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Old Snowy campground

High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 8.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 11.22am

Closed areas: Mount Franklin Road Closures for road upgrades: Monday to Fridays 16/10/24 - 29/11/24

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 Fri 22 Nov 2024, 7.29am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 3.39pm

Closed areas: Cooleman Mountain Campground closed for upgrade work

Cooleman Mountain Campground in Kosciuszko National Park is closed for upgrades to campground infrastructure from Friday 22 November to Friday 20 Decemeber 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office ph. (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 8.53am

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 Sat 26 Oct 2024, 12.06pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 3.16pm

Closed areas: Clarke Gorge Walking Track closed due to rock fall

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: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 8.20am

Closed areas: Jersey Cave closed for maintenance

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 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 Thu 3 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.37am

Other planned events: Temporary increase in presence of feral animal carcasses

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 Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8.48am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 8.54am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/old-snowy-campground/local-alerts

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