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).

Affects 1 park and 51 locations nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
  • Blue Lake lookout
  • Bullocks Hut
  • Bullocks track
  • Bundilla accessible track
  • Cascade trail
  • Charlotte Pass lookout
  • Charlotte Pass Ski Resort and Kosciuszko Chalet Hotel
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk
  • Cootapatamba lookout
  • Dead Horse Gap walking track
  • Geehi Flats campground
  • Geehi horse camp
  • Geehi huts walking track
  • Geehi Reservoir ride via Schlink Pass
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
  • Illawong walk
  • Kosciuszko – Alpine Way drive
  • Kosciuszko Education Centre
  • Kosciuszko lookout
  • Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko
  • Leatherbarrel Creek campground
  • Leatherbarrel Creek picnic area
  • Main Range walk
  • Mount Kosciuszko summit lookout
  • Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk
  • Mount Stilwell walk
  • Muzzlewood track
  • Ngarigo campground
  • Old Geehi campground
  • Pallaibo walking track
  • Perisher
  • Perisher Range cross-country ski trails
  • Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way)
  • Porcupine walk
  • Rainbow Lake walking track
  • Rennix walking track
  • Rock Creek snowshoe track
  • Round Mountain Hut walking track
  • Sawpit Creek picnic area
  • Sawpit walking track
  • Schlink Hut walking track
  • Seamans Hut
  • Snow Gums boardwalk
  • Thredbo Diggings campground
  • Thredbo Resort
  • Thredbo River picnic area
  • Thredbo River track
  • Thredbo Valley track adventure rides
  • Thredbo Valley track easy rides
  • Tom Groggin campground
  • Waterfall walking track

Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 12.00am to Fri 7 Feb 2025, 11.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 9.03am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

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 Friday 9 August 2024 and Friday 7 February 2025. 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. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

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

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kosciuszko National Park
• Paupong Nature Reserve