Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 20 January 2025, 9.49am
Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.46am
to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 5.30pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.49am.
Closed areas: Notification of Helicopter Operations - Thredbo Village and Surrounds - Tuesday and Wednesday 21-22 January 2025
Helicopter sling load operations are scheduled to occur from Thredbo carpark (overflow) to Eagles Nest, Mt Crackenback on Tuesday 21st January 2025 AND Wednesday 22nd January 2025 between 8:00am and 5:00pm (dependant on weather and flying conditions).
The helicopter operations are part of the Public Safety Network (PSN) upgrade works to increase critical communications for emergency services organisations. There will be temporary impacts to the Thredbo Valley Track and to the Kosciuszko Walk. Both will remain open, however pedestrian/traffic control will be in place, and visitors may experience delays while materials are flown over or near impacted areas. There is no scheduled impact to Thredbo operations during this time.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 11.41am
Fires - Advice: HANNELS SPUR, GEEHI
There is a fire in this park called HANNELS SPUR, GEEHI. 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 Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.46am to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.49am
Closed areas: Notification of Helicopter Operations - Thredbo Village and Surrounds - Tuesday and Wednesday 21-22 January 2025
Helicopter sling load operations are scheduled to occur from Thredbo carpark (overflow) to Eagles Nest, Mt Crackenback on Tuesday 21st January 2025 AND Wednesday 22nd January 2025 between 8:00am and 5:00pm (dependant on weather and flying conditions).
The helicopter operations are part of the Public Safety Network (PSN) upgrade works to increase critical communications for emergency services organisations. There will be temporary impacts to the Thredbo Valley Track and to the Kosciuszko Walk. Both will remain open, however pedestrian/traffic control will be in place, and visitors may experience delays while materials are flown over or near impacted areas. There is no scheduled impact to Thredbo operations during this time.
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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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2025, 3.30pm to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 7.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Notification of Helicopter Operations - Kosciuszko Summit and Summit Walk - Wednesday 22nd January
Helicopter sling load operations are scheduled to occur from Seamans Helipad to the Summit Walk between 7.00am – 9.00am AND 4.00pm - 7.00pm on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (depending on weather and flying conditions).
The Summit Walk beyond Rawson Pass (and summit area of Mount Kosciuszko) will be CLOSED during these times.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2025, 3.03pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2025, 3.04pm
Safety alerts: Summit Trail- post Winter hazards
Please be aware of hazards along the Summit Trail. The trail is rough in sections because of erosion caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 11.49am
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 winter and spring 2024. 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 Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 9.34am
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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