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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred most national parks in northern NSW, including campgrounds and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Wallace Craigie lookout

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 13 March 2025, 11.21am

Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 11.21am.

Hazard reduction burns: Thatchers Hole

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/03/2025. The fire is called Thatchers Hole. 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.

Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 8.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.28pm.

Closed areas: Area closed due to hazard reduction burning - Wallace Craigie Lookout

Wallace Craigie Lookout, on Barry Way in Kosciuszko National Park, will be closed from Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March 2025 for hazard reduction burning. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Thatchers Hole HR.

For more information, contact the NPWS Jindabyne office, visit the Hazards Near Me app, or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 11.21am

Hazard reduction burns: Thatchers Hole

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/03/2025. The fire is called Thatchers Hole. 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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.44pm

Closed areas: Eastern side of Gungarlin campground closed Monday to Friday

Major works are occurring at the Gungarlin River campground from Monday 3 March to Friday 21 March 2025. These works mean that during this time camping sites to the east of the Island Bend fire trail will not be accessible from Monday to Friday and the only sites available for camping will be those west of the Island Bend fire trail. All sites will be open on the weekends.

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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.32pm

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 used. 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 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2.43pm

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 2025. 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 3 Feb 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Cascade trail carpark closed - 3 February to 21 March 2025

Transport for NSW is 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 email or call the project team on 1800 555 638.

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9.52am

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 Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 1.51pm

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Saturday 8 February 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park 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 and Corrowong.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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. 

For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.03pm

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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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/lookouts/wallace-craigie-lookout/local-alerts

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