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Applies from Mon 10 Jan 2022, 5.11pm to Fri 28 Jan 2022, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 5.05pm
Closed areas: Blue Lake lookout walk closed for upgrades
Blue Lake lookout walk is closed from Tuesday 11 January to Friday 28 January 2022 for upgrades.
This closure does not impact access to Main Range walk or off-track access in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 21 Jan 2022, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 4.45pm
Other planned events: Thredbo Valley track open - some sections remain wet
All sections of the Thredbo Valley Track are now open.
There are some small sections that remain wet. Please stay on the track to avoid damage to surroundings.
Please don’t ride on wet tracks or tracks that are closed.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 12.52pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 11.43am
Closed areas: Tantangara Dam causeway closed for repairs
The Tantangara Dam causeway on Port Phillip trail in northern Kosciuszko National Park is closed for repairs until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6940 7000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 9.10am to Mon 30 May 2022, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 3.57pm
Closed areas: Partial trail closures due to road works
Some of the roads in this park will be partially closed due to on going fire trail upgrades. These closures will change as works progress.
North to South access through the reserves will be maintained where possible.
Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff. Do not enter the work site areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut office 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jan 2022, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jan 2022, 4.43pm
Other planned events: Changes to track access
There is no access to Dead Horse Gap walking track across the Thredbo River from the Cascade Hut trail carpark due to recent storm events.
Dead Horse Gap walking track is only operating as an out and back walking track from Eagles Nest in Thredbo. Please plan your walk accordingly and do not attempt to cross the Thredbo River.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jan 2022, 4.43pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
The following areas are closed until further notice due to flood damage:
- Thredbo River walk
- Leatherbarrel Creek campground
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 10.17am
Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park
A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed or may have other restrictions until further notice. This includes a number of areas closed due to the 2019/2020 bushfires.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which have been burnt remain closed. This is because they still may pose a risk to visitors due to dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure.
Specific areas which are closed due to the fires include:
- Areas within the park:
- Selwyn Snow Resort
- Kiandra Court House
- Wolgal Hut
- Buddong Falls
- Pattinson's Hut, Matthew's Cottage, Bradley/O'Briens Hut, Brooks Hut, Delaneys Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harveys Hut, Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Sawyers Hut and Vickeries Hut.
- Cabramurra township. Snowy Hydro's operational town suffered significant fire damage and for safety reasons is currently closed.
- Selwyn Snow Resort is being rebuilt following fire damage, and is currently a construction site. For your safety, public access to this area is strictly prohibited and all signage in this area must be followed.
The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park are closed due to fire damage:
- Cabramurra area:
- Tumut Ponds trail
- Kings Cross Road from the Kings Cross Road and Link Road intersection to Selwyn Resort (closed to facilitate the Selwyn Resort rebuilding works).
- Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works:
- Tantangara Road may be subject to short closures between Snowy Mountains Highway and the gate below Tantangara Reservoir Wall for maintenance and upgrade works. These closures are required to allow for upgrades to Tantangara Road as part of the Snowy 2.0 project. The schedule of closures is subject to design, and construction programs are yet to be finalised. Please check for alert updates a week before you travel.
- Wares Yards campground will remain open during roadworks.
- Access to the southern end of Tantangara Reservoir via Quarry trail will be closed to the public.
- Access to the southern end boat ramp is open but may be subject to short-term closures.
- Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.
- Access to Currango and Old Snowy campground will remain open, with access via Port Phillip or Tantangara Road.
- Elliott Way:
- Currently open. Motorists, please drive with care. Construction activities are still underway and some sections of the road remain unsealed at present.
- Completion of construction works and resealing of the road surface over the summer may require some brief, planned closures. These will be communicated well in advance and timed to minimise disruption.
- The nature of the Elliott Way road corridor has significantly changed since the fires, and there may be further road closures at short notice due to slips or rockfalls.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information. To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Kosciuszko National Park page alert.
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Applies from Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.40am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Dec 2021, 10.08am
Closed areas: Partial closure of Bicentennial National Trail
The Bicentennial National Trail is closed from Murray Gates to Geehi until further notice due to visitor safety risk, including hazardous trees.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Khancoban NPWS office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Fri 24 Dec 2021, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.53am
Safety alerts: Bicentennial National Track - be aware of track conditions
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 Thu 23 Dec 2021, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.48pm
Safety alerts: Alpine Way - partial road closure
Alpine way is currently partially closed approx. 3km west of Leather Barrel Creek, due to a rock fall.
Transport for NSW has assessed the hazard, and cordoned-off a short area of road shoulder, reducing the width of road available.
Please take care and drive or ride safely, and watch for oncoming vehicles. Two-way traffic may be restricted at the hazard location.
