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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 2.07pm

Safety alerts: Ngarigo campground access - exercise caution

Please be aware that the Ngarigo campground access road is currently snow-covered and may pose a hazard to vehicles exiting and entering the campground, particularly in the mornings when snow cover is frozen. 

Please exercise caution when using the road. Park users are reminded that penalties apply for failing to carry tyre chains in Kosciuszko National Park during winter (4WDs exempt).

For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.12am

Safety alerts: Tom Groggin Station - suspension bridge closed

The suspension footbridge crossing the Murray River (Victorian border) at Tom Groggin Station is unsafe for pedestrian access and is closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact the Jindabyne NPWS office on (02) 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4.45pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 1.01pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Flea Creek Campground and Gentle Annie Trail - 12 June - 4 July 2025

Flea Creek Campground and Day Use Area are closed Monday to Friday between 12 June - 4 July 2025 due to trail maintenance works on Gentle Annie Trail and Webbs Ridge (south) Trail. Access to the campground and picnic area is available from 4pm Friday afternoons until 9am Monday mornings. Alternatively, Coree Campground has unrestricted access. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 62297166.

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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 12.58pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Webbs Ridge Trail (South) and Powerline Trail: 26/05/2025 - 04/07/2025

Webbs Ridge Trail (south) is closed between Waterfall Trail and Flea Creek from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 4 July 2025 while the trail is being upgraded. Powerline Trail will also be closed for the duration of the upgrades. Access to McIntyres Hut and Lowells Flat campgrounds is via Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail to Waterfall Trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 1.53pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 winter fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing winter ground baiting program from Monday 30 June 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in areas of Kosciuszko National Park including:

  • Main range area
  • Perisher valley
  • Dead horse gap
  • Munyang

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6450 5555.

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Applies from Sun 25 May 2025, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 11.20am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions

Areas above 1600m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are typically snow covered in winter:

General:

Be prepared:

  • Low visibility, extreme winds, heavy snowfalls can all occur without warning.
  • Wear and carry appropriate clothing, carry navigation equipment and be prepared for extreme conditions.
  • Track surfaces and signs may not be visible.

Travel with care:

  • Choose your routes carefully and ensure you have sound navigation skills
  • Steep and icy terrain and thin snow/ice cover over rivers and lakes can make travel very dangerous.

Avalanche:

  • There is a risk of avalanches in the higher areas of Kosciuszko National Park, particularly on Main Range and around Mount Kosciuszko.
  • Steeper, treeless slopes and the tops of ridges where overhanging cornices develop carry the greatest risk.
  • Snow stability varies with wind, temperature and the amount and patterns of snowfall.
  • Avalanches can occur at any time through winter and can be fatal.
  • Back country travellers should check snow and weather conditions before departure and remain alert.

 

Perisher/Main Range - areas above about 1600m, including: Kosciuszko walk Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Main Range walking track, Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track, Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher walk, Perisher to Bullocks Flat walk, Mt Stillwell walk, Snowgums boardwalk, Porcupine track, Hanells Spur walk, Illawong walk, Schlink Hut walk and Dead Horse Gap walking track:

Expect continuous snow cover:

  • Skis or snowshoes recommended. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
  • Take a map and compass and know how to use them. All tracks are under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
  • Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.


Sub-alpine - areas above 1500m - Rainbow Lake walk, Rennix walk, Thredbo River track:

Expect long stretches of snow cover with occasional continuous coverage:

  • Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip. It is recommended that you carry skis or snowshoes.
  • Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Sections of tracks will not be obvious and most don't have above snow markers.
  • Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes due to slippery surfaces.

For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.44am to Thu 10 Jul 2025, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.47am

Closed areas: Wallaby Picnic Area - toilet upgrade

As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be undertaking an upgrade of the toilet facilities located opposite the Wallaby Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 4 July 2025.

 

During this time there will be no toilet facilities located within Conimbla National Park.

 

At times there will be heavy machinery working within the area. Please ensure you do not approach the area or any heavy plant whilst these works are being undertaken. Please stay clear of any work zones until the works are completed. The new facilities will be opened to visitors as soon as the project is completed.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 2.22pm

Closed areas: Aerial pest control operation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial shooting operations from Tuesday 10 June to Monday 30 June 2025 inclusive. The operation will target all feral animals in Kosciuszko National Park.

Horses will not be controlled in wild horse retention management areas as part of this operation.

During this period the areas described below will be closed. This closure includes all tracks, trails, campgrounds, huts, picnic areas and accommodation nodes within the closed operational area.

You can view the closed areas map for more information. 

