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Dead Horse Gap walking track

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 15 November 2024, 9.37am

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 9.37am.

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 7am Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas will be closed:

  • The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track.
  • Rennix Walk
  • Rainbow Lake Walk 
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Illawong Walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk 
  • Hannels Spur Track
  • The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
  • Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
  • Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
  • The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
  • The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
  • The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
  • Teddy’s Hut
  • Tin Mine Trail
  • The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.

The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:

  • The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Summit Walk
  • Summit Trail
  • Main Range Walk
  • Mount Stilwell Walk
  • Pallaibo Walk
  • Dead Horse Gap Walk
  • Thredbo River Walk
  • Thredbo Valley Track

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 9.37am

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for feral animal control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 11 November and 7pm, Friday 29 November 2024. The operation will not run on weekends from 7pm Friday to 7am Monday. As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas will be closed:

  • The alternative section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along the Illawong track.
  • Rennix Walk
  • Rainbow Lake Walk 
  • Porcupine Walk
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Illawong Walk
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk
  • Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley Walk 
  • Hannels Spur Track
  • The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
  • Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
  • Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
  • The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
  • The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road eastwards towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
  • The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap Walk and Kosciuszko Walk, bounded by the Alpine Way to the south and down to approximately 1300m elevation in the west to north-west.
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Pilot Wilderness Area, between Rileys Track and Big Boggy in the north, and Murray River and Ingeegoodbee in the south.
  • Teddy’s Hut
  • Tin Mine Trail
  • The area south of Mount Jagungal and west of the Brassy Mountains.

The following tracks in this area will remain open during the operation:

  • The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Summit Walk
  • Summit Trail
  • Main Range Walk
  • Mount Stilwell Walk
  • Pallaibo Walk
  • Dead Horse Gap Walk
  • Thredbo River Walk
  • Thredbo Valley Track

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 1.15pm to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 7.44am

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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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/walking-tracks/dead-horse-gap-walking-track/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

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

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