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Kosciuszko National Park

The Kosciuszko National Park (/ˌkɒziˈʌsk/)[3] is a 6,900-square-kilometre (2,700 sq mi) national park and contains mainland Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, for which it is named, and Cabramurra, the highest town in Australia. Its borders contain a mix of rugged mountains and wilderness, characterised by an alpine climate, which makes it popular with recreational skiers and bushwalkers.

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
Kosciuszko National Park
Nearest town or cityCabramurra
Coordinates36°04′20″S 148°20′55″E / 36.07222°S 148.34861°E / -36.07222; 148.34861Coordinates: 36°04′20″S 148°20′55″E / 36.07222°S 148.34861°E / -36.07222; 148.34861
Population574 (SAL 2016)[1]
Established1 October 1967 (1967-10-01)
Area6,900 km2 (2,664.1 sq mi)
Visitation3,279,608[2] (in 2018)
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
WebsiteKosciuszko National Park
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

The park is located in the southeastern corner of New South Wales, 354 km (220 mi) southwest of Sydney, and is contiguous with the Alpine National Park in Victoria to the south, and the Namadgi National Park in the Australian Capital Territory to the northeast. The larger towns of Cooma, Tumut and Jindabyne lie just outside and service the park.

The waters of the Snowy River, the Murray River, the Murrumbidgee River, and the Gungarlin River all rise in this park.

Other notable peaks in the park include Gungartan, Mount Jagungal, Bimberi Peak and Mount Townsend.

On 7 November 2008, the park was added to the Australian National Heritage List as one of eleven areas constituting the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves.[4]

History

 
Kiandra Snow Shoe Carnival 1900
 
Cabramurra, Australia's highest town, was built during construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Multiple Aboriginal groups in the southern part of NSW gathered in the Australian Alps Bioregion in the summer on an annual pilgrimage to the Bogong and Snowy Mountains. Here, the men participated in a feast of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) that were found on the rocky outcrops of the mountains.[5]

The area was explored by Europeans in 1835, and in 1840, Edmund Strzelecki ascended Mount Kosciuszko and renamed it after a Polish patriot and military leader Tadeusz Kościuszko. High-country stockmen followed, using the Snowy Mountains for grazing during the summer months. Banjo Paterson's famous poem The Man From Snowy River recalls this era. The cattle graziers have left a legacy of mountain huts scattered across the area.[6] Today these huts are maintained by the National Parks and Wildlife Service or volunteer organisations like the Kosciuszko Huts Association.[7] In the 19th century, gold was mined on the high plains near Kiandra.[8] At its height, this community had a population of about 4,000 people, and ran 14 hotels. It was here that Skiing in Australia commenced around 1861. Since the last resident left in 1974, Kiandra has become a ghost town of ruins and abandoned diggings.[9] In the 20th century, the focus of Skiing in New South Wales shifted south closer to the Kosciuszko Main Range.

The Kosciuszko National Park came into existence as the National Chase Snowy Mountains on 5 December 1906. In April 1944, following the passage of the Kosciusko State Park Act, the Kosciusko State Park was proclaimed.[8][10][11] It then became the Kosciuszko National Park in 1967.[12] The name was misspelt as Kosciusko until 1997.[8]

The construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme between 1949 and 1974 saw much of the area explored, brought improvements to roads and resulted in the construction of several dams and tunnels across the park in one of the world's largest engineering achievements.

In 2022, a large section of the mountains became red.[13]

Heritage listings

Kosciuszko National Park has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Climate

The higher regions of the park experience an alpine climate which is unusual on mainland Australia. However, only the peaks of the main range are subject to consistent heavy winter snow. The climate station at Charlotte Pass recorded Australia's lowest temperature of −23 °C (−9 °F) on 28 June 1994.[15]

Glaciation

 
Blue Lake in the characteristically U shaped glacial valley, Kosciuszko National Park.

During the last ice age, which peaked about 20,000 years ago in the Pleistocene epoch, the highest peaks of the main range near Mount Kosciuszko experienced a climate which favoured the formation of glaciers, evidence of which can still be seen today. Cirques moraines, tarn lakes, roche moutonnées and other glacial features can all be seen in the area. Lake Cootapatamba, which was formed by an ice spilling from Mount Kosciuszko's southern flank, is the highest lake on the Australian mainland. Lake Albina, Club Lake, Blue Lake, and Hedley Tarn also have glacial origins.[16]

There is some disagreement as to exactly how widespread Pleistocene glaciation was on the main range, and little or no evidence from earlier glacial periods exists. The 'David Moraine', a one-kilometre-long ridge running across Spencers Creek valley seems to indicate a larger glacier existed in this area at some time, however the glacial origin of this feature is disputed.[17]

There is evidence of periglacial activity in the area. Solifluction appears to have created terraces on the northwest flank of Mount Northcote. Frost heave is also a significant agent of soil erosion in the Kosciuszko Area.

