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Porcupine walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.46am to Wed 22 Jan 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 9.49am

Closed areas: Notification of Helicopter Operations - Thredbo Village and Surrounds - Tuesday and Wednesday 21-22 January 2025

Helicopter sling load operations are scheduled to occur from Thredbo carpark (overflow) to Eagles Nest, Mt Crackenback on Tuesday 21st January 2025 AND Wednesday 22nd January 2025 between 8:00am and 5:00pm (dependant on weather and flying conditions).

The helicopter operations are part of the Public Safety Network (PSN) upgrade works to increase critical communications for emergency services organisations. There will be temporary impacts to the Thredbo Valley Track and to the Kosciuszko Walk. Both will remain open, however pedestrian/traffic control will be in place, and visitors may experience delays while materials are flown over or near impacted areas. There is no scheduled impact to Thredbo operations during this time.

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 Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 9.34am

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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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/porcupine-walk/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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