Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 22 November 2024, 9.11am
Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 9.11am.
Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 7am Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following areas will be closed:
- The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track.
- Rennix Walk
- Rainbow Lake Walk
- Porcupine Walk
- Waterfall Walk
- Illawong Walk
- Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
- Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk
- Hannels Spur Track
- The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
- Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
- Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
- The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
- The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
- The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
- Cootapatamba Hut
- Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
- Teddy’s Hut
- Tin Mine Trail
- The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.
The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:
- The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
- Kosciuszko Walk
- Summit Walk
- Summit Trail
- Main Range Walk
- Mount Stilwell Walk
- Pallaibo Walk
- Dead Horse Gap Walk
- Thredbo River Walk
- Thredbo Valley Track
For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3.20pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 8.37am.
Other planned events: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
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 spring conditions with:
- Solid/waterproof walking boots
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plan for all walks to take longer than normal.
If you plan to visit these areas in winter, follow alpine safety advice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 64505555.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 9.11am
Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 7am Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following areas will be closed:
- The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track.
- Rennix Walk
- Rainbow Lake Walk
- Porcupine Walk
- Waterfall Walk
- Illawong Walk
- Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
- Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk
- Hannels Spur Track
- The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
- Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
- Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
- The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
- The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
- The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
- Cootapatamba Hut
- Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
- Teddy’s Hut
- Tin Mine Trail
- The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.
The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:
- The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
- Kosciuszko Walk
- Summit Walk
- Summit Trail
- Main Range Walk
- Mount Stilwell Walk
- Pallaibo Walk
- Dead Horse Gap Walk
- Thredbo River Walk
- Thredbo Valley Track
For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 10.33am
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
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 Sat 28 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 10.23am
Safety alerts: Track works on Dead Horse Gap walk and Thredbo River walk
There will be ongoing track works on Thredbo River track and Dead Horse Gap track throughout the 2023/2024 hiking season. Please follow any detours in place and stay out of work sites.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5600. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 8.37am
Other planned events: High altitude walks - snow covered
The following high altitude walks are still partially snow covered:
- Main Range walk
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit walk (free of snow for about two thirds of walk)
- Kosciuszko walk
- Mount Stilwell walk
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 spring conditions with:
- Solid/waterproof walking boots
- Navigation skills and a map, compass and GPS
- Plan for all walks to take longer than normal.
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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