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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 11.00am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 6.27pm
Closed parks: Areas closed for feral animal control - Brindabella National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve, northern Kosciuszko National Park - 24th Feb - 7th Mar 2025
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial feral animal control operations in the Brindabella National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve and Northern Kosciuszko National Park areas between Monday 24 February and Friday 7 March 2025. Control operations will not be undertaken on weekends.
Gate closures and closure notices will be in place during operations. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office via email at npws.alpinequeanbeyan@environment.nsw.gov.au or call 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.49pm to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 10.59am
Closed areas: Areas closed for feral animal control – Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas, Lower Snowy area, Moonbah, Ingebyra, Grosses Plain, Kosciuszko National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial feral animal control operations in the Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas, the Lower Snowy area, and the Moonbah, Ingebyra and Grosses Plain areas of Kosciuszko National Park.
Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 24 February and 7pm, Friday 7 March 2025. Control operations will not be undertaken on weekends.
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following tracks, trails and visitor facilities will remain open during the operation:
- The Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), including Cowombat, Snow Gums, Pilot Creek and Cascade Trail
- Pilot Wilderness Mountain Bike Ride, including Cascade, Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile Trails
- Cascade Hut
- Tin Mines Huts
- Ingeegoodbee Hut
- Lower Snowy Drive (Barry Way)
- Wallace Craigie Lookout
- Jacobs River/Tongaroo campground
- Halfway Flat campground
- No Name Day Use Area
- Pinch/Moyangul campground
- Nine Mile campground
- Jacks Lookout
- Running Waters campground
- Willis campground
All other tracks, trails and visitor facilties within these areas will remain closed during operations.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office via email at srvc@environment.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6450 5555.
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Applies from Sun 3 Nov 2024, 8.55am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 8.56am
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Webbs Ridge Trail between Doctors Flat Road and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail 4/11/24 - 28/02/2025
The northern section of Webbs Ridge Trail between Doctors Flat Road and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail in Brindabella National Park is closed from Monday 4 November to Friday 28 February 2025 while it is being upgraded.
Access to Lowells Flat and McIntyres Campgrounds:
From the north: via Doctors Flat Road, Baldy Range Trail, Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail, Webbs Ridge Trail (south), Waterfall Trail.
From the south: via Gentle Annie Trail, Webbs Ridge Trail, Waterfall Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.17pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.23pm
Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance work- Schlink Pass
Essential fire trail drainage maintenance, including culvert replacements will be occurring on Schlink Pass Road between the 10th February – 28th February 2025, between Guthega Power Station and Whites River Hut.
During this time, pedestrians access will be maintained but visitors are asked to follow the direction of Contractors and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.33pm
Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance work - Cascade Trail
Fire trail maintenance work is currently being undertaken on Cascade Trail between the Alpine Way and the Cowombat/Ingeegoodbee Trail intersection.
Notification signage is present at the entry to work areas. Trail users are to be aware of heavy plant movements and comply with all directions from contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 8.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.59pm
Other incidents: Geehi Flats Campground Upgrade Works
From February to the end of May 2025, small areas of Geehi Flats campground will be subject to construction work to upgrade visitor facilities. The campground will remain open, although machinery will be operating in the campground during this time. Do not enter construction areas.
For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre (02) 6070 8400.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2025, 2.45pm
Closed areas: Cascade Trail Carpark Closure Monday 3 February 2025 to Friday 21 March 2025
Transport for NSW will be carrying out essential maintenance on the large culverts beneath the Alpine Way adjacent to the Cascade Trail carpark.
The Cascade Trail carpark will be closed for parking from Monday 3 February 2025 to Friday 21 March 2025 as workers and machinery will be occupying the area. Visitors accessing Cascade Trail are asked to use the Dead Horse Gap carpark and walk about 500m to reach the trailhead, following any signage.
During work hours, access to the walking track will be managed under traffic control for the safety of pedestrians, workers and motorists. Please follow the directions of workers and signage.
If you would like more information, please contact the project team on 1800 555 638 or southprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2024, 10.07am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Feb 2025, 9.27am
Closed areas: Round Mountain Hut closed for reconstruction
Round Mountain hut is closed until Friday 28 March 2025 while construction works are underway.
Machinery and vehicles will be in use between the Round Mountain track head and the hut site. There will be some noise during this time. Please follow all directions from NPWS staff and safety signage.
The toilet amenities remain open and are accessed via Farm Ridge trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Feb 2025, 8.34am
Closed areas: Thredbo River picnic area toilet closed
Recent severe winds have brought down a tree on the toilet block at Thredbo River picnic area. As a result the toilet block is closed and cannot be utilised. Please be aware that contractors will be working at the site and will have vehicles moving in and out of the area. Other facilities at the site are available.
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes
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 dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing from September 3rd, 2024 until March 3rd, 2025 in the following areas:
- Brindabella National Park
- Bimberi Nature Reserve
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 (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 Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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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 Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8.48am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.20am
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, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025, 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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 11.49am
Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground - upgrade works
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin campground throughout winter and spring 2024. These works will include additions to campground facilities and rehabilitation planting.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.59pm
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 2027, 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 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 9.34am
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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