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The Rock Nature Reserve - Kengal Aboriginal Place

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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 4.18pm to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 4.26pm

Other planned events: Friday 2 June 2023 - Helicopter operations will be occurring from Eagles Nest, Thredbo to Friday Flat overflow carpark, Thredbo.

Helicopter operations will be occurring from Eagles Nest, Thredbo to Friday Flat overflow carpark, Thredbo, Friday 2 June 2023 between 08:00am - 05:00pm.

This operation will be in conjunction with helicopter operations occurring on the Dead Horse Gap walking track and may occur at anytime during the day.

Visitors should expect short delays as materials are flown over the following impacted areas;

  • Start of Kosciuszko walk – At Eagles Nest (top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift)
  • TVT – between Friday Flat and Bridge 1
  • Friday Flat overflow carpark in Thredbo Village

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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 9.01am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.50am

Closed areas: Southern section of Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve closed for aerial pest control operation

The Southern section of Kosciuszko National Park and Clareks Hill Nature Reserve will be closed from 8am Monday 12 June 2023 till 5pm Friday 16 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.

The closed areas are:

  • Clover Flat campground
  • Yellow Bog area
  • Spring Creek area
  • Greg Greg area
  • Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Khancoban park office on 02 60708400.

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Applies from Mon 3 Apr 2023, 3.56pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.32am

Other planned events: Thredbo Alpine Village pindone rabbit control program

Kosciuszko Thredbo (KT) will be conducting a baiting program using carrots containing pindone (pindone, sodium salt) poison for the control of rabbits. The program will take place between Wednesday 26 April and Wednesday 31 May 2023 at Thredbo Alpine Village, within Kosciuszko National Park.

All baiting locations will be signposted. Free feeding using non-poisoned oats will be undertaken before using pindone oats.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets may be affected by pindone. Pets must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, call the NPWS Resorts Environmental Services on 02 6450 5616.

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Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 2.03pm to Wed 9 Aug 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.30am

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 9 February and Wednesday 9 August 2023. 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. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

  • Thredbo Valley
  • Moonbah
  • Ingebyra
  • Paupong
  • Numbla Vale
  • Corrowong

Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

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 Wed 10 May 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.28am

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered

The following high altitude walks are currently snow covered:

  • Main Range walk
  • Summit walk
  • Kosciuszko walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk

Other walks 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
  • Solid walking boots
  • Navigation skills and map, compass and GPS
  • Plans for walks to take longer than normal.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 10.44am to Sun 25 Jun 2023, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.27am

Closed areas: Northern area of Kosciuszko National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

The northern area of Kosciuszko National Park is closed from 7am Tuesday 13 June to Saturday 24 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation targeting deer and pigs.

The closed areas are:

  • Happy Jacks area
  • Tabletop area
  • Four Mile area
  • Tolbar area, including Swamp Creek
  • Tantangara Dam and surrounds
  • Nungar Plain area
  • Long Plain and Gooandra area
  • Lone Pine area, including Mount Morgan
  • Blue Waterholes and Clarke Gorge
  • Fiery Range
  • Cooleman Creek area.

The following public roads and roadside facilities will remain open (where not subject to winter closures):

  • Tantangara Road to Tantangara Dam wall
  • Denison campground
  • Sawyers Rest House day use area
  • Delany's Hut day use area.

Within the aerial pest control operation area, the Bicentennial National trail and Australian Alps walking track will remain open for the duration of the program.

Selwyn Ski Resort, the Snowy Mountains Highway and Link Road to Cabramurra will not be affected by the program.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 9.49am to Sun 18 Jun 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 11.19am

Other planned events: Goobarragandra area aerial pest control operation

NSW National Parks will be conducting an aerial pest management operation involving firearms within the Goobarragandra area of Kosciuszko National Park. The operation will take place from Monday 12 June to Sunday 18 June 2023. The operation dates are subject to weather conditions and may change accordingly. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000. 

