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Nichols Gorge walking track

High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 21 Aug 2026, 4.02pm to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 8.28am

Closed areas: Blue Waterholes campground closed for upgrade work

Blue Waterholes campground is closed until Friday 27th November 2026 for significant upgrades. Alternative campgrounds include Magpie Flat campground and Cooleman Mountain campground. Public access will still be permitted to Blue Waterholes day use area to access Clarke and Nichols Gorge walking tracks

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.05am to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.09am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 1st September 2026 until 28th February 2027.
The program will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in:

  • Brindabella National Park
  • Bimberi Nature Reserve
  • Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
  • Oak Creek Nature Reserve


Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on (02) 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.49am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.23am

Closed areas: Pryor's Hut Temporary Closure

Pryor's Hut is temporarily closed to ensure public safety while maintenance works are undertaken to remove asbestos.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. The duration of the closure is currently unknown while maintenance works are being planned and completed. This webpage will be updated when a reopening date is confirmed.

For further information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Area Office on (02) 6229 7166.

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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/nichols-gorge-walking-track/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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