For more information, contact the Jindabyne NPWS office on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Dec 2021, 4.44pm
Safety alerts: Damage to road surface at Ngarigo campground
There has been damage to the road surface at Ngarigo campground due to widespread flooding. Please drive with caution when accessing the campground.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 19 Nov 2021, 2.45pm to Fri 25 Mar 2022, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Dec 2021, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Illawong walk trackhead closed - diversion in place
Illawong walking track head and carpark will be closed from Friday 19 November 2021 until Match 2022 to allow for upgrades to the site. Multiple contractors will be working in this area over the summer months.
You can access Illawong walk via a diversion that will be in place. Please follow the temporary signs. Parking is available at the main Guthega carpark area on entry to Guthega.
For further information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Thu 16 Dec 2021, 2.13pm to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jan 2022, 9.12am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Livingstone National Park & State Conservation Area
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 Tumut NPWS office on (02 6947 7025) 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 2 Nov 2021, 11.00am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Dec 2021, 11.06am
Closed areas: Manjar fire trail closed for maintenance
Manjar fire trail is closed for maintenance works until the end of February 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Khancoban office on 02 6070 8400.
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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
Other planned events: Ongoing increased traffic and roadworks
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 Tue 16 Nov 2021, 8.06am to Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Dec 2021, 1.48pm
Other planned events: Short delays due to helicopter operations
Please be aware you may experience short delays from November 2021 to April 2022 due to helicopter operations in the following areas:
- Main Range
- Charlotte Pass
- Perisher
- Guthega
For further information, please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre at Jindabyne.
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Applies from Wed 10 Nov 2021, 4.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 3.30pm
Closed areas: Tin Mines trail closed to vehicles
Tin Mines trail is closed to all vehicles between Ferndale Pine and Galvin's Road due to damage and waterlogging from persist rainfall.
Access is still available to the Tunnel Road picnic area, Danny's Loop track and the Samuel Bollard campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 12.28pm
Closed areas: Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut)
Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed for visitor use due to fire damage.
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Applies from Mon 8 Nov 2021, 5.05pm to Mon 30 May 2022, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 9.14am
Closed areas: Spencers Creek rest area closed
Spencers Creek Rest Area and carpark on Kosciuszko Road will be closed from Monday 8 November 2021 to Monday 30 May 2022 due to construction works in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 12 Nov 2021, 11.00am to Thu 12 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 5.26pm
Other planned events: 1080 baiting program
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Friday 12 November 2021 until Thursday 12 May 2022 in the following parks:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
The program will also be conducted in the southern precinct of Kosiuszko National Park, which includes the following areas:
- Geehi
- Maragle
- Tooma
- Indi Range
- Yellow Bog
- Everards
- Spring Creek
- Khancoban
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 Mon 18 Oct 2021, 12.35pm to Sat 12 Mar 2022, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 10.45pm
Closed areas: Pallaibo walking track closures
The lower section of Pallaibo walk is closed between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area for construction. Signs have been installed to direct walkers on Pallaibo walk to leave the walk at Gaden Trout Hatchery.
Visitors can access the open section of the Pallaibo walk in the following places:
- Sawpit Creek picnic area on Kosciuszko Road
- Gaden Trout Hatchery on Gaden Road
The following areas are closed to the public:
- Lower Pallaibo walk, between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area
- Thredbo Valley track, between Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area
The following areas remain open to the public:
- Upper Pallaibo walk, between Sawpit Creek picnic area and Gaden Trout Hatchery
- Thredbo River picnic area
We anticipate that the track will re-open March 2022.
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Applies from Tue 21 Sep 2021, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 7.52am
Closed areas: Tin Mines trail partial closure
The Tin Mines trail is closed between Lankey's Creek Road and the Ferndale pine plantation due to road damage. The road is impassable to 4WD vehicles.
Tin Mines campground and North's lookout are accessible by foot and mountain bike only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Oct 2021, 8.39am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dog and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 23 August 2021 and Sunday 20 February 2022 in the following parks and reserves:
- The north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park (within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area)
- Yaouk Nature Reserve
- Scabby Range Nature Reserve
All 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, 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 office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 6 Aug 2021, 12.00pm to Sun 6 Feb 2022, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 10.57am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between 7 August 2021 until 6 February 2022. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these pests on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in the Adaminaby/Yaouk, Snowy Plain, Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park;
- 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
Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Scabby Range, Yaouk, 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 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 9.52am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
Some areas of this park are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 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 Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.43pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.07am
Safety alerts: Potential for unexploded ordnances (UXO) in Livingstone National Park
There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.
There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.
If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Sat 12 Dec 2020, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 10.04am
Closed areas: Mathewsons trail
Mathewsons trail is currently closed to all vehicle traffic due to an unstable road surface.
This trail is a side trail only and will not affect public access to the park.
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Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 10.26am
Safety alerts: Heavy vehicles on Tin Mines trail
There are currently logging trucks using Tin Mines trail between the Ferndale pine plantation and Tunnel Road. Tin Mines trail is the main access into Woomargama National Park.
The logging company have the trail well signposted indicating the presence of heavy vehicles and asking motorists to take extreme care.
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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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