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Cascade trail

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 15 April 2025, 2.58pm

Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 9.27am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 2.58pm.

Other planned events: Dead Horse Gap carpark closed and delays on Cascade trail.

Dead Horse Gap carpark will be closed from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025 while workers and machinery occupy the area for a short aerial lifting operation. Visitors are asked to use the Cascade Trail carpark.

Cascade trail will remain open with short closures to allow for works to be completed. This may cause some delays. For your safety, please follow all directions and signage of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.

Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.47am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 3.35pm

Hazard reduction burns: Stockyard HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/04/2025. The fire is called Stockyard HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 3.33pm

Hazard reduction burns: Snowvale HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 10/04/2025. The fire is called Snowvale HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/things-to-do/cycling-trails/cascade-trail/local-alerts

Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

    Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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