Ecology

 
Snow Gum at tree line along Dead Horse Gap Walk, Kosciuszko National Park.

The Kosciuszko National Park covers a variety of climatic regions which support several distinct ecosystems.

That which is most closely identified with the park, the alpine area above the tree line, is one of the most fragile and covers the smallest area. This area is a patchwork of alpine heaths, herbfields, feldmarks, bogs and fens. The windswept feldmark ecotope is endemic to the alpine region, and covers a mere 300,000 m2 (3,200,000 sq ft). It is most vulnerable to the wandering footsteps of unmindful tourists.

Nine separate wilderness zones have been identified in the latest management scheme.[18] These include the Indi, Byadbo, Pilot, Jagungal, Bogong Peaks, Goobarragandra, Western Falls, Bramina and Bimberi wilderness areas.

Fauna

Many rare or threatened plant and animal species occur within the boundaries of the park.

The park is home to one of Australia's most threatened species: the corroboree frog. The endangered mountain pygmy possum and the more common dusky antechinus are located in the high country of the park.

There are also significant populations of feral animals in the park, including brumbies or wild horses. Park authorities have coordinated their culling and relocation,[19] leading to public controversy over how to reduce their numbers. The actual number of horses within the park is also difficult to ascertain with estimates ranging from 1,700 in 2008 increasing by 300 each year,[20] 7,679 in 2009,[21] and from 2,500 to 14,000 in 2013–2014.[22][23][24] In 2016 the population was estimated to be 6,000.[25] By 2019, this number was found to have more than doubled to 25,000.[26] A 2020 survey placed the number at 14,380.[27]

In June 2021, Federal environment minister Sussan Ley wrote to the NSW environment minister Matt Kean saying she planned to introduce regulation under federal environmental laws to protect the park, because the state was failing in its obligation to do so.[28] A management plan for the wild horses was released on 24 November 2021.[27] By June 2027 numbers are planned to be culled down to 3,000.[27]

Flora

 
Map of the national park. The Australian Alps Walking Track is shown in yellow.

Much of the park is dominated by alpine woodlands, characterised by the snow gum. Montane and wet sclerophyll forest also occur across the ranges, supporting large stands of alpine ash and mountain gum. In the southern Byadbo wilderness area, dry sclerophyll and wattle forests predominate. Amongst the many different native trees in the park, the large Chinese elm has become naturalised.

Much of the tree cover in the lower sections of the park was seriously burned in bushfires in 2003. Fires are a natural feature of the park ecosystem, but it will take some time for the region to return to its pre 2003 condition.

Recreational uses

 
A tranquil section of Thredbo River

Winter

The mountains are typically covered by metre-deep snow for up to four months of the year.[8] The ski resorts of Thredbo, Selwyn snowfields, Perisher and Charlotte Pass lie within the park. The electric rack railway, called the Skitube Alpine Railway, connects the Alpine Way to the Perisher Valley.

Summer

The 655 kilometre Australian Alps Walking Track crosses almost the length of the park. Many thousands of people make the walk to Mount Kosciuszko during the summer. It is 9 kilometres from Charlotte Pass, or 6 kilometres from the Thredbo chairlift. Camping is permitted anywhere in the park except within sight of a road or near a watercourse[citation needed]. The lighting of fires is severely restricted in higher altitudes.[8]

Mountain biking is allowed on all management trails outside of wilderness areas, and on a small number within them: Grey Mare Trail, Round Mountain Trail, Valentine Trail, Hellhole Creek Trail, Cascade Trail, Ingegoodbee Trail and Nine Mile Trail.[29]

Canoeing and swimming in the rivers and lakes are popular in the warmer weather.[8] The rivers and dams are stocked with trout from nearby hatcheries. Seasonal trout fishing is allowed after a permit is obtained. Other attractions include the whitewater rafting, trail riding, Yarrangobilly Caves, Cooleman Caves, Tin Mine Falls, Australia's highest waterfall and Valentine Falls. Guided tours are conducted through several caves in the karst region of Yarrangobilly. Other tours are also available.

Sawpit Creek has a major campground with facilities for caravans and cabins available for rent.[8]

The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme

The Snowy River originates in the park and flows south to Victoria. Many tunnels, dams, generators and other parts of the Snowy Mountains Scheme hydro-electric system are located within the park, including the Tantangara Reservoir.

