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Last reviewed: Thu 20 February 2025, 9.19am
Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 9.22am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 9.19am.
Due to rough road conditions along Goodenia Road, reduced speed limits are in place. Please follow all signage and drive to conditions at all times.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 1.58pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Applies from Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 8.05am.
Expect short delays on roads in South East Forest National Park from Monday 30 September 2024 to Friday 28 February 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.53am.
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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| 3 March 2025 | Closed areas | Yankees Gap Fire Trail Closed | Details |
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.51am Yankees Gap Fire Trail in South East Forest National Park is closed for bridge replacements and repairs from Monday 3 March to Friday 11 April 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. |
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Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 4.10pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/02/2025. The fire is called Darby Trail Cultural HR (3). 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 Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9.19am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9.31am
Guthega Road will be closed between the Power Station and the Link Road between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm, from Tuesday 25 February until Friday 7 March 2025.
There is still access to the Guthega Village via Smiggin Holes and driving along the Link Road accessed at the end of the car park.
Access to the Power Station remains via Guthega Road.
Please obey all road signage. Please note, these works may be completed earlier, keep updated on this site.
For further information please contact brendon.wilkie@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2.43pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin campground throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities and rehabilitation planting.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.46pm
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 21 March 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 3 Feb 2025, 11.55am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.42pm
Trail maintenance works are underway on management trails east of Tantangara Road. These trails include:
Take care when travelling in areas where heavy plant is operating. Notification signage will be in place in areas of operation.
Works will not be undertaken over the Easter period.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.49pm to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.36pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial feral animal control operations in the Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas, the Lower Snowy area, and the Moonbah, Ingebyra and Grosses Plain areas of Kosciuszko National Park.
Areas will be closed between 7am, Monday 24 February and 7pm, Friday 7 March 2025. Control operations will not be undertaken on weekends.
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following tracks, trails and visitor facilities will remain open during the operation:
All other tracks, trails and visitor facilties within these areas will remain closed during operations.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office via email or call 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.34pm
Cesjacks Hut will be closed for maintenance from Monday 17 to Friday 28 February 2025. The hut will still be available for emergency use, but not regular use.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 4.34pm to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 4.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 4.52pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) in the Jagungal Wilderness Area east of Round Mountain Fire Trail and southwest of Happy Jacks Road between Monday 3 March and Friday 7 March 2025.
Farm Ridge Fire Trail, Cesjacks Hut and access to Cesjacks Hut, Boobee Hut and Round Mountain Hut site will be closed for the duration of the operation.
This area of the park will be closed to enable aerial shooting to take place. Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) and National Trail will remain open. Trail users must stay on the trails at all times.
We appreciate your patience whilst this important work is carried out. If you would like further information about the closed areas please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 3.49pm to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 2.42pm
Flood damage repair works are underway between Pulpit Rock Road and Green Cape Lighthouse.
The track will remain open during construction Please obey all signage and direction from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 10 Feb 2026, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.14am
NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.17pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.23pm
Essential fire trail drainage maintenance, including culvert replacements will be occurring on Schlink Pass Road between the 10th February – 28th February 2025, between Guthega Power Station and Whites River Hut.
During this time, pedestrians access will be maintained but visitors are asked to follow the direction of Contractors and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9.52am
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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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 8.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Feb 2025, 12.59pm
From February to the end of May 2025, small areas of Geehi Flats campground will be subject to construction work to upgrade visitor facilities. The campground will remain open, although machinery will be operating in the campground during this time. Do not enter construction areas.
For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre (02) 6070 8400.
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Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 1.51pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Saturday 8 February 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo Valley, Moonbah, Ingebyra, Paupong, Numbla Vale and Corrowong.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 11.13am
Wambaara/Green Bay Trail is closed to public access from the junction of Wallaga Trail and Wambaara Trail until further notice. There will be no public access to Wallaga Lake from Wambaara/Green Bay Trail until completion of works along this trail.
Road closure signs will be in place and Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2024, 10.07am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Feb 2025, 9.27am
Round Mountain hut is closed until Friday 28 March 2025 while construction works are underway.
Machinery and vehicles will be in use between the Round Mountain track head and the hut site. There will be some noise during this time. Please follow all directions from NPWS staff and safety signage.
The toilet amenities remain open and are accessed via Farm Ridge trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Feb 2025, 8.34am
Recent severe winds have brought down a tree on the toilet block at Thredbo River picnic area. As a result the toilet block is closed and cannot be utilised. Please be aware that contractors will be working at the site and will have vehicles moving in and out of the area. Other facilities at the site are available.
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Applies from Thu 4 Apr 2024, 5.12pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jan 2025, 7.45pm
The speed limit on Guthega Road has been reduced to 60km for the entirety of the road due to ongoing road works.
Please abide by all traffic control signage and observe all directions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Your destination is still accessible. To assist in planning your journey safely, please allow extra time in your travel plans and drive to conditions.
For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 4.19pm
Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently until further notice for Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 11.13am
Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.
Rough or slippery road surfaces are likely to be encountered. Please drive safely by reducing speed, proceeding with caution and follow the directions of road signs.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2025, 9.11am
The 4 southern beach access points at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.
Park users staying in sites 1 to 17 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 19 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 1.58pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 10.33am
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:
Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires
These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:
Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam
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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Applies from Sun 22 Sep 2024, 2.01pm to Sat 22 Mar 2025, 8.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2025, 8.37am
A baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison will be conducted from Sunday 22 September 2024 to Saturday 22 March 2025 in Kosciuszko National Park.
The program will be conducted in the northern precinct of the park, which includes the following areas:
Entry into baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8.48am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.20am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.44am
Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.
The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.
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Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 2.09pm
Happy Jacks Plain and sections of the Jagungal Wilderness Area are affected by powerline damage. The 11kva powerline that runs through these areas was damaged during the 2019/2020 fires with burnt poles and downed powerlines. It is out of service and will be removed from the park. Please keep a safe distance from any broken wires on the ground and broken stay wires from power poles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.59pm
The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027, unless the closure is extended or removed:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 3.00pm
There is an increase in heavy and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut) and Link and Tantangara Roads within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and involves the use of specialised heavy vehicle combinations for transporting materials associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.
There will also be ongoing maintenance and upgrades to roads in the area as part of the project, particularly along Link and Tantangara Roads.
To assist in planning your journey safely, please check for alerts on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.
For more information, call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.03pm
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/visit-a-park/parks/south-east-forest-national-park/local-alerts
South East Forest National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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