Dead Horse Gap walking track

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Applies from Fri 13 Dec 2024, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 3.06pm

Closed areas: Sections of Kosciuszko National Park closed for Feral Animal Control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting operations in the Summit areas of Kosciuszko National Park including walking tracks and trails and areas surrounding Mt Kosciuszko.

The area of the park will be closed 7pm to 6am daily, Wednesday 18 December to Saturday 21 December 2024 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points in Kosciuszko National Park.

This program will target feral animals to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Areas closed include:

Summit Trail
Summit Walk
Main Range Walking Track
Kosciuszko Walk
Hannel’s Spur Walking Track
Seaman’s Hut
Cootapatamba Hut
Rawson’s Pass

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out.

Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

If you would like further information about the closed areas please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 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: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 9.47am

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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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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