The Snowy Scheme, constructed between 1949 and 1974, is a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex consisting of sixteen major dams; seven power stations; a pumping station; and 225 kilometres of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts. The chief engineer was Sir William Hudson. It is the largest engineering project undertaken in Australia.[30][31][32] An 8 km powerline is planned through the area.[33]

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kosciuszko National Park (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2016.  
  2. ^ author. "Domestic visitation". NSW Environment, Energy and Science. Retrieved 29 March 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Kosciuszko: Reflections on YouTube
  4. ^ "Australian Alps National Parks information". Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  5. ^ Regional Histories: Regional Histories of New South Wales. NSW Heritage Office and NSW Dept. of Urban Affairs and Planning. 1996. p. 118. ISBN 0731062213.
  6. ^ http://www.kosciuskohuts.org.au/ 13 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine Kosciuszko Huts Association
  7. ^ Kosciuszko Huts Association
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Hema Maps (1997). Discover Australia's National Parks. Milsons Point, New South Wales: Random House Australia. pp. 112–115. ISBN 1-875992-47-2.
  9. ^ "DECC Kosciuszko National Park". DECC National Parks website. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
  10. ^ "KOSCIUSKO STATE PARK". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 1 November 1944. p. 7. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  11. ^ "Kosciusko State Park Act 1944" (PDF). AustLit. p. 1. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  12. ^ "Top of Australia hosts park's centenary". ABC News Australia. 5 December 2006. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  13. ^ "Why the Snowy Mountains turned red like Uluru last weekend".
  14. ^ "Currango Homestead". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00983. Retrieved 18 May 2018.   Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.
  15. ^ "1301.0 – Year Book Australia, 2008". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 7 February 2008. Retrieved 30 April 2008.
  16. ^ West,D.,(1994) Kosciuszko Natural Heritage.
  17. ^ Galloway, RW (1963), Glaciation in the Snowy Mountains: A Re-appraisal
  18. ^ DECC | Kosciuszko National Park – plan of management 3 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ "Environmentalists call for aerial brumby cull". ABC News. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  20. ^ "Environmentalists call for aerial brumby cull". ABC News. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  21. ^ Dawson, Michelle. "2009 Aerial Survey of feral Horses in the Australian Alps" (PDF). The Australian Alps. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  22. ^ Thistleton, John (26 July 2014). "Kosciuszko wild horses should be culled, says activist". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  23. ^ Singhal, Pallavi; Elliot, Tim (3 January 2015). "Aerial culling of brumbies in Snowy Mountains: controversial ban to remain". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  24. ^ "Wild horses 'damaging alpine ecosystem'". The Canberra Times. AAP. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  25. ^ "NSW Government to cull 90pc of brumbies in Kosciusko National Park over next 20 years". abc.net.au. ABC News. 1 May 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  26. ^ "Feral horse population out of control in the Alps: 25,000 run free". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  27. ^ a b c "A way forward - final Kosciuszko wild horse plan released". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Government of New South Wales. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  28. ^ "Alpine brumbies: destructive feral hoofed beasts or a heritage breed to protect?". the Guardian. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  29. ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 January 2015.
  30. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics 1986 Special Article: The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
  31. ^ The Snowy Mountains Scheme 30 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ Wendy Lewis, Simon Balderstone and John Bowan (2006). Events That Shaped Australia. New Holland. pp. 189–194. ISBN 978-1-74110-492-9.
  33. ^ Mazengarb, Michael (17 February 2021). "Outrage over Snowy 2.0 transmission line concession in Kosciuszko National Park". RenewEconomy.

External links

  •   Media related to Kosciuszko National Park at Wikimedia Commons
  •   Kosciuszko National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • Kosciuszko National Park 19 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  • Details on bushwalks in Kosciuszko National Park
  • NPWS website

