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Illawong walk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 6 July 2026, 3.01pm

Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 5.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.01pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 13 July 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park including:

  • Main range area
  • Perisher valley
  • Dead horse gap
  • Munyang
  • Illawong/Guthega

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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.

Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on (02) 64505555.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
2 November 2026 Closed areas Part Park Closure for Feral Animal Control Operation - early notification Details

Applies from Mon 2 Nov 2026, 6.00am to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 12.26pm

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial control operations throughout November 2026.

Selected areas of Kosciuszko National Park will be closed, excluding weekends.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6450 5600. 

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 5.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.01pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 13 July 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park including:

  • Main range area
  • Perisher valley
  • Dead horse gap
  • Munyang
  • Illawong/Guthega

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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.

Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on (02) 64505555.

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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.32am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 9.41am

Other planned events: Winter road closures 2026

The following roads are closed from 10am Friday 5 June until Friday 2 October 2026:

  • KNP5 - Cabramurra to Khancoban Road
  • Olsen's Lookout Road
  • Geehi Dam Road
  • Kings Cross Road
  • Tumut Ponds Trail

For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Local alerts

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/illawong-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

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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