High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park
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Last reviewed: Fri 15 November 2024, 8.37am
Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2024, 12.06pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 3.16pm.
Clarke Gorge walking track is closed from Saturday 26 October until further notice due to rock fall. Blue Waterholes Campground and Magpie Flat Campground remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.37am.
NPWS undertook increased feral animal control operations in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park over winter, as part of a state-wide focus on reducing the impacts of feral animals on NSW national parks.
As a result, higher than usual numbers of feral animal carcasses are temporarily present in the landscape. NPWS advises that there is an increased chance that visitors may encounter carcasses while driving, walking or riding in the area.
Carcasses are generally left in the landscape during most widescale feral animal control operations. They are likely to decompose in approximately 4 weeks over summer. Decomposition is slower in winter.
Carcasses do not pose a health or safety risk to visitors if left undisturbed. Please maintain a respectful distance and do not touch or move carcasses.
If you are uncomfortable or concerned about the presence of feral animal carcasses, you may wish to consider visiting other locations in the park.
Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.48pm
Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) have advised they are undertaking road stabilisation works along sections of Araluen Road causing long delays to motorists.
Delays of up to an hour are scheduled from Thursday 14th November to Friday 22ns November from Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm. This will impact accessing the following campgrounds from Moruya -
- Bakers Flat Campground
- Dry Creek Campground
- Deua River campground
More information regarding the works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details. Access via the Kings Highway is suggested as an alternate route to avoid delays during this time.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 3.20pm to Thu 21 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 3.28pm
NPWS contractors are undertaking essential trail maintenance work on fire trails in Burra Creek Nature Reserve. Please use caution when bushwalking in the reserve as heavy machinery is operating in the area. Do not enter any closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. If you're planning on visiting these areas, or you would like more information, please call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.29am to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 5.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.33am
The Flea Creek picnic area is currently being rehabilitated between 24 October - 30 November 2024. The area remains open to the public, with picnic tables and the Goodradigbee River still accessible. Please avoid the closed area for your safety and to allow revegetation of the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 8.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.31am
Mount Franklin Road will be closed to vehicles from Bulls Head picnic area between 16/10/24 - 29/11/2024 (Mon-Fri) for road maintenance. Pedestrians are permitted access and existing booked events will not be impacted by works.
Mt Franklin Road closures are managed by ACT Roads. For more information, contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81 or ACT Parks & Conservation Service.
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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 9.37am
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 following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:
For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Sun 3 Nov 2024, 8.55am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 9.38am
Webbs Ridge Trail in Brindabella National Park is closed from Monday 4 November to Friday 31 January 2025 between Doctors Flat Road and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail while it is being upgraded. Alternative access to the south is via Baldy Range Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2024, 12.06pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 3.16pm
Clarke Gorge walking track is closed from Saturday 26 October until further notice due to rock fall. Blue Waterholes Campground and Magpie Flat Campground remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 7.44am
Jersey Cave, Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Precinct will be closed for maintenance works from Monday 18 November to Monday 16 December 2024. There will be no Jersey Cave tours during this time.
For more information, contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre (02) 6454 9597.
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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.28am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 8.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 9.15am
Kybeyan West Fire Trail in Dangelong Nature Reserve is closed from Monday 11 November to Friday 29 November 2024 while maintenance works are conducted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.16pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.57pm
Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 9.00am
New England Fire Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 21 October to Friday 29 November 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 3.14pm
From 14th October through to 29th Novermber 2024, NPWS will be completing road works within the Wadbilliga National Park. The works will require intermittent closures of roads to vehicular traffic.
The areas impacted will be
Drive safely and follow the direction of roadworks signs. Do not attempt to enter areas that have been closed for works.
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 12.50pm
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:
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
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:
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain 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.
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Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.37am
NPWS undertook increased feral animal control operations in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park over winter, as part of a state-wide focus on reducing the impacts of feral animals on NSW national parks.
As a result, higher than usual numbers of feral animal carcasses are temporarily present in the landscape. NPWS advises that there is an increased chance that visitors may encounter carcasses while driving, walking or riding in the area.
Carcasses are generally left in the landscape during most widescale feral animal control operations. They are likely to decompose in approximately 4 weeks over summer. Decomposition is slower in winter.
Carcasses do not pose a health or safety risk to visitors if left undisturbed. Please maintain a respectful distance and do not touch or move carcasses.
If you are uncomfortable or concerned about the presence of feral animal carcasses, you may wish to consider visiting other locations in the park.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 3.07pm
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 until Thursday 20 March 2025 in the following areas:
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 Mon 29 Jul 2024, 10.07am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 6.38am
Round Mountain hut is closed from Tuesday 1 October 2024 to Friday 31 January 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 Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.52pm to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9.55am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing pest control program using Meat Baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in Black Andrew Nature Reserve.
The program will be on going between the 11th of September 2024 and the 11th of March 2025.
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 Tumut NPWS Office on (02) 6947 7000.
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Applies from Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8.48am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 8.54am
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 Sun 28 Jul 2024, 2.52pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 Jul 2024, 3.01pm
The 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 August 1st, 2024 until February 1st, 2025 in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve.
All entrances to the baiting location will be sign posted.
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 Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 12.08pm
Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.
NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 12.08pm
The use of trailers is prohibited on the following trails in Deua National Park:
It is an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.
Trailer access to Bendethera is available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking
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Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 2.31pm
Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.
The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.46pm
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:
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 Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2024, 10.01am
Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.57am
Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/magpie-flat-campground/local-alerts
Long Plain Road and Tantangara Road (beyond the dam wall) are closed in winter from June to October long weekends. This period may be extended so it’s a good idea to contact the Tumut Visitor Centre. Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
No park entry fees apply in the High Plains area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
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