Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 4 June 2025, 9.27am
Applies from Sun 25 May 2025, 10.31am
to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.50am.
Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.27am.
Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions
Areas above 1600m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are typically snow covered in winter. With current forecast snowfalls down to 9000m the following information will be relevant when visiting these areas:
General:
Be prepared:
- Low visibility, extreme winds, heavy snowfalls can all occur without warning.
- Wear and carry appropriate clothing, carry navigation equipment and be prepared for extreme conditions.
- Track surfaces and signs may not be visible.
Travel with care:
- Choose your routes carefully and ensure you have sound navigation skills
- Steep and icy terrain and thin snow/ice cover over rivers and lakes can make travel very dangerous.
Avalanche:
- There is a risk of avalanches in the higher areas of Kosciuszko National Park, particularly on Main Range and around Mount Kosciuszko.
- Steeper, treeless slopes and the tops of ridges where overhanging cornices develop carry the greatest risk.
- Snow stability varies with wind, temperature and the amount and patterns of snowfall.
- Avalanches can occur at any time through winter and can be fatal.
- Back country travellers should check snow and weather conditions before departure and remain alert.
Perisher/Main Range - areas above about 1600m, including: Kosciuszko walk Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Main Range walking track, Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track, Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher walk, Perisher to Bullocks Flat walk, Mt Stillwell walk, Snowgums boardwalk, Porcupine track, Hanells Spur walk, Illawong walk, Schlink Hut walk and Dead Horse Gap walking track:
Expect continuous snow cover:
- Skis or snowshoes recommended. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. All tracks are under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.
Sub-alpine - areas above 1500m - Rainbow Lake walk, Rennix walk, Thredbo River track:
Expect long stretches of snow cover with occasional continuous coverage:
- Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip. It is recommended that you carry skis or snowshoes.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Sections of tracks will not be obvious and most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes due to slippery surfaces.
For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.22am
Closed areas: Thredbo Valley Tracks Partial Closure
The Thredbo Valley Track is now closed to cyclists for winter between Thredbo Resort and Gaden Trout Hatchery. The track between Gaden and Thredbo River Picnic Area is open for cycling.
Walking is permitted between:
- Thredbo Resort and Ngarigo campground
- Bullocks Flat to Gaden, and
- Bullocks Walking track.
Ngarigo campground to Bullocks Flat remains closed to all users due to track conditions and maintenance works in progress.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for further information.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 8.00am to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.47am
Closed areas: Thredbo Diggings Campground Pre-Winter Closures
Thredbo Diggings Campground will be closed to all visitors from 8am Monday 26 May 2025 until 12pm Saturday 7 June 2025.
This closure is to ensure important pre-winter maintenance can be completed.
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 Sun 25 May 2025, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.27am
Safety alerts: High altitude walks - Snow covered and hazardous winter conditions
Areas above 1600m in altitude in Kosciuszko National Park are typically snow covered in winter. With current forecast snowfalls down to 9000m the following information will be relevant when visiting these areas:
General:
Be prepared:
- Low visibility, extreme winds, heavy snowfalls can all occur without warning.
- Wear and carry appropriate clothing, carry navigation equipment and be prepared for extreme conditions.
- Track surfaces and signs may not be visible.
Travel with care:
- Choose your routes carefully and ensure you have sound navigation skills
- Steep and icy terrain and thin snow/ice cover over rivers and lakes can make travel very dangerous.
Avalanche:
- There is a risk of avalanches in the higher areas of Kosciuszko National Park, particularly on Main Range and around Mount Kosciuszko.
- Steeper, treeless slopes and the tops of ridges where overhanging cornices develop carry the greatest risk.
- Snow stability varies with wind, temperature and the amount and patterns of snowfall.
- Avalanches can occur at any time through winter and can be fatal.
- Back country travellers should check snow and weather conditions before departure and remain alert.
Perisher/Main Range - areas above about 1600m, including: Kosciuszko walk Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Main Range walking track, Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Guthega to Charlotte Pass walking track, Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher walk, Perisher to Bullocks Flat walk, Mt Stillwell walk, Snowgums boardwalk, Porcupine track, Hanells Spur walk, Illawong walk, Schlink Hut walk and Dead Horse Gap walking track:
Expect continuous snow cover:
- Skis or snowshoes recommended. Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. All tracks are under snow and not visible. Most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes and in icy conditions.
Sub-alpine - areas above 1500m - Rainbow Lake walk, Rennix walk, Thredbo River track:
Expect long stretches of snow cover with occasional continuous coverage:
- Ensure footwear is waterproof, solid and with good grip. It is recommended that you carry skis or snowshoes.
- Take a map and compass and know how to use them. Sections of tracks will not be obvious and most don't have above snow markers.
- Take extreme caution when on all steep slopes due to slippery surfaces.
For more information, call the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.28pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 3.46pm
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 Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 2.34pm
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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