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Applies from Wed 2 Dec 2020, 12.02pm to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Dec 2020, 1.10pm
Illawong walk is undergoing repair works until Friday 11 December 2020. There will be some minor delays and diversions in place during this time.
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Applies from Wed 2 Dec 2020, 7.00am to Fri 4 Dec 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 11.58am
The access roads to Ngarigo and Thredbo Diggings campgrounds are being graded between Wednesday 2 December and Friday 4 December 2020.
Short delays may be experienced when entering or leaving the campground, with traffic control in place to manage access through the worksite.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 23 Nov 2020, 9.00am to Fri 18 Dec 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 11.05am
Hoggs Hut in Kosciuszko National Park is closed for repairs from Monday 23 November to Monday 30 November 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Wed 25 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Wed 16 Dec 2020, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 7.44pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground shooting program within the Perisher Range Resorts and Charlotte Pass Ski Resort areas between Thursday 26 November and Wednesday 16 December 2020. The areas targeted in this program include:
The objective of this program is to decrease the impacts associated with rabbits on both the environment and resort infrastructure within the resort areas of Kosciuszko National Park.
The program includes shooting operations undertaken by authorised NPWS officers and NPWS contractors. The operations will be carried out between the 6pm and 9pm each evening. However, no shooting will be undertaken as a component of this program on weekends, public holidays, NSW public school holidays or during public events.
Shooting operations will also be limited to times and areas of low visitation and lodge/accommodation occupancy.
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Applies from Tue 24 Nov 2020, 2.04pm to Thu 24 Dec 2020, 2.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 7.26pm
The toilet at Seamans Hut is still under construction and will remain closed until complete. There will be increased traffic on Summit trail and also construction works around Seamans Hut.
Seamans Hut will remain open. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Tue 24 Nov 2020, 3.35pm to Thu 10 Dec 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Nov 2020, 4.40pm
The Waalimma and Genoa section of South East Forests National Park will be closed from 9am Sunday 22 November until 11pm Thursday 9 December 2020 for an aerial pest control operation. The closure includes Waalimma campground.
Park through roads remain open, including Nungatta Creek Road and Poole Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 7.00am to Fri 18 Dec 2020, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Nov 2020, 11.16am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial shooting program from Monday 30 November to Friday 18 December 2020. The program is to assist in the control of pest animals including pigs, deer and wild dogs. No Horses will be targeted in this program.
The affected parks and reserves include:
Areas targeted in Kosciuszko National Park are:
The program may be postponed due to unfavourable weather or logistical problems.
Warning signs will be placed at access points into the National Park and Reserves. Please do not enter areas during this time.
For more information, please contact the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 7.18pm to Fri 11 Dec 2020, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Nov 2020, 9.58am
Bicentennial National trail, between Geehi and the Waterfall Farm Road is closed. The closure is due to fire affected trees making the trail unsafe, and planned maintenance works 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 Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 6.28pm
This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
We will be reviewing the closures in March 2021 when some areas may be reopened. However it is likely that some areas will remain closed beyond this point. NSW National Parks is also conducting ground and aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire recovery.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2020, 8.32am to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Nov 2020, 10.52am
The following Show Caves in the Yarrangobilly precinct in Kosciuszko National Park area reopening:
All caves (including the self-guided cave) must be pre-booked. To book visit the NPWS Yarrangobilly tours page.
The following areas are also open to the public:
These areas remain closed:
All accommodation can be booked in advance:
For further information and daily updates, email or call Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre on 02 6454 9597.
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Applies from Thu 12 Nov 2020, 2.19pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Nov 2020, 3.35pm
A weed spraying program will take place in the Nungatta section of South East Forests National Park between Saturday 14 November 2020 and Friday 29 January 2021. The areas affected include:
The weed spraying will aim to control St John's wort, Pattersons curse, serrated tussock, purple top verbena, blackberry, briar rose and thistles. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Tue 22 Sep 2020, 7.00am to Fri 18 Dec 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
The area between Bridge 1 and Elevated Platform 104 will be closed from Tuesday 10 November to Friday 18 December 2020 due to upgrade works.
A detour is available around the work site. However this detour contains steep hills and rocky terrain, so is not as family friendly as Thredbo Valley track. Please follow the guidance signage to safely bypass the work zone.
