Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Sat 25 January 2020, 7.40am
Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2020, 5.17pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 5.36pm.
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park - part closure
The following areas of Kosciuszko National Park are now open:
- Kosciuszko Road - Jindabyne to Charlotte Pass
- Guthega Road - Kosciuszko Road to Guthega Village
- Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega, Diggers Creek, Wilsons Valley, Sawpit Creek, Waste Point – visitors need to check whether resort facilities, and hospitality venues are open for business
- Alpine Way between Jindabyne and Thredbo Village
- Thredbo Village and Thredbo resort lease area
- Ngarigo campground and Thredbo Diggings campground – for day use and overnight camping
- Island Bend campground - for day use and overnight camping
- Snowy Mountains Highway – visitors must stay within the road corridor and be aware of hazards such as damaged buildings and burnt trees
- Blowering campgrounds - Log Bridge, The Pines, Humes Crossing and Yachting Point
- Tracks / trails now open – for day use only:
- Kosciuszko walk – Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko
- Summit trail – Charlotte Pass to Mt Kosciuszko
- Main Range walk – Charlotte Pass to Kosciuszko (both via Blue Lake or via Rawson Pass)
- Illawong walk – Guthega to Illawong Hut
- Thredbo Valley Track – Thredbo Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery including Bullocks walk and Muzzlewood track
- Mt Stilwell walk – Charlotte Pass to Mt Stilwell
- Snowgums Boardwalk - Charlotte Pass
- Porcupine walk – Perisher to Mt Porcupine
- Rainbow Lake walk – Kosciuszko Road to Rainbow Lake
- Rennix walk – Kosciuszko Road return
- Waterfall walk – from Sawpit Creek
- Pallaibo walk – from Thredbo River picnic area and Sawpit Creek
- Various tracks and trails located within the Thredbo resort lease area
- Visitors need to stay on the tracks. The backcountry areas surrounding the tracks are closed due to the bushfire risk. No backcountry camping is permitted. Tracks and areas may close at short notice due to changing bushfire conditions
The following areas of Kosciuszko National Park remain closed:
- All backcountry areas in Kosciuszko National Park except for the tracks and trails listed as open for day use only
- Schlink Pass Trail and associated huts (Horse Camp Hut, White River Hut, Schlink Hut, Valentine Hut)
- Yarrangobilly Caves and all other areas in northern Kosciuszko National Park
- Dead Horse Gap walk, River walk and Cascade Hut trail
- Alpine Way from Thredbo to the Victorian border
- Long Plain Road
- Long Plain Hut campground and Blue Waterholes campground
- Yolde campground and Jounama Creek campground
- Link Road from Snowy Mountains Highway to Goat Ridge Road
- Goats Ridge Road and Elliot Way
- Cabramurra township - Snowy Hydro's operational town of Cabramurra suffered significant fire damage and for safety reasons is temporarily closed
- All areas not listed as open
RFS and NPWS will continue to assess bushfire risk and progress opening further areas of Kosciuszko National Park when it is safe.
Beware of changing conditions
- All roads, resorts and other areas may close suddenly in response to changing bushfire risk.
- You should monitor advice from NSW Rural Fire Service and other emergency services frequently, regardless of whether you are inside or outside of Kosciuszko National Park.
Current fire situation
- Large fires have impacted the northern part of Kosciuszko National Park around Kiandra, Tantangara, Adaminaby and Eucumbene Cove.
- There are still fires in Kosciuszko National Park around Bogong Peaks Wilderness, Jagungal Wilderness, Cooleman, Geehi, Pilot Wilderness and the Lower Snowy River (near the Victorian Border).
- Other large fires exist to the south and west of Kosciuszko National Park in Victoria.
- Lightning and ember attacks may result in additional fires.
Stay up-to-date with the current fire situation in your area by: visiting the Rural Fire Service website, listening to your local radio station, or calling NSW RFS Bushfire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.29pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 7.40am.
Fires - Advice: Adaminaby Complex
There is a fire in this park called Adaminaby Complex . Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.57am
to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.51am.
Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.57am.
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Southern Ranges
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2020, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 5.36pm
Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park - part closure
The following areas of Kosciuszko National Park are now open:
- Kosciuszko Road - Jindabyne to Charlotte Pass
- Guthega Road - Kosciuszko Road to Guthega Village
- Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega, Diggers Creek, Wilsons Valley, Sawpit Creek, Waste Point – visitors need to check whether resort facilities, and hospitality venues are open for business
- Alpine Way between Jindabyne and Thredbo Village
- Thredbo Village and Thredbo resort lease area
- Ngarigo campground and Thredbo Diggings campground – for day use and overnight camping
- Island Bend campground - for day use and overnight camping
- Snowy Mountains Highway – visitors must stay within the road corridor and be aware of hazards such as damaged buildings and burnt trees
- Blowering campgrounds - Log Bridge, The Pines, Humes Crossing and Yachting Point
- Tracks / trails now open – for day use only:
- Kosciuszko walk – Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko
- Summit trail – Charlotte Pass to Mt Kosciuszko
- Main Range walk – Charlotte Pass to Kosciuszko (both via Blue Lake or via Rawson Pass)
- Illawong walk – Guthega to Illawong Hut
- Thredbo Valley Track – Thredbo Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery including Bullocks walk and Muzzlewood track
- Mt Stilwell walk – Charlotte Pass to Mt Stilwell
- Snowgums Boardwalk - Charlotte Pass
- Porcupine walk – Perisher to Mt Porcupine
- Rainbow Lake walk – Kosciuszko Road to Rainbow Lake
- Rennix walk – Kosciuszko Road return
- Waterfall walk – from Sawpit Creek
- Pallaibo walk – from Thredbo River picnic area and Sawpit Creek
- Various tracks and trails located within the Thredbo resort lease area
- Visitors need to stay on the tracks. The backcountry areas surrounding the tracks are closed due to the bushfire risk. No backcountry camping is permitted. Tracks and areas may close at short notice due to changing bushfire conditions
The following areas of Kosciuszko National Park remain closed:
- All backcountry areas in Kosciuszko National Park except for the tracks and trails listed as open for day use only
- Schlink Pass Trail and associated huts (Horse Camp Hut, White River Hut, Schlink Hut, Valentine Hut)
- Yarrangobilly Caves and all other areas in northern Kosciuszko National Park
- Dead Horse Gap walk, River walk and Cascade Hut trail
- Alpine Way from Thredbo to the Victorian border
- Long Plain Road
- Long Plain Hut campground and Blue Waterholes campground
- Yolde campground and Jounama Creek campground
- Link Road from Snowy Mountains Highway to Goat Ridge Road
- Goats Ridge Road and Elliot Way
- Cabramurra township - Snowy Hydro's operational town of Cabramurra suffered significant fire damage and for safety reasons is temporarily closed
- All areas not listed as open
RFS and NPWS will continue to assess bushfire risk and progress opening further areas of Kosciuszko National Park when it is safe.
Beware of changing conditions
- All roads, resorts and other areas may close suddenly in response to changing bushfire risk.
- You should monitor advice from NSW Rural Fire Service and other emergency services frequently, regardless of whether you are inside or outside of Kosciuszko National Park.
Current fire situation
- Large fires have impacted the northern part of Kosciuszko National Park around Kiandra, Tantangara, Adaminaby and Eucumbene Cove.
- There are still fires in Kosciuszko National Park around Bogong Peaks Wilderness, Jagungal Wilderness, Cooleman, Geehi, Pilot Wilderness and the Lower Snowy River (near the Victorian Border).
- Other large fires exist to the south and west of Kosciuszko National Park in Victoria.
- Lightning and ember attacks may result in additional fires.
