National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting multiple hazard reduction burns in the southern section of Kosciuszko National Park from Thursday 30 April 2026, weather permitting.
Four burns are planned over the coming days, covering approximately 1,732 hectares.
The hazard reduction burns aim to protect the community and the public by reducing the spread of potential bushfires within Kosciusko National Park.
Smoke will be visible across the landscape from major roads, nearby townships, villages and campgrounds, including areas near Khancoban, Tom Groggin and Lake Eucumbene.
Public access to affected areas will be closed, including all tracks, trails and campgrounds within and surrounding the burn areas. These will be reopened once they have been assessed as safe.
Drivers and cyclists are reminded to take care if visibility is reduced by smoke.
Current stable weather conditions present a window to carry out hazard reduction burning in the park ahead of forecast rainfall.
