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Applies from Mon 22 Feb 2021, 11.53am to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 4.23pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
Parts of Kosciuszko National Park will be closed Monday 1 March to Friday 5 March 2021 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
- The Cascades area, Chimneys Ridge and Charcoal Range (excluding Cascades, Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile fire trails)
- Suggan Buggan Range
- Byadbo Wilderness Area
- Moyangul or Pinch River, upstream of Lookout Creek
There will be signs at the start of the closed walking tracks, and the closure will also be promoted at visitor information centres.
This operation will involve shooting, and is part of an ongoing multi-year program to reduce the impacts of deer and pigs on high conservation areas. Aerial shooting is not used to control horses in NSW national parks, and therefore horses will not be targeted as part of this program.
The program should be completed within the dates given above, pending weather and availability of resources.
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Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 3.00pm to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 4.18pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for track maintenance works
Dead Horse Gap walking track will be closed for track maintenance and construction works from Friday 26 February to Thursday 1 April 2021.
These works are to improve the quality of the walking track for visitors.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.12pm to Mon 15 Mar 2021, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Bicentennial National trail partial closure
The section of Bicentennial National Trail between Geehi and Waterfall Farm is closed. This is because maintenance works are happening on Geehi Walls trail. This closure may be extended, and extensions will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8.40am to Mon 29 Mar 2021, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Geehi Hut closed for pest treatment
Geehi Hut is closed until Monday 29 March 2021 for termite control. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 11.32am
Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park
A number of visitor facilities, attractions and sites in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed or may have other restrictions until further notice. This includes a number of areas closed due to recent bushfires.
Check this map of northern Kosciuszko National Park to see if there are any closures before you set out.
Camping and accommodation
Some NPWS campgrounds and accommodation will need to remain closed. If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground that is open you'll need to make a booking first. This applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously. If you can't find your preferred Kosciuszko National Park campground on a webpage, check this list of lesser-known campgrounds in Kosciuszko National Park and make your booking from there. If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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
- Back country areas affected by fires. For more information please contact our visitor centres in Jindabyne, Tumut or Khancoban.
- 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, Vickeries Hut
- Cabramurra township. Snowy Hydro's operational town suffered significant fire damage and, for safety reasons, is temporarily closed.
- Selwyn Snow Resort is in the process of rebuilding after the fire damage and is currently a construction site. For 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:
- Alpine Way area:
- Murray Gates trail
- Major Clews fire trail
- Geehi Walls trail
- Cabramurra area (Currently closed until fire damage repair works completed)
- Elliott Way (Expected to open late April 2021)
- Tumut Ponds trail
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 yet to be finalised. Please check for alert updates a week before travel.
- Wares Yards campground will remain open during road works.
- Access to the southern end of Tantangara via Quarry trail will be closed to the public.
- Access to the southern end boat ramp is open but maybe 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 Camp will remain open, with access via Port Phillip or Tantangara Road.
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 Tue 9 Feb 2021, 8.36am to Thu 1 Jul 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 10.55am
Other incidents: Caution - urgent track repair work underway
Recent storms have impacted Main Range and have caused significant damage to sections of Main Range walking track. The impacted areas are from Charlottes Pass to Blue Lake, with large washouts between Soil Con Creek and Blue Lake lookout. Muellers Pass has also been affected.
Heavy machinery will be operating in these areas to complete urgent repair work to the tracks. Bushwalkers, please be cautious when in these areas.
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Applies from Wed 24 Feb 2021, 7.00am to Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Feb 2021, 3.35pm
Closed areas: Powerline trail closed for roadworks
Powerline trail is closed on weekdays between 7am and 5pm from Wednesday 24 February to Friday 12 March 2021.
This closure is due to an ongoing fire trail maintenance program involving the use of heavy machinery. Please check the website before travelling to Brindabella National Park to help you plan your trip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jan 2021, 11.15am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Feb 2021, 8.26am
Other planned events: Short delays due to helicopter operations
You may experience short delays across the Main Range, Charlotte Pass, Perisher and Guthega precincts from January 2021 to April 2021. Helicopter operations will be underway as part of walking track construction projects.
For further information call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre at Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Sat 20 Feb 2021, 10.22am to Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 11.56am
Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground and picnic area - toilet upgrade
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are undertaking works to upgrade the toilet facilities at Tom Groggin campground and picnic area. Works will commence on Monday 1 March 2021.
These works are to improve the quality of visitor facilities available to campground users. Toilet facilities will still be available during the works. Alternative toilet facilities are also available at Tom Groggin Horse campground.
For further information, contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 2.58pm
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 Friday 13th November 2020 and Wednesday 12th May 2021 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 Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.13pm to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 2.16pm
Other planned events: Herbicide spraying - Rileys Flat
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be spraying blackberry and St Johns Wort weeds from Wednesday 24 February to Friday 5 March 2021 at Rileys Flat, along the National Bicentennial trail/Boardmans Run section. NPWS will be using quikspray units and Grazon Extra (triclopyr, picloram and aminopyralid).
There will be signs will be at treatment locations. For further information call the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.23pm to Wed 7 Apr 2021, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.29pm
Closed areas: Cascade Hut closed for maintenance works
Cascade Hut will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Wednesday 31 March to Sunday 4 April 2021. This closure will not affect access along Cascade Hut trail.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.43pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.01am
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 Wed 19 Feb 2020, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Feb 2021, 11.05am
Closed areas: Heavy vehicle restrictions due to track damage
Due to road conditions and track damage, heavy vehicle restrictions are in place on the following roads:
- Tin Mines Road between Fern Dale Road and Tunnel Road
- Mathewsons trail is closed due to blown culvert damage
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.45am to Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jan 2021, 8.58am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
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 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 Thu 12 Nov 2020, 12.00am to Wed 12 May 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Nov 2020, 3.29pm
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 Thursday 12 November 2020 and Wednesday 12 May 2021 in the following parks and reserves:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- The southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, which includes:
- Geehi area
- Maragle area
- Tooma area
- Indi Range area
- Yellow Bog area
- Everards area
- Spring Creek area
- Khancoban area
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 Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.54pm
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 Wed 7 Feb 2018, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 1.58pm
Safety alerts: Hannels Spur track - difficult to follow
Hannels Spur track is difficult to follow and only suitable for experienced walkers. The track has been cleared but marking has not bee completed. Maintenance work is ongoing. For winter periods most of the higher altitude sections will be covered in snow.
For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.37am
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 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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