Stay up-to-date with the current fire situation in your area by: visiting the Rural Fire Service website, listening to your local radio station, or calling NSW RFS Bushfire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sat 28 Dec 2019, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 9.59am
Fires - Advice: Dunns Road
There is a fire in this park called Dunns Road. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 7.40am
Fires - Advice: Adaminaby Complex
There is a fire in this park called Adaminaby Complex . Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 11 Jan 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 6.57am
Fires - Advice: Mary's Hill
There is a fire in this park called Mary's Hill. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2020, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 8.08pm
Fires - Advice: Rockton
There is a fire in this park called Rockton. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2020, 6.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 2.37am
Fires - Advice: Pilot Lookout
There is a fire in this park called Pilot Lookout. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2020, 7.37am
Fires - Advice: Green Valley, Talmalmo
There is a fire in this park called Green Valley, Talmalmo. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jan 2020, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 7.51pm
Fires - Advice: Geehi
There is a fire in this park called Geehi. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jan 2020, 1.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 1.41pm
Fires - Advice: Mount Youngal
There is a fire in this park called Mount Youngal. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jan 2020, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jan 2020, 12.16am
Fires - Advice: Yellow Bog Road
There is a fire in this park called Yellow Bog Road. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 9.19am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to exploratory works
Some areas of this park are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 exploratory works from Monday 25 February 2019, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4wd trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 24 Oct 2019, 9.00am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2019, 10.11am
Closed areas: Major Clews Cottage closed for repair
Major Clews Cottage will be closed for repairs from Thursday 24 October to Friday 31 January 2020. The closure does not affect access to Major Clews trail or Geehi Walls trail.
For more detailed information, contact Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6076 9373.
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Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.57am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.57am
Fire bans: Park fire ban - Southern Ranges
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2019, 12.00am to Tue 12 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2019, 2.57pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of wild dogs and foxes in Kosciuszko National Park, Jingellic Nature Reserve, Bogandyera Nature Reserve and Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve.
This baiting program will run from Tuesday 12 November 2019 to Tuesday 12 May 2020. It will reduce the impacts of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact Khancoban NPWS office on: 02 6070 8400 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2019, 3.02pm to Sun 22 Mar 2020, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2019, 4.02pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog pest control program underway
NSW National Parks is doing a 1080 wild dog pest control program using baits and canid pest ejectors between Monday 23 September 2019 and Sunday 22 March 2020.
This program is happening in Kosciuszko National Park in the Yaouk/Adaminaby area, from Lone Pine trail to Lake Eucumbene. It is also being done in Scabby Range and Yaouk nature reserves.
There will be signs up around all the baiting areas. Pets and working dogs could be affected by 1080 poison, and must not enter the baited areas. For further information call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 7 Aug 2019, 1.53pm to Thu 6 Feb 2020, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 3.16pm
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting ongoing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) wild dog and fox baiting programs from Wednesday 7 August 2019 to Thursday 6 February 2020. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- The Yaouk/Adaminaby area from Lone Pine trail to Lake Eucumbene
- Denison
- Eucumbene
- Happy Jacks
- Snowy Plain
- Kalkite Mountain
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
There will be signs around the baited areas to alert the public about the 1080 baiting in these locations.
These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, which also includes trapping and shooting, with the aim of minimising the impacts of these pests on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in the Adaminaby/Yaouk, Snowy Plain, Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong, East Monaro/Far South Coast and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangah wild dog plan areas.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted on NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2019, 2.59pm
Other planned events: Increased traffic in northern Kosciuszko National Park
There will be a gradual increase in truck movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway and Link Road over the coming months due to works associated with the Snowy 2.0 project.
Your destination is still accessible and to assist in planning your journey safely and to avoid stress, please allow extra time in you travel plans.
For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2017, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 2.40pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Programs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducts ongoing and seasonal 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting programs in areas of Kosciuszko National Park. These programs are part of an integrated pest management strategy aimed at controlling wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs and rabbits. All baiting locations are identifiable to the public through signage erected around the baited area.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Park visitors are reminded that dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information please contact the relevant NPWS office:
- Tumut, call (02) 6947 7000
- Jindabyne, call (02) 6450 5555
- Khancoban, call (02) 6076 9373.
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