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Applies from Wed 18 Dec 2024, 12.18pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 12.25pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mimosa Rocks National Park
A park fire ban will be in place across Mimosa Rocks National Park from 23rd December 2024 and will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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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 Fri 13 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 3.29pm
Safety alerts: Ball-shaped pollution found on 1080 Beach, Pooles Beach, and Aragunnu Beach
Ball-shaped pollution recently washed up on 1080 Beach, Pooles Beach, and Aragunnu Beach within the Eurobodalla and Mimosa Rocks National Parks.
Avoid contact, do not touch. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) are currently investigating.
Please follow directives of NPWS & EPA staff and adhere to warning and closed area signage.
For more information or to report further pollution events contact Enviroline on 13 15 55.
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Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 9.20am
Other planned events: Temporary increase in presence of feral animal carcasses
NPWS undertook increased feral animal control operations in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park over winter, as part of a state-wide focus on reducing the impacts of feral animals on NSW national parks.
As a result, higher than usual numbers of feral animal carcasses are temporarily present in the landscape. NPWS advises that there is an increased chance that visitors may encounter carcasses while driving, walking or riding in the area.
Carcasses are generally left in the landscape during most widescale feral animal control operations. They are likely to decompose in approximately 4 weeks over summer. Decomposition is slower in winter.
Carcasses do not pose a health or safety risk to visitors if left undisturbed. Please maintain a respectful distance and do not touch or move carcasses.
If you are uncomfortable or concerned about the presence of feral animal carcasses, you may wish to consider visiting other locations in the park.
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Applies from Thu 4 Apr 2024, 5.12pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.25pm
Safety alerts: Guthega Road - changed speed limit due to ongoing road works
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 Thu 28 Nov 2024, 3.43pm to Tue 24 Dec 2024, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2024, 9.20am
Closed areas: Boundary Trail Closed
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking essential fire trail maintenance works on Boundary Fire Trail, throughout November & December 2024. The trail will be closed while the works are undertaken.
Please obey all directions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For any further queries, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne or Tumut office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 7.29am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.28am
Closed areas: Cooleman Mountain Campground closed for upgrade work
Cooleman Mountain Campground in Kosciuszko National Park is closed for upgrades to campground infrastructure from Friday 22 November to Friday 20 Decemeber 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office ph. (02) 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 11.24am
Closed areas: Kidmans Hut closed for major works.
Kidmans Hut will be closed from Monday 4 November 2024 to Friday 6 December 2024 for major works. There will be no access to the hut or the surrounding area during this time.
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Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 2.21pm to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 4.23pm
Closed areas: Light to Light walk upgrades
Upgrades to Light to Light walk have been completed from Boyds Tower to Bittangabee campground. You can access the upgraded track sections from Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek and from Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay.
If you'd like to complete a modified end-to-end walk, the existing track remains open from Bittangabee campground to Green Cape.
Track upgrades are continuing on remaining sections of the new Light to Light walk. Please don't enter closed areas under construction, and monitor NPWS alerts for track updates. Please be prepared to modify your itinerary while track upgrades are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 1.57pm
Closed areas: Tantangara Reservoir partial closure
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:
- Areas of Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site.
- Tantangara Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall.
- For up-to-date timings on controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.
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: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works
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, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 9.00am
Closed areas: Wambaara Trail access closed until further notice
Wambaara 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 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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 9.15am
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
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 Sat 26 Oct 2024, 12.06pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 8.52am
Closed areas: Clarke Gorge Walking Track closed due to rock fall
Clarke Gorge walking track is closed from Saturday 26 October until further notice due to rock fall. Blue Waterholes Campground and Magpie Flat Campground remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 11.47am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 9.24am
Closed areas: Thredbo River picnic area toilet closed
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 10.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
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:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
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 Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 8.42am
Safety alerts: Culvert works on Guthega road in Kosciuszko National Park.
Culvert Cleaning works will commence on Thursday 10 October 2024, weather permitting. These works are expected to have minimal impact on the local community.
Intermittent delays should be expected in the area until mid-December. Completion dates are subject to weather and operational constraints.
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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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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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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2024, 10.07am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 6.38am
Closed areas: Round Mountain Hut closed for reconstruction
Round Mountain hut is closed from Tuesday 1 October 2024 to Friday 31 January 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 Sun 22 Sep 2024, 2.01pm to Sat 22 Mar 2025, 8.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.34am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
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:
- Goobarragandra
- Blowering foreshores
- Big Talbingo/ Buddong
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
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
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 Fri 9 Aug 2024, 12.00am to Fri 7 Feb 2025, 11.45pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2024, 1.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Friday 9 August 2024 and Friday 7 February 2025. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted 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
- Corrowong
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.46am
Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons
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 Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 11.49am
Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground - upgrade works
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin campground throughout winter and spring 2024. 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 Fri 5 May 2023, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 2.09pm
Safety alerts: Powerline out of service in Jagungal Wilderness Area
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: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.46pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
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:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4WD trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
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: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.45pm
Other planned events: Ongoing increased traffic and roadworks
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: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 3.54pm
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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