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Sawpit walking track

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 4 May 2026, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 May 2026, 11.18am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

With forecast weather and planned maintenance, the Thredbo Valley track is now closed to cyclists between Thredbo Resort and Thredbo Diggings. This section will remain open for walkers.

Sections between Thredbo Diggings and Bullocks Flat, including Muzzlewood track, and the lower Thredbo Valley track (Bullocks Flat to Thredbo River picnic area) remain open to cyclists and walkers.

As winter approaches these closures will extend along the track. 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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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/sawpit-walking-track/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. 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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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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