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Applies from Mon 17 Jun 2019, 12.00am to Thu 20 Jun 2019, 4.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jun 2019, 9.54am
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track closed
The entire Thredbo Valley track is currently closed.
The hardened surface track between Thredbo Diggings campground and Bullocks Flat is closed for tree risk removal. But, this section is likely to be reopened for cycling for the coming weekend, Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June 2019.
All other sections are likely to remain closed to bikes until the end of winter.
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 Fri 14 Jun 2019, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2019, 12.54pm
Other planned events: Aerial pest control operation in Byadbo and Jagungal wilderness areas
An aerial pest control operation will be underway in the alpine section of the Alpine-Quenbeyan and Snowy River areas between Monday 17 June and Sunday 23 June 2019. This operation will occur in the Byadbo and Jagungal wilderness areas and will involve shooting. These programs are undertaken annually to reduce the impact of introduced species on the biodiversity of Kosciuszko National Park. This operation is targeting feral deer, pigs, wild dogs, cats and foxes.
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Applies from Tue 11 Jun 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2019, 10.09am
Closed areas: Geehi area trail closures for winter
Some areas in this park are closed from Tuesday 11 June to Friday 4 October 2019 due to winter weather conditions. The closed areas are:
- Geehi Walls fire trail
- Major Clews fire trail
- Old Geehi Hut and campground
- Keebles Hut and campground
- Behrs Flat and campground
Geehi Flats campground will remain open through winter. 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 Fri 7 Jun 2019, 11.33am to Fri 4 Oct 2019, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Jun 2019, 11.41am
Closed areas: Yellow Bog fire trail closed
Yellow Bog fire trail is closed to vehicles until Friday 4 October 2019 due to trail damage. 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.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jun 2019, 2.54pm to Tue 25 Jun 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jun 2019, 11.36am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
Some areas of this park are closed from 8am on Monday 17 June to 6pm on Monday 24 June 2019 due to aerial pest control operation involving shooting. This is unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- Maragle area
- Yellow Bog area, including the Spring Creek area
- Jagungal area
- Dargles and Bourkes Gorge area, including the Everards area
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 Mon 6 May 2019, 1.44pm to Fri 4 Oct 2019, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jun 2019, 11.35am
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 11 Jun 2019, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Jun 2019, 9.37am
Closed areas: Myanba Gorge platform closed
Some areas of this park are closed for maintenance, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- Myanba walking track (from below the boardwalk and Myanba Creek viewing platform)
- Myanba Gorge lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 28 May 2019, 1.02pm to Mon 7 Oct 2019, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 May 2019, 10.45am
Closed areas: Winter Road closures
KNP5 (Cabramurra to Khancoban Road), Kings Cross Road, Geehi Dam Road and Olsens Road are closed due to weather conditions. Therefore, the following areas are also closed:
- Clover Flat camground
- Ogilvie's Rest Area
- Round Mountain trail head
- Bradleys and O'Briens Hut
- Patons Hut
- Dry Dam
- Tumut Ponds
- Tooma Dam
- Geehi Dam
- Olsens lookout
- Jagungal
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 Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6076 9373 or Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025. You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 29 May 2019, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 11.39am
Hazard reduction burns: Barragoot HR
There is a fire in this park called Barragoot 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 Tue 28 May 2019, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 11.35am
Hazard reduction burns: Sandy Ck / Worlands Rd SFAZ HR
There is a fire in this park called Sandy Ck / Worlands Rd SFAZ 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 Tue 21 May 2019, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 May 2019, 10.11am
Hazard reduction burns: Bermaguee SFAZ HR
There is a fire in this park called Bermaguee SFAZ 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 Mon 6 May 2019, 2.47pm to Wed 31 Jul 2019, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 4.09pm
Other planned events: Part of Mowarry Point trail closed to vehicles
Part of Mowarry Point trail, from the intersection with Walkers Rock, is closed to vehicles until further notice, because of maintenance work. Walkers Rock trail remains open.
