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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 10.23am
Hazard reduction burns: Yarrangobilly South HR
There is a fire in this park called Yarrangobilly South HR. 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 22 May 2019, 4.13pm to Tue 28 May 2019, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 5.32pm
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting program - wild dog and fox control
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program between Wednesday 22 May to Tuesday 28 May 2019. Baits containing 1080 poison will be deployed to reduce wild dog and fox numbers. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.
The program will be undertaken within the Dalgety/Paupong, Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah and Snowy Plain wild dog plan areas. Baits will be deployed in areas of Kosciuszko National Park including:
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Lake Eucumbene
- Nungar
- Snowy River
- Byadbo Wilderness area
Aerial baiting is carried out in conjunction with ongoing ground baiting, trapping and shooting programs. These are aimed at protecting neighbouring stock from the impact of predation by these pest species.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats, other pets and domestic animals are not permitted NSW national parks.
For more information, please call the NPWS Jindabyne office 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2019, 12.00am to Fri 31 May 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 3.46pm
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track - bridge 1 to Thredbo ranger station closed
The section of Thredbo Valley track between Bridge 1 and Thredbo Ranger station is closed between Tuesday 21 May and Friday 31 May 2019. This is because platform construction and tree risk removal will be happening.
This section will remain closed over the weekend of Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May 2019.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2019, 1.44pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2019, 8.10am
Closed areas: Greg Greg trail closed
Greg Greg trail is closed due to track maintenance. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Khancoban office on 02 6076 9373 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 7 May 2019, 7.00am to Fri 24 May 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2019, 9.32am
Closed areas: Lower Thredbo Valley track closed
Lower Thredbo Valley track is currently closed. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 12 May 2019, 11.34am to Tue 12 Nov 2019, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 12.07pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog control aerial and ground baiting program
A 1080 ground and aerial baiting program (baits/candid pest ejectors) for wild dogs will be undertaken from Sunday 12 May 2019 and will continue for the next 6 months. A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. Dog owners should not allow their dogs to wander in these areas because your dog could be poisoned.
For further information, please call NPWS Khancoban area office on 02 6076 9373.
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Applies from Mon 29 Apr 2019, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Apr 2019, 11.05am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS HR Firebreak Trail
There is a fire in this park called NPWS HR Firebreak Trail. 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 26 Apr 2019, 1.46pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Apr 2019, 1.55pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks on Webbs Ridge fire trail and Gentle Annie fire trail
NPWS staff and contractors will start essential trail maintenance work on Gentle Annie and Webbs Ridge fire trails on Wednesday 1 May 2019. Trail works are expected to take between 3 and 4 weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.
Sections of Webbs Ridge and Gentle Annie trails will be closed while works are being completed. Some closures will limit access to the following areas:
- Flea Creek picnic area
- Flea Creek campground
- Lowells Flat campground
- McIntyres campground
Closures will be updated on the NPWS website regularly.
Please use caution when driving on newly maintained trails and be aware of heavy machinery operating in the area. Do not enter any closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. If you're planning on visiting these areas, or you would like more information, please call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166. Or, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2019, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2019, 8.53am
Other planned events: Take care on Summit Road and near Seamans Hut
Until May 2019, take care and expect trucks and other vehicles on Summit Road and construction activity near Seamans Hut. Summit walk and Seamans Hut remain open.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is building a new toilet next to Seamans Hut. This will provide an important facility to visitors and reduce pollution at this popular location.
For more information, please call Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Wed 7 Feb 2018, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2019, 2.27pm
Safety alerts: Hannels Spur track - difficult to follow
Hannels Spur track is difficult to follow and only suitable for highly experienced walkers. The track has recently been cleared but marking has not been completed. Maintenance work is ongoing.
For more information, call Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2019, 11.15am
Other planned events: Increased traffic in northern Kosciuszko National Park
There will be increased traffic on public access roads near the Bullocks Hill and Lobs Hole Ravine areas because of works associated with the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project.
For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Mar 2019, 9.07am to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2019, 2.25pm
Safety alerts: Waterfall trail - traction difficult
Waterfall trail has deteriorated and vehicle traction is difficult in some sections. This trail is in a remote area of the national park and is suitable for 4WD vehicles only, with low range and off-road tyres required. AWD and SUVs are not recommended. Drive safely and be aware of road conditions.
For further information, call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Sat 9 Mar 2019, 10.46am to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Mar 2019, 11.10am
Other incidents: Gentle Annie trail - traction difficult
Gentle Annie trail has deteriorated and vehicle traction is difficult in some sections. This trail is 4WD only, with low range and off road tyres required. AWD and SUVs are not recommended. Drive safely and be aware of road conditions. Track maintenance is scheduled by June 2019.
For further information, call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2019, 3.52pm to Mon 1 Jul 2019, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Apr 2019, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Kings Cross Road closed between Tumut Ponds trail and Cabramurra Airstrip
Kings Cross Road is closed between Tumut Ponds trail and Cabramurra Airstrip from Monday 4 March until Monday 1 July 2019. This is because of Snowy Hydro rehabilitation works at Dry Dam.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 18 Feb 2019, 12.22pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Mar 2019, 3.28pm
Safety alerts: Take care - vehicles on Summit trail
From Monday 18 February 2019 to Friday 31 May 2019, walkers and cyclists on Summit trail need to take care and look out for vehicles. Trucks and other vehicles will be operating on Summit trail between Charlotte Pass and Seamans Hut. The trail will remain open.
For more information, please call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Mar 2019, 9.28am
Closed areas: Lobs Hole Ravine Road - closed until further notice
Some areas of this park are closed due to 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 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 25 Oct 2018, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Feb 2019, 4.44pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire ban is in place for Jindalee National Park and Livingstone National Park. It remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 Mon 11 Feb 2019, 2.17pm to Tue 13 Aug 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2019, 1.24pm
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 Thursday 14 February to Wednesday 13 August 2019. 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.
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
Baiting programs will also be happening in the following nature reserves and state conservation areas:
- Scabby Range
- Yaouk
- Paupong
- Kybeyan
- Dangelong
- Merriangaah
- Quidong
- Kybeyan
There will be signs around the baited areas to alert the public about the 1080 baiting in these locations.
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 11 Jan 2019, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jan 2019, 3.33pm
Fires - Advice: Jirrima, Table Top Rd.
There is a fire in this park called Jirrima, Table Top Rd.. 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 2 Jan 2019, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2019, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Disappointment Spur trail closed due to bridge removal
Disappointment Spur trail is closed from the southern end, near Guthega power station, because the bridge has been removed. Therefore:
- There is no access to Disappointment Spur trail from Guthega power station.
- You can only access the Jagungal wilderness area and Whites River corridor from the southern end via Schlink Pass (Geehi) Road.
For more information, please call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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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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