The following areas will be closed:

Northern Kosciuszko NP

  • Areas to the north-east of the Snowy Mountains Highway through to the northern boundary of Kosciuszko National Park.
  • This includes the Bimberi, Goobarragandra, Bramina and Bogong Peaks Wilderness areas, the northern Kosciuszko High Plains and adjacent areas of the park.

Central Kosciuszko NP

  • Areas south of the Snowy Mountains Highway including the Happy Jacks and Tolbar areas, the Jagungal Wilderness Area.
  • The Jagumba, Tooma, Yellow Bog and Dargals areas on the north and south of the Swampy Plains – Tooma – Cabramurra Road.
  • The Australian Alps walking track between Guthega Power Station and the NSW/ACT border.
  • The National trail between Round Flat and Khancoban, and Khancoban and the park boundary east of Mt Morgan.
  • The Hume and Hovell walking track between the Goobarragandra Road and Boundary Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

If you would like any further information about closed areas, please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 3.47pm

Closed areas: Baldy Range trail closure

Baldy Range trail is closed from Tuesday 25 March 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to allow for upgrade works on Doctors Flat Road.

There is no access to the following areas:

  • Doctors Flat Road west
  • Maginot trail north
  • Doctors Flat Road east (private property).

Dingi Dingi Ridge trail and Webbs Ridge trail north remain open for northern access to Brindabella National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.44pm to Mon 6 Oct 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 4.04pm

Other planned events: Winter road closures - 6 June to 6 October 2025

The following roads in Kosciuszko National Park will be closed for winter from 6 June to 6 October 2025:

  • KNP5 (Khancoban to Cabramurra)
  • Perisher to Charlotte Pass
  • Grassy Flat Trail
  • Murray Gates Trail
  • Kings Cross Road (from Selwyn Resort to Cabramurra - unsealed section)
  • Long Plain Road
  • Port Phillip Trail
  • Olsens Lookout / Geehi Dam Road
  • Behrs Flat trail (Behrs Flat campground and Old Geehi campground are affected visitor assets)
  • Geehi Walls trail
  • Major Clews trail 

Other current road conditions can be found on the RMS Live Traffic website. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Snowy Region Visitors Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.53pm to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.55pm

Other planned events: Guthega Road - changed speed limit 60km

The speed limit on Guthega Road has been reduced to 60km for the entirety of the road.

Please abide by all traffic control signage and observe all directions from NPWS staff and contractors.

To assist in planning your journey safely, please allow extra time in your travel plans and drive to conditions.

For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 12.47pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 12.54pm

Safety alerts: Areas impacted by wet weather conditions - McIntyres Trail, Lowells Flat Trail, Waterfall Trail, Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail

Trails in Brindabella National Park become wet and slippery following wet weather conditions. Traction may be difficult in some sections and some trails may become impassable. McIntyres Trail, Lowells Flat Trail and Waterfall Trail are steep 4WD only trails which can become slippery and unsafe after or during rain events. Caution is advised if you are travelling to the following areas after or during periods of wet weather:

  • McIntyres campground
  • Lowells Flat campground

 

These trails require high clearance 4WD vehicles only, with low range capability, off-road tyres and 4WD experience required. AWD and SUVs are not suitable. There is very limited to nil phone service in these areas to call for assistance.

Trail and crossing closures may be implemented at short notice with updates provided on the NPWS website. Always check weather forecasts and the NPWS website for closures and updates before heading out into remote areas and trails.

Please drive safely and drive to the conditions.

For further information, call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.47pm

Safety alerts: Increased heavy traffic and roadworks around Wares Yards Campground access

There is an increase in heavy machinery and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park due to the Snowy 2.0 project. Visitors are likely to encounter heavy machinery and trucks whilst accessing Wares Yards campground, this will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the project.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.43pm

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. 

To assist in planning your journey safely, please check for alerts on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website. 

For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or the Snowy 2.0 FGJV team community hotline on 1800 766 992.

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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 18 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 3.43pm

Other planned events: Yarrangobilly Village campground partial closure for rehabilitation works

Yarrangobilly Village campground will be partially closed for rehabilitation works from Monday 14 April to Friday 19 December 2025. Camping at Yarrangobilly Village campground will still be available during this time in a restricted area. 

For further information please call NPWS Tumut office on (02) 6947 7000. 

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.34am

Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Doctors Flat Road between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail 25.03.25 - 31.07.25

Doctors Flat Road is closed between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail for upgrades between Tuesday 25th March 2025 - 31st July 2025. Alternative access to Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail and Two Sticks Road is via Webbs Ridge Trail.

Please note that Doctors Flat Road East of Baldy Range Trail is a private road with no public access.