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Applies from Mon 15 May 2023, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 4.11pm

Other planned events: Campground access roadworks

Roadworks will take place on the access roads around Moyangul/Pinch River campground and Nine Mile campground from Monday 5 June 2023 to Friday 16 June 2023. The campgrounds will be closed while these works are underway, however access to visitor facilities will remain open.

Some heavy vehicle traffic will also be occurring between Running Waters campground and Moyangul/Pinch River campground during this period. You are advised to adhere to all signage and directions of staff undertaking work.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.19pm

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice while restoration works are completed. 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 Thu 18 May 2023, 10.08am to Mon 12 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.17pm

Closed areas: Merambego area closed for ground pest control operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking a ground shoot operation over 2 days for the control of deer and rabbits within the Merambego area of Kosciuszko National Park between 12pm Thursday 1 June 2023 to 12pm Monday 12 June 2023, depending on weather conditions and logistics.

All entrances to the area will be sign posted outlining closure of the area. Please do not enter closure areas – penalties will apply.

If you have any questions, please contact the Jindabyne Office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9.02am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.15pm

Other planned events: O'Hares campground closed

O'Hares campground is closed until Friday 9 June 2023 due to roadworks. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Sun 14 Aug 2022, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 4.12pm

Closed areas: Elliott Way closed due to landslip

Elliott Way is closed until further notice from the national park boundary to the Link Road gate due to a landslip and other geo-technical repair works. There is no access to O'Hares campground and the campground is currently closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 4.04pm to Sun 4 Jun 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.54am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park, Bama precinct Campground closures

Camping in the Murray Valley Regional Park, Bama precinct is closed due to recent flooding and continued wet conditions. Bookings can be made at other nearby Campgrounds Benarca campgrounds | NSW National Parks.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 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 Mon 20 Mar 2023, 12.18pm to Sun 4 Jun 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.54am

Closed areas: Murray Valley Regional Park, Deniliquin precinct areas closed due to flooding

The following areas are closed from 20 August 2022 to 26 May 2023 due to widespread flooding:

Closed attractions include:

  • Deniliquin mountain bike trails
  • Muna/Lagoon campground
  • Lip-Lip-Wil/Yabby campground

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 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 10.28am to Sun 4 Jun 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.54am

Closed areas: Closed due to flooding - Whymoul, Noorong, Wetuppa precincts of Murray Valley National Park

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 Tue 7 Mar 2023, 3.06pm to Sat 10 Jun 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 May 2023, 12.34pm

Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground partially closed due to roadworks

Tom Groggin campground and day use area will be partially closed from the Monday 24 April to Wednesday 10 June 2023. Significant maintenance works including the formalisation of vehicle tracks within the campground and rehabilitation planting will be underway during this period. Traffic controls may be in place for some parts of this work.

The Alpine National Park (Victoria) and Bicentennial National trail will remain accessible via the Tom Groggin access road and Murray River crossing. Tom Groggin horse camp is not affected by the works and will remain open. 

All NSW NPWS campgrounds require an online booking.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 10.11am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 10.13am

Other planned events: 1080 Fox Baiting Program

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. The program will be conducted between the 24th of May and the 1st of July 2023 in Ulandra Nature Reserve.

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 Wed 24 May 2023, 10.01am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 10.10am

Other planned events: 1080 Fox Baiting

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. The program will be conducted between the 24th of May and the 1st of July 2023 in Nest Hill Nature Reserve.

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 Thu 11 May 2023, 8.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 2.01pm

Closed areas: Rawson Pass toilet closed for winter

Rawson Pass toilet is closed from Thursday May 11 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 Mon 8 May 2023, 2.37pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 1.34pm

Closed areas: Areas in the Yarrangobilly Caves precinct closed for geo-tech works

Areas closed from 4.30pm on Monday 15 May to 9.30am on Saturday 1 July 2023 for geo-technical works. The following caves and walk are closed:

  • South Glory Cave
  • Castle Cave and Castle Cave walk
  • Harrie Wood Cave
  • North Glory Cave

For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 4.59pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 4.24pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Pig Bating program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Ulandra Nature Reserve from the 17th of May 2023 until the 31st of May 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs. 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 Tumut NPWS office for more information on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 May 2023, 12.27pm

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 Sun 7 May 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 May 2023, 4.16pm

Closed areas: Snow Gums boardwalk closed due to snow and ice

The Snow Gums boardwalk in Kosciuszko National Park is closed until further notice due to snow and ice on the track. Conditions will be monitored and the boardwalk will re-open should conditions allow.

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

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Applies from Sun 7 May 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 May 2023, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure

Thredbo Valley track is closed until further notice between the following track heads due to recent snowfalls:

  • Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo campground
  • Bullocks Flat and Gaden Trout Hatchery

Please abide by IMBA guidelines and don't ride on wet tracks. Please check back for updates as these closures may change.

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 Wed 12 Apr 2023, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 9.44pm

Closed areas: Tin Mines Camping Area - Heavy Machinery

Heavy Machinery working in Tin Mines campsite area

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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 10.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 5.14pm

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 2023 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 Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 4.45pm

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.

Post-winter closures due to wet weather trail conditions

The following roads and trails are closed until further notice:

  • Geehi Dam/Olsens Road
  • Grassy Flat Trail

Detour due to construction works

  • Kings Cross Road and Tumut Ponds Fire Trail are accessible only via Snow Ridge Road near Cabramurra. No access from Link Road through Selwyn Snow Resort.

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
  • Cabramurra township
  • Selwyn Snow Resort. The resort is being rebuilt following fire damage, and is currently a construction site. For your safety, public access to this area is strictly prohibited and all signage in this area must be followed.

Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires

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

  • Bradley/O'Briens Hut, Brooks Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harvey's Hut, Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Vickery's 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 Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Apr 2023, 5.40pm

Other planned events: Planned trail maintenance - Grassy Flat track, Murray Gates track, Rileys Flat track

Grassy Flat trail, Murray Gates trail and Rileys Flat trail will be intermittently closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 20 March 2023. The Bicentennial National trail (from Tom Groggin to Geehi) will not be closed as part of these works. Closed areas will be signposted and gates for public access will be locked for the duration of these works.

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

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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 8.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Apr 2023, 12.10pm

Other planned events: Geehi toilet facilities replacement works

Construction works are underway to replace all the toilet facilities at Geehi from mid January to the end of June 2023. The affected areas are:

  • Geehi Flats campground
  • Behrs Flat campground
  • Old Geehi campground

Please be aware there will be machinery in these campgrounds to construct the new toilet facilities. All old toilet facilities will remain in place for use whilst the new facilities are being constructed.

For more information please contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Mon 20 Jun 2022, 3.18pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 8.54am

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 Wednesday 22 March 2023 until Friday 22 September 2023 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 Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Apr 2023, 10.22am

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 Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.52am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Apr 2023, 10.34am

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 Thursday 1 September 2022 and Tuesday 28 February 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 Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Apr 2023, 10.35am

Closed areas: Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) closed

Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed until further notice due to fire damage.

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

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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.16am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 4.24pm

Safety alerts: Safety risk of unexploded ordnances (UXO) in Livingstone National Park

You must keep to marked trails, walking tracks and roads when visiting Livingstone National Park.

This is because of the safety risk around unexploded ordinances (UXO) within the park. There are signs on the ground at all entrances to the 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 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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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 2.53pm

Closed areas: Old Mountain Road walking track closed

The Old Mountain Road walking track is closed due to damage from the 2019-2020 bushfires. The walking track will remain closed until hazardous fire affected trees are removed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut Visitor Centre 02 6947 7025.

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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.29am

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 Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 8.15am

Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure

Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently from Sunday 1 May 2022 until further notice, whilst the Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts are conducted. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:

  • Portions 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 up-to-date notifications on the Future Generation website.

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

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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/the-rock-nature-reserve-kengal-aboriginal-place/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Murray-Riverina region
  • The Rock Nature Reserve – Kengal Aboriginal Place is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

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

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