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Applies from Wed 15 Jun 2022, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Aug 2022, 8.53am
Goldseekers track and Selwyn Cross Country Ski Trail are unmarked. Back country cross country skiing recommended for experienced skiers only.
For more information contact Tumut Region Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Sun 14 Aug 2022, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.09pm
Elliott Way is closed due to a landslip from the Sue City gate to the Link Road gate. O'Hares campground on Elliott Way is accessible from Tumbarumba.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 3.55pm to Sun 21 Aug 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 11.17am
Between Monday 8 August and Friday 19 August 2022, part closures are in place for northern Kosciuszko National Park due to an aerial pest control program. The closed areas are:
If the program is completed sooner, the closures may be lifted earlier.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 4.52pm to Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 1.53pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 1 March 2022 and Wednesday 31 August 2022 in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park (within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area).
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.44pm
Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently from Sunday 1 May 2022 until further notice, whilst the Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts are conducted. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.50pm
Some areas of this park are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2025, unless the closure is extended or removed:
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 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.49pm
The Old Mountain Road walking track is closed due to damage from the 2019-2020 bushfires. The walking track will remain closed until hazardous fire affected trees are removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Centre 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Sun 24 Jul 2022, 10.45am to Mon 19 Sep 2022, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.09am
Tree risk remediation works will be occurring within visitor areas along the Lower Snowy corridor, to minimise the risks of hazardous trees. These works will occur intermittently from Tuesday 26 July 2022 to Monday 19 September 2022 in the following campgrounds and visitor areas:
Works exclusion areas will be established prior to and during works. Please avoid these areas. For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jun 2022, 11.33am to Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 3.39pm
Planned environmental flow releases from Tantangara Dam into the Murrumbidgee River will occur in June, July and October with several high flow events scheduled.
Please be aware waterways can rise quickly and without warning. Conditions in and along the river could be dangerous. Please stay away from areas where flows are high and banks may be unstable.
Bicentennial National trail and a number of other trails cross the river. Access may be impacted during high flows. Information on daily planned water releases can be found at:
Information on daily planned water releases can be found on the Snowy Hydro website.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 14 Jul 2022, 9.55am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2022, 4.22pm
The lower section of Pallaibo walking track is closed for upgrades between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area.
Please follow detour signs at Gaden Trout Hatchery.
Visitors can access the open section of the Pallaibo walk in the following places:
The following areas are closed to the public:
The following areas remain open to the public:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 2.04pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 3.06pm
Three Mile Dam campground is closed to vehicles from Wednesday 1 June 2022 until 30 September 2022.
Camping is restricted to walk-in only over the winter period. Parking is available at Goldseekers carpark on Link Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.
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Applies from Tue 8 Mar 2022, 10.34am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 3.05pm
The toilets at the Three Mile Dam campground western peninsular will be closed for construction from Monday 21 March to Friday 30 September 2022.
If you require access to toilet facilities while camping during this time, please use the toilets on the eastern side of the dam or on Link Road.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jun 2022, 3.18pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 3.37pm
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Monday 20 June until Tuesday 20 December 2022 in Kosciuszko National Park.
The program will be conducted in the northern precinct of the park, which includes the following areas:
Entry into baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jun 2022, 10.16am
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.
Winter Closures
The following roads are closed for winter:
Campgrounds closed for the winter period include:
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires. The location is open but there is no hut/building:
Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works:
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 8 Jun 2022, 11.34am to Tue 1 Nov 2022, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 7.35pm
Areas above 1600m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are typically snow covered in winter. Please note the following information when visiting these areas:
General:
Be prepared:
Travel with care:
Avalanche:
Perisher/Main Range - areas above about 1600m, including: Kosciuszko walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk, Main Range walk, Summit walk, Mt Stillwell walk, Snowgum boardwalk, Porcupine walk, Hanells Spur walk, Illawong walk, Schlink Hut walk and Dead Horse Gap track:
Expect continuous snow cover:
Sub-alpine - areas above 1500m - Rainbow Lake walk, Rennix walk, Thredbo River track:
Expect long stretches of snow cover with occasional continuous coverage:
For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Fri 27 May 2022, 11.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 4.24pm
Thredbo Valley Track is closed to cyclists between:
The track remains opens between Thredbo Diggings Campground and Bullocks Flat.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Jindabyne NPWS office on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Thu 12 May 2022, 10.00am to Sat 12 Nov 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 4.32pm
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Thursday 12 May 2022 until Saturday 12 November 2022 in the following parks:
The program will also be conducted in the southern precinct of Kosiuszko National Park, which includes the following areas:
Entry into baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 the NPWS Upper Murray area office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Sat 23 Apr 2022, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 May 2022, 8.53am
Buddong Falls track is closed until further notice due to fire damage and unsafe conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Mar 2022, 10.06am to Sat 1 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Mar 2022, 4.49pm
Manjar fire trail in Kosciuszko National Park is closed and will reopen on Saturday 1 October 2022. The closure is due to ongoing make safe works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 9.05am to Wed 8 Feb 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Feb 2022, 5.16pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between 9 February 2022 until 8 February 2023. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park;
Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 the Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 31 Jan 2022, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Jan 2022, 1.53pm
There has been damage to the road surface of the Barry Way due to widespread weather events. Please drive with caution when accessing the Lower Snowy Drive.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Fri 24 Dec 2021, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.53am
Bicententennial National Trail (Tom Groggin to Murray Gates) has changed track conditions due to the impact from severe weather events.
Please take care and be aware of hazards when walking, horseriding or cycling in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information, contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Sun 1 Jan 2023, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 7.42am
There is an increase in heavy and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.
There will also be ongoing maintenance and upgrades to roads in the area as part of the project, particularly along Link and Tantangara Roads.
Your destination is still accessible. To assist in planning your journey safely, please allow extra time in your travel plans and drive to conditions.
For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 12.28pm
Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed for visitor use due to fire damage.
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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/yarrangobilly-river-walk/local-alerts
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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