-31st March, 2023.  The section from the Trackhead to the Lookout (approximately 800m) will remain open during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
1 April 2023 Closed areas Kosciuszko Road closed for event Details

Applies from Sat 1 Apr 2023, 10.00am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6.28pm

Access via Kosciuszko Rd to some parts of Kosciuszko National Park will be closed on Saturday 1 April 2023 from 10:00 until 5pm for the Snowy Classic cycling event. Access will only be possible outside these times. Impacts include access to:

  • Thredbo Picnic Area
  • Creel / waste Point
  • Sawpit Creek including:
    • Kosciuszko Education Centre
    • Kosciuszko Tourist park
    • Sawpit Walk
    • Pallaibo Walk
    • Waterfall Walk
  • Wilsons Valley
  • Rennix Walk
  • Island Bend
  • Guthega
  • Illawong Walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Rainbow Lk Walk
  • Smiggin Holes
  • Perisher
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Charlotte Pass including:
    • Village
    • Snow Gums boardwalk
    • Mt Stilwell Walk
    • Main Range Walk
    • Summit Trail and Summit Walk

 

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

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 8.02am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 2.58pm

Closed areas: Track Upgrade Closure , Albina Traverse Section of the Main Range Walk 13 March to 28 April 2023

The Albina Traverse section of the Main Range Walk will be closed from Monday 13th March until Friday 28th April 2023 whilst essential upgrades are undertaken to the existing track surface. Walkers are free to divert off track around the work site by travelling below the traverse via Lake Albina or along the Mount Northcote ridgeline above. However please be aware that when walking off track:

  • Walkers are advised to have map and compass or avoid walking off track in poor visibility conditions
  • Walkers should avoid following cairns, non-hardened footpads or walking single file and instead should spread out
  • Walkers should travel on more durable vegetation types such as grasses rather than heath or other sensitive vegetation

For more information, contact the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.

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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-stilwell-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. Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information. 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).

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