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Main Range walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 21 March 2025, 11.34am

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3.24pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 6.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11.34am.

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting operations in the Main Range Area of Kosciuszko National Park, including walking tracks and areas surrounding Mt Kosciuszko.

This area of the park will be closed 6pm to 6am daily, Tuesday 25th March to Friday 28th March 2025 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 impacts upon native plants and animals including threatened species.

Areas closed include:

  • Summit Trail
  • Summit Walk
  • Main Range Walk
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Hannel’s Spur
  • Seamans Hut
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Rawsons Pass
  • Wilkinsons Valley
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk

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

Do not enter closed areas Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.38pm

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 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3.24pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 6.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11.34am

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting operations in the Main Range Area of Kosciuszko National Park, including walking tracks and areas surrounding Mt Kosciuszko.

This area of the park will be closed 6pm to 6am daily, Tuesday 25th March to Friday 28th March 2025 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 impacts upon native plants and animals including threatened species.

Areas closed include:

  • Summit Trail
  • Summit Walk
  • Main Range Walk
  • Kosciuszko Walk
  • Hannel’s Spur
  • Seamans Hut
  • Cootapatamba Hut
  • Rawsons Pass
  • Wilkinsons Valley
  • Guthega to Charlotte Pass Walk

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

Do not enter closed areas Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

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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 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 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 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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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/main-range-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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