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Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 4.09pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 1.58pm
Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
- Schlink Hut walking track
- Dead Horse Gap walk
Other walks may have shorter sections of snow and ice cover. Snow covered walks can be more difficult to follow, slippery, icy and steep. There is also a risk of long falls and slides as you cross slopes. You should be prepared for winter conditions with:
- Snowshoes (and solid/waterproof walking boots), skis or splitboard
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plans for all walks to take longer than normal
- Winter clothing.
If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 2.14pm
Other planned events: Temporary increase in presence of feral animal carcasses
NPWS undertook increased feral animal control operations in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park over winter, as part of a state-wide focus on reducing the impacts of feral animals on NSW national parks.
As a result, higher than usual numbers of feral animal carcasses are temporarily present in the landscape. NPWS advises that there is an increased chance that visitors may encounter carcasses while driving, walking or riding in the area.
Carcasses are generally left in the landscape during most widescale feral animal control operations. They do not pose a risk to the environment.
Carcasses do not pose a health or safety risk to visitors if left undisturbed.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2.36pm
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/trail closures
The following roads and trails are closed until further notice:
- Geehi Dam/Olsens Road
- Grassy Flat trail
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:
- Bradley/O'Brien's Hut, Brooks Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harvey's Hut (under repair), Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Vickery's Hut (under repair), 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 Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.23am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.32am
Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Campground Closure - Barooga, Smithers Beach
Due to a persistent high Murray River the access to Smithers Beach Campground will remain closed. Online bookings will be available as soon as practicable.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
- 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 local park office.
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Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.54pm to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 4.35pm
Safety alerts: Roads Closed - Moira Precinct - Murray Valley National Park
There are a number of roads closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park due to persistent flooding.
These include -
- Porters Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road
- Swifts Creek Road providing access to the Murray River from Coolamon Road (Please note the gate situated on Exchange Road off the Cobb Hwy is locked).
Please do not travel on these roads.
To gain access to the Murray Valley National Park - Moira Precinct, please enter the Park from the north via Picnic Point and along the Narrows Road. This means Swift Creek Campground is only accessible via Picnic Point Road along the River Road and Narrows Road.
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Applies from Thu 3 Aug 2023, 11.42am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds CLOSED - Murray Valley National/Regional Park
Identified Campgrounds in the Murray Valley National & Regional Park are closed at the moment due to recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Online bookings will be available as soon as practicable.
The situation will be monitored over the coming weeks
- 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 local park office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.19am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner
- Yarradda - All campgrounds
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.19am
Closed areas: Closed Areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Narrandera North - Koalas Hut
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 3.03pm
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 Fri 22 Sep 2023, 3.19pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 12.20pm
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 Friday 22 September 2023 until Friday 22 March 2024 in Kosciuszko National Park.
The program will be conducted in the northern precinct of the park, which includes the following areas:
- Goobragandra
- 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 28 Feb 2023, 4.04pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 1.52pm
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, within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Sunday 31 December 2023, 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 Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 4.28pm
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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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 10.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 4.23pm
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 baiting program
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Monday 1 May until Wednesday 1 November 2023 in the following parks:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- Kosciuszko National Park (southern precinct)
Affected areas of the southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park include:
- Geehi Walls and Major Clews trails
- Indi and Tiger trails
- The Khancoban/Cabramurra Road
- Yellow Bog Road
- Greg Greg trail
- Tooma River trail
- Everards trail
- Spring Flat Creek trail
- Maragle
Entry into baiting locations will be identified 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 contact the NPWS Upper Murray area office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 4.21pm
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 2025, 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 Thu 31 Aug 2023, 2.05pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 2.45pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed - Murray Valley National Park Whymoul and Noorong-Wetuppa precincts
The Whymoul, Noorong and Wetuppa precincts of the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to flooding, this includes all campground areas.
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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Greg Greg trail closed due to flood damage
The Greg Greg trail is closed until further notice due to storm damage and wet weather trail conditions.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Feb 2024, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 10.11am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 10 August 2023 and Thursday 8 February 2024. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted 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
- Corrowong
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 area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 11 May 2023, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10.43am
Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter
Rawson Pass toilet is closed from Thursday May 11 2023 to the end of winter. 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 Fri 5 May 2023, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Aug 2023, 12.03pm
Safety alerts: Powerline out of service in Jagungal Wilderness Area
Happy Jacks Plain and sections of the Jagungal Wilderness Area are affected by powerline damage. The 11kva powerline that runs through these areas was damaged during the 2019/2020 fires which burnt poles and downed powerlines. It is out of service and will be removed from the park. Please keep a safe distance from any broken wires on the ground and broken stay wires from power poles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.09pm
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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