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 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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