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Khancoban Visitor Centre

Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.28pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.38pm

Other incidents: Guthega Trackhead - Guthega Toilet Construction

Guthega track head carpark will be closed to vehicles. Signage will be in place advising public to park in main Guthega carpark. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the carpark to the Snowies Alpine Walk and Illawong Walk track head.

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Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 9.30am

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 Mon 3 Feb 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 9.27am

Closed areas: Cascade trail carpark closed - 3 February to 25 April 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 25 April 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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2.34pm

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. 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 Mon 17 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2.31pm

Safety alerts: Skitube Bridge maintenance works 17-31 March 2025

Maintenance works will be occurring on the Skitube Bridge and surrounding areas starting 7am, Monday 17 March 2025 until 5pm, Monday 31 March 2025.

Access to the Thredbo Valley Track, Snowies Alpine walk and Bundilla accessible track will not be affected.

Please follow any signage and direction from staff.

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 Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.11pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works

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:

  • Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4WD trail
  • Wallace Creek lookout
  • Lobs Hole Ravine campground

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 Mon 17 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Mar 2025, 2.53pm

Closed areas: Scammells Ridge Lookout Closed for Upgrade Works

The Scammells Ridge Lookout in Kosciuszko National Park is closed for upgrade works from Monday 17 March to Friday 20 June 2025. All facilities including toilets and picnic area will be closed for the duration of the works. For more information, contact the Khancoban NPWS office (02) 6070 8400 or info.khancoban@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5.31pm

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. Olsens Road remains open from the Alpine Way to 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 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: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.47am

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 24 Feb 2025, 12.15am to Sun 24 Aug 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 12.35pm

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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.

Please contact the local Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.

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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.

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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/visitor-centres/khancoban-visitor-centre/local-alerts

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