For further information please call the NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2019, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 5.21pm
Hazard reduction burns: Tanja HR
There is a fire in this park called Tanja 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 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 Wed 1 May 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 10.17am
Closed areas: Areas closed for Bondi Gulf hazard reduction burn
Some areas of this reserve are closed due to planned hazard reduction burning, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- Eastern Boundary trail
- Northern Boundary trail
- Gulgin trail
- Chough track
- Fork track
- Western Boundary trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 21 Apr 2019, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 May 2019, 7.30pm
Closed areas: Mumbulla Road closed - bridge failure
Mumbulla Creek Road is closed until further notice due to a bridge failure on Sunday 21 April 2019.
A diversion is in place to allow access to Mumbulla Falls from Bega via Bermagui-Tathra Road, Whittles Road, Smiths Road and Lizard Road.
The bridge failure is 4km north of Doctor George Mountain Road. Please take heed of the road closure for your own safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 02 4476 0800 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 Tue 16 Apr 2019, 10.39am to Wed 16 Oct 2019, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2019, 4.13pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground baiting program
A 1080 wild dog ground baiting program will be occurring from Tuesday 16 April to Wednesday 16 October 2019 on tracks and trails in the following areas:
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Deua National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Monga National Park
- South East Forests National Park
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Berlang State Conservation Area
A reminder that domestic pets are not allowed in reserves managed by NSW National Parks and that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets.
For further information, please call the NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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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 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 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 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 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 Mon 24 Dec 2018, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2019, 12.44pm
Safety alerts: Unsealed Road conditions at Mimosa Rocks National Park
Unsealed roads within this park are narrow and surface conditions can change quickly. Visitors are advised to drive with caution, and to the current road conditions. The following roads include:
- Cowdroys Road
- Nelsons Lagoon trail
To prevent further damage to road surfaces, visitors should avoid unnecessary travel on these roads as they could become impassible to all traffic. If these roads deteriorate further due to thunderstorms, heavy rain or vehicle damage then roads may be closed to traffic at short notice.
For further information please contact the Narooma NPWS office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 10 Dec 2018, 2.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 1.18pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 ground baiting and ejector program targeting foxes is underway in Eurobodalla National Park, Mimosa Rocks National Park, Bournda National Park and nature reserve, Gulaga National Park, Ben Boyd National Park and South East Forest National Park. The program is ongoing throughout the entire year. Visitors are reminded that 1080 is harmful to domestic animals. There are 1080 warning signs at entrances and exits throughout the reserve areas. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 16 Nov 2018, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Nov 2018, 10.31am
Other planned events: Road side spraying operation
A road side spraying program will take place in the Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park between Monday 19 November 2018 and Thursday 31 January 2019. The affected areas include:
- Wog Way
- Bold Granite Road
The weed spraying is for the control of woody regrowth on batters and verges in the road corridor. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 4 Oct 2018, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 3.24pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting - ongoing program
Each month NSW National Parks checks and replenishes buried 1080 baits along fire trails and some beaches in Eurobodalla National Park. The program is ongoing and is part of the NPWS FoxTap program. The fox population is controlled to assist in the recovery of native species. For further information please call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2019, 12.42pm
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at Middle Beach campground
For visitor safety, campfires and solid fuel fires (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.
The use of gas-fired, liquid fuel and electrical appliances will be permitted where the appliance:
- is under the direct control of an adult
- placed or located in an area where there is no combustible material within 2m
- there is an adequate water supply to extinguish fire should it start adjacent to the appliances.
- and it is not a Total Fire Ban
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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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Applies from Tue 27 Jun 2017, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jun 2019, 2.16pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
Each month NPWS checks and replenishes buried 1080 baits along fire trails, beaches and other areas throughout this park. The program is ongoing and is part of the NPWS FoxTap program. Wild dogs and foxes are controlled to assist in recovery of native species. Landholders, residents and visitors in charge of domestic animals are required to ensure their domestic animals are restrained and do not enter the national park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 3 May 2017, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 May 2017, 9.44am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting Program
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