Rainbow Lake walking track

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
2 November 2026	Closed areas	Part Park Closure for Feral Animal Control Operation - early notification	Details
Applies from Mon 2 Nov 2026, 6.00am to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 9.44am NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial control operations throughout November 2026. Selected areas of Kosciuszko National Park will be closed, excluding weekends. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6450 5600. Details

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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.41am

Other planned events: Vegetation works on the lower Thredbo Valley track

Vegetation works are being carried out on the lower Thredbo Valley track, just downstream of the Skitube Bridge to Gaden Trout Hatchery. Works will continue from 5 June 2026 for approximately 2 weeks, depending on weather.

This area is currently closed to cyclists, but you can walk along the track. Contractors are aware of walker traffic.

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Applies from Sat 30 May 2026, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 2.07pm

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

The following sections of the Thredbo Valley Track are closed to cyclists:

Thredbo Resort to Bullocks Flat
Muzzlewood track
Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

These sections remain open to walkers, however please take care as soft and slippery surfaces occur.

Thredbo Valley track between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area remains open to cyclists and walkers.

Please continue to check alerts and obey all signage. Follow IMBA Guidelines and don't ride on wet tracks.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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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