The following areas will remain closed until Saturday 19 December 2020 for upgrade works that are planned to increase the sustainability, safety and durability of the track:
There is no public access to Skitube Carpark D, Bullocks Hut and Lower Thredbo Valley track for the duration of the works.
Detours and guidance signage will be in place from Thredbo Valley track, Muzzlewood track and Bullocks walking track to and from Skitube Carpark C, and onto Lake Crackenback Resort.
These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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
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:
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 Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 4.32pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 16 October to Friday 16 April 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
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 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 call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 2.22pm
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.
Other closures
Bullocks Hut, including the access track from the Ski Tube Terminal, is closed due to maintenance works.
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:
The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park are closed due to fire damage:
Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works
Before Christmas 2020
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 Fri 30 Oct 2020, 6.45pm to Wed 30 Dec 2020, 6.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 1.37pm
Major Clews Cottage is closed for repairs. For more information, contact Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Sun 22 Nov 2020, 11.25am to Thu 3 Dec 2020, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Nov 2020, 1.03pm
All of the Glen Bog section of the South East Forests National Park will be closed to facilitate aerial pest control.
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Applies from Sun 22 Nov 2020, 12.01am to Thu 3 Dec 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Nov 2020, 1.03pm
Parts of the Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to facilitate aerial pest control operations. The closed areas include:
The following areas will remain open:
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 2.34pm to Thu 24 Dec 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 3.26pm
All public access to Burrungubugge Aquaduct trail is prohibited from Friday 30 October until the end of December 2020 due to Snowy Hydro maintenance on the Burrungubugge siphon structure.
Access to Island Bend fire trail (IBFT) during this time will only be possible by foot from Snowy Adit to the Island Bend fire trail junction. Snowy Hydro have a TRAFFX traffic controller onsite adjacent to the Snowy River who can advise the public when the track up to IBFT is clear of construction vehicles.
No members of the public will be permitted to park vehicles at the IBFT Burrungubugge trial junction. Adequate parking is available next to the Snowy River on the northern side of the Snowy Adit bridge.
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 3.49pm
Nadgee Wilderness walk is closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 28 Oct 2020, 9.40am to Fri 1 Jan 2021, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Nov 2020, 12.52pm
High altitude walks partially snow covered and hazardous conditions
Areas above 1900m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are still partially snow covered. Please note the following information when visiting these areas:
General:
Refer to our Alpine Safety page.
Complete a trip intention form.
Be prepared: low visibility, extreme winds, heavy snowfalls can all occur without warning, Wear and carry appropriate clothing, carry navigation equipment be prepared for extreme condition. Track surfaces and signs may not be visible.
Travel with care: Choose your routes carefully and steep and icy terrain and thin snow/ ice cover over rivers and lakes can make travel very dangerous.
There are still drifts about on the higher altitude parts of the main range. Please note the following information when walking in the areas listed below:
Main Range walk:
Please expect numerous snow drift crossings, and make sure that:
The Summit trail/ Summit walk:
You will likely only encounter snow drifts above the ~6.5km mark (below Seamans Hut). Please make sure that:
Kosciuszko walk:
For more information, please call Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am
Waratah Road North in South East Forests National Park is closed due to planned bridge works. You can still access Pheasants Peak track head via Waratah Road South off Coolangubra Forest Way. Detour signs are in place around the closed section of Waratah Road North. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.54pm
Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed for visitor use due to fire damage.
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Applies from Fri 18 Sep 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 12.13pm
Four Mile Hut walk is closed because it is in a closed area of the park that has been affected by bushfire.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 10.51am
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 Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 12 November 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
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 Wed 7 Feb 2018, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 1.58pm
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
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:
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 Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2020, 8.48am
Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2020, 9.16am
Green Cape Lighthouse is closed for tours until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. The lighthouse precinct is open.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jul 2020, 4.40pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program for foxes using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be ongoing and continuous from July 1,2020 to December 31st, 2020. The baited reserves include:
There will be signs at entrance and exits to the baiting locations.
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 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 call the NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 6405 5000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2020, 4.23pm
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:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, 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 Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2019, 2.59pm
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
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:
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