 

For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 10.42am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works

The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027, unless the closure is extended or removed:

  • 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 Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 10.39am

Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure

Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently until further notice for Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:

  • Areas of Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site.
  • Tantangara Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall.
  • For up-to-date timings on controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.57am

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks partial closure

The Thredbo Valley Track is now closed to cyclists for winter between Thredbo Resort and Gaden Trout Hatchery. The track between Gaden and Thredbo River Picnic Area is open for cycling.

Walking is permitted between:

  •  Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo campground
  •  Bullocks Flat to Gaden, and
  •  Bullocks Walking track.

Ngarigo campground to Bullocks Flat remains closed to all users due to track conditions and maintenance works in progress.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.

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Applies from Sun 25 May 2025, 9.19am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Sun 25 May 2025, 9.24am

Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter

Rawson Pass toilet is closed until the end of winter 2025. Seamans Hut toilet will remain open all winter.

You are encouraged to carry out your human waste when toilets are not available on the Main Range. Please refer to these resources for more information:

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 3.05pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 3.09pm

Safety alerts: 1080 baiting program for the control of foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Meat Baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes in Ulandra  and Nest Hill Reserves.

 

The program will be conducted between the 29th of May and the 4th of July 2025

 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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 NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 12.17pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Jun 2025, 7.43am

Other incidents: Weddin Mountains National Park - Ben Halls Campground & Seaton's Farm fence upgrade

As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be working to upgrade parts of the fence surrounding Ben Halls Campground and Seaton's Farm Historic site from Monday 19 May 2025 until Friday 20 June 2025

 

During this time there will be NPWS staff and contractors working within the area with small machinery and vehicles. Please ensure you take safety precautions and avoid approaching staff as they undertake these works. 

 

Ben Halls Campground, Seaton's Farm and all visitor facilities will remain open whilst these works are being undertaken.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 3.11pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7.28am

Other planned events: Buddong Falls Campground - access from Laurel Hill closed due to Forestry Corporation operations

Access to Buddong Falls campground and Buddong Falls track from Laurel Hill is closed due to Forestry Corporation operations on Browns Road. Access is still possible from the Elliott Way, following Bago Powerline Road until it becomes Bago Boundary Road. 

For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office (02) 6947 7000. 

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Applies from Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 3.54pm

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 in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.17am

Other planned events: Tom Groggin camping area - upgrade works

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin camping area throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities, including fire pits and picnic tables, rehabilitation planting, restoration of damaged campground surfaces, and construction of a new shelter at the day use area. 

As a result, some areas of the lower campground will be closed to camping throughout winter 2025 to allow surfaces to rehabilitate. The majority of Tom Groggin will remain open to camping. 

Visitors may experience some delays during construction works. Please comply with all instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Wed 3 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.32am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 3rd March 2025 until 2nd September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in:

  • Brindabella National Park
  • Bimberi Nature Reserve
  • Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
  • Oak Creek Nature Reserve

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Sat 22 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 22 Sep 2025, 12.41pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jun 2025, 7.31am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Saturday 22 March 2025 to Monday 22 September 2025 in Kosciuszko National Park.

The program will be conducted in the northern precinct of the park, which includes the following areas:

  • Goobarragandra
  • Blowering foreshores
  • Big Talbingo/ Buddong

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 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 9.07am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Saturday 8 February 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo Valley, Moonbah, Ingebyra, Paupong, Numbla Vale and Corrowong.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5.31pm

Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites

A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.

Road Closures

Olsens Road BEYOND Geehi Dam. Olsens Road remains open from the Alpine Way to Geehi Dam.

Fire-affected areas

Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:

  • Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts

Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires

These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:

  • Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, and Dry Dam Ski Shelter.
  • Warning: Please take care as there may be broken glass/nails that are uncovered since NPWS made records and cleaned up these sites. Please do not disturb the sites or remove artefacts.

Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam

  • Access to the southern end of Tantangara Reservoir via Quarry trail is 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.

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 Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.57pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Saturday 15 March 2025 to Monday 30th June 2025 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 12.15am to Sun 24 Aug 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.25am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.16am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 8.33am

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

The 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 dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing from February 12th  2025 until February 12th, 2026 in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve.

All entrances to the baiting location will be sign posted.

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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.45am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place

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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.52pm to Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.48am

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Bating Program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing pest control program using Meat Baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in Black Andrew Nature Reserve.

 

The program will be on going between the 11th of March 2025 and the 11th of September 2025.

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 Tumut NPWS Office on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.42am

Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances 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 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 11.21am

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice for restoration works. Please do not enter the construction sites.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/flagstaff-memorial-nature-reserve/local-alerts

Contact

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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