Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 8 November 2023, 8.37am
Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3.20pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 8.37am.
Other planned events: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
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 spring conditions with:
- Solid/waterproof walking boots
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plan for all walks to take longer than normal.
If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.57pm to Wed 13 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 11.35am
Closed areas: Summit walk and Mount Kosciuszko Summit closed
The Summit walk beyond Rawson Pass and Mount Kosciuszko Summit are closed for helicopter operations from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm on:
- Monday 11 December 2023
- Tuesday 12 December 2023
- Wednesday 13 December 2023
Helicopter sling load operations will be underway from Seamans Hut helipad to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. The operations are part of the Summit walk upgrade project.
This closure is dependent on weather and flying conditions. Please check this alert for updates closer to the closure dates.
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Applies from Mon 20 Nov 2023, 5.30am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 10.27am
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed for event
Thredbo Valley track and surrounding areas will be closed from Thursday 7 December to Saturday 9 December 2023 for an event.
The following tracks are closed from 5.30am to 7.30pm, Thursday 7 December 2023:
- Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo Resort and Bullocks Flat
- Muzzlewood track
- Bullocks walking track
- Bundilla accessible track
The lower Thredbo Valley Track will remain open with access from Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area to the Skitube Bridge. There is no access from the Skitube Bridge to Bullocks Flat, Lake Crackenback and the upper Thredbo Valley track.
The following tracks are closed on Friday 8 December 2023:
- Main Range walk between the Summit walk and Blue Lake, from 6.30am to 2pm
- Snowies Alpine walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track and Illawong walk, from 6.30am to 4.30pm
- Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 11am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023
- Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 5am, Friday 8 December to 12am, Saturday 9 December 2023
The following tracks are closed on Saturday 9 December 2023:
- Upper Thredbo Valley track, including Muzzlewood track, Bullocks walking track and Bundilla accessible track, from 12am to 7pm
- Lower Thredbo Valley track, from 12am to 4pm.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 10 Nov 2023, 12.42pm to Tue 23 Apr 2024, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 4.28pm
Other planned events: Track upgrades on Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
Sections of Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk are affected by upgrades from Friday 10 November 2023 to mid-April 2024. Expect delays and diversions, and follow signage on tracks.
Repairs will take place on the Charlotte Pass to Rawson Pass section of the walk from November 2023 until further notice. Other sections of the Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk may close for up to a week in February 2024. There will be alternate access to the summit via Kosciuszko walk (from Thredbo) or the Main Range walk (from Charlotte Pass). This alert will be updated with closure dates as they become available.
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Alpine Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 8.37am
Other planned events: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
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 spring conditions with:
- Solid/waterproof walking boots
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plan for all walks to take longer than normal.
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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