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The Kosciuszko National Park ˌ k ɒ z i ˈ ʌ s k oʊ 3 is a 6 900 square kilometre 2 700 sq mi national park and contains mainland Australia s highest peak Mount Kosciuszko for which it is named and Cabramurra the highest town in Australia Its borders contain a mix of rugged mountains and wilderness characterised by an alpine climate which makes it popular with recreational skiers and bushwalkers Kosciuszko National Park New South WalesIUCN category II national park Kosciuszko National ParkNearest town or cityCabramurraCoordinates36 04 20 S 148 20 55 E 36 07222 S 148 34861 E 36 07222 148 34861 Coordinates 36 04 20 S 148 20 55 E 36 07222 S 148 34861 E 36 07222 148 34861Population574 SAL 2016 1 Established1 October 1967 1967 10 01 Area6 900 km2 2 664 1 sq mi Visitation3 279 608 2 in 2018 Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks amp Wildlife ServiceWebsiteKosciuszko National ParkSee alsoProtected areas ofNew South WalesThe park is located in the southeastern corner of New South Wales 354 km 220 mi southwest of Sydney and is contiguous with the Alpine National Park in Victoria to the south and the Namadgi National Park in the Australian Capital Territory to the northeast The larger towns of Cooma Tumut and Jindabyne lie just outside and service the park The waters of the Snowy River the Murray River the Murrumbidgee River and the Gungarlin River all rise in this park Other notable peaks in the park include Gungartan Mount Jagungal Bimberi Peak and Mount Townsend On 7 November 2008 the park was added to the Australian National Heritage List as one of eleven areas constituting the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves 4 Contents 1 History 2 Heritage listings 3 Climate 4 Glaciation 5 Ecology 5 1 Fauna 5 2 Flora 6 Recreational uses 6 1 Winter 6 2 Summer 7 The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory Edit Kiandra Snow Shoe Carnival 1900 Cabramurra Australia s highest town was built during construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme Multiple Aboriginal groups in the southern part of NSW gathered in the Australian Alps Bioregion in the summer on an annual pilgrimage to the Bogong and Snowy Mountains Here the men participated in a feast of bogong moths Agrotis infusa that were found on the rocky outcrops of the mountains 5 The area was explored by Europeans in 1835 and in 1840 Edmund Strzelecki ascended Mount Kosciuszko and renamed it after a Polish patriot and military leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko High country stockmen followed using the Snowy Mountains for grazing during the summer months Banjo Paterson s famous poem The Man From Snowy River recalls this era The cattle graziers have left a legacy of mountain huts scattered across the area 6 Today these huts are maintained by the National Parks and Wildlife Service or volunteer organisations like the Kosciuszko Huts Association 7 In the 19th century gold was mined on the high plains near Kiandra 8 At its height this community had a population of about 4 000 people and ran 14 hotels It was here that Skiing in Australia commenced around 1861 Since the last resident left in 1974 Kiandra has become a ghost town of ruins and abandoned diggings 9 In the 20th century the focus of Skiing in New South Wales shifted south closer to the Kosciuszko Main Range The Kosciuszko National Park came into existence as the National Chase Snowy Mountains on 5 December 1906 In April 1944 following the passage of the Kosciusko State Park Act the Kosciusko State Park was proclaimed 8 10 11 It then became the Kosciuszko National Park in 1967 12 The name was misspelt as Kosciusko until 1997 8 The construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme between 1949 and 1974 saw much of the area explored brought improvements to roads and resulted in the construction of several dams and tunnels across the park in one of the world s largest engineering achievements In 2022 a large section of the mountains became red 13 Heritage listings EditKosciuszko National Park has a number of heritage listed sites including Currango Homestead 14 Climate EditThe higher regions of the park experience an alpine climate which is unusual on mainland Australia However only the peaks of the main range are subject to consistent heavy winter snow The climate station at Charlotte Pass recorded Australia s lowest temperature of 23 C 9 F on 28 June 1994 15 Glaciation Edit Blue Lake in the characteristically U shaped glacial valley Kosciuszko National Park During the last ice age which peaked about 20 000 years ago in the Pleistocene epoch the highest peaks of the main range near Mount Kosciuszko experienced a climate which favoured the formation of glaciers evidence of which can still be seen today Cirques moraines tarn lakes roche moutonnees and other glacial features can all be seen in the area Lake Cootapatamba which was formed by an ice spilling from Mount Kosciuszko s southern flank is the highest lake on the Australian mainland Lake Albina Club Lake Blue Lake and Hedley Tarn also have glacial origins 16 There is some disagreement as to exactly how widespread Pleistocene glaciation was on the main range and little or no evidence from earlier glacial periods exists The David Moraine a one kilometre long ridge running across Spencers Creek valley seems to indicate a larger glacier existed in this area at some time however the glacial origin of this feature is disputed 17 There is evidence of periglacial activity in the area Solifluction appears to have created terraces on the northwest flank of Mount Northcote Frost heave is also a significant agent of soil erosion in the Kosciuszko Area Ecology Edit Snow Gum at tree line along Dead Horse Gap Walk Kosciuszko National Park The Kosciuszko National Park covