Kosciuszko National Park

There are alerts raised for Kosciuszko National Park as at Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:59:10 +1000
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:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Safety alerts: Port Phillip Trail Causeway Closed due to flooding
Please plan your trip accordingly

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

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:
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.

Safety alerts: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are currently snow covered:
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:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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. 

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.

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track partial closure
Thredbo Valley track is closed until further notice between the following track heads due to recent snowfalls:
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.

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:
Affected areas of the southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park include:
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.

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:
Detour due to construction works
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain is open but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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. 

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:
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.

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:
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:
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.

Closed areas: Buddong Falls track closed due to fire damage
Buddong Falls track is closed until further notice due to fire damage and unsafe conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.