As the track is over 650kms in length and sections of the Australian Alps Walking Track traverse remote wilderness locations, track conditions are constantly changing. Park staff and volunteers work hard to maintain sections of the track and whilst general current track conditions and status are listed here, it is best to check with each of the Park agencies websites for updates on the most up to date and detailed current status and conditions.

We also rely on people who have recently walked the track, or sections of it, to provide feedback on track conditions. You can do this by submitting feedback below.

It is always best to contact regional visitor centres throughout the Alps prior to your walk to obtain the very latest track status information. Areas of the track are sometimes closed for maintenance, park management operations, or bushfires or other emergencies. Please check the Park agency webpages for alerts and closures.

Track status

It’s best to check with each of the Park agencies websites for updates on current conditions. For more information, see the links below.

Some sections of the AAWT may still get closed at short notice after severe weather events such as storms, or to improve conditions after the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires. This is to ensure public safety while important risk assessment and hazard treatment works are undertaken such as treating hazardous trees, clearing sections of the track and repairing infrastructure. Alternate routes or detours are suggested where possible for  any closed sections.

Please don’t enter closed areas for your own and your groups safety. Walkers, campers and visitors to the Australian Alps National Parks, AAWT and any bushfire affected areas should be aware that there will be residual tree fall and slope/rock instability risks in many of these areas for years to come even after they are officially opened.

Key to minimising these risks is to:

• avoid recently burnt forested areas if at all possible and in particular during any windy or wet weather, when tree/limb fall and slope/rock instability risks are likely to be higher.
• do not stop for any rest breaks or camp within forested areas where tree structural integrity may have been compromised by either recent bushfire or forest die back.
• constantly check and be looking up for any ‘widow makers’, particularly if stopping for a rest break or making camp in any forested area, which is good practice regardless.
• be aware that periods of heavy rain or storms may cause slope/rock instability risks or flash flooding in drainage lines within bushfire affected areas.

Current AAWT Alerts and Closures

NSW

Notification of aerial control program – Kosciuszko National Park and Scabby Range, Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves – 9th to 30th June 2026

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial shooting operations for all feral animals in Kosciuszko National Park and Scabby Range, Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves between 7am Tuesday 9 June and 7pm Tuesday 30 June 2026.

During this period the Australian Alps Walking Track will be closed between Guthega Power Station and the NSW/ACT border.  Penalties apply for non-compliance.

You can view the closed area maps for central parts of the park and areas in the north for more information.

For further information about closed areas, please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6947 7025.

For general information: Snowy Region Visitor Centre

NPWS Alerts: Fires, Floods and Park Closures

Fire trail maintenance – Australian Alps Walking Track – Pilot Creek/Snow Gums/Cowombat Trails

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking fire trail maintenance, including vegetation maintenance, on the following sections of the Australian Alps Walking Track.

• Cowombat Trail
• Snow Gums Trail
• Pilot Creek Trail

Works will be occurring from 3 March 2026.

Work areas will be signposted.  Please wait for directions from staff or contractors before proceeding through active works areas.

For further information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Office on (02) 6450 5555.

Victoria (Parks Victoria):

For general information visit https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/ or phone 131963

Parks Victoria Alerts: Park Changed Conditions and Closures

ACT

ACT Parks and Conservation Service will be conducting Thermal Assisted Aerial Control in Namadgi National Park from Friday 15 May 2026.

The Australian Alps Walking Track will be closed from the Mt Tennant summit to the NSW Border (Murrays Gap) from 15 May and reopen on the 29 May 2026.

For further information, please contact Namadgi Visitors Centre on 02 6237 5307 or via email namadginationalpark@act.gov.au

And to keep up to date with alerts and closures, visit https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/alerts

Namadgi National Park General Information: ACT P&CS Namadgi NP Webpage

Further information

The following websites contain up to date information on the AAWT and are good locations for more first hand information on the track.

Australian Alps Walking Track by John Chapman – a detailed page with great information for people wishing to attempt the whole track or sections of it. Access, track notes, suggested maps, food drop info and suggested itineraries are covered. Additionally, John has published a guide book for the track which is kept up to date with online updates.

Bushwalk.com – A forum covering all aspects of bushwalking, locally and internationally. Relevant sections are the Victoria section and the NSW/ACT section. Searching and monitoring these forums should result in recent reports from walkers who have completed the track. Failing that, post a question and see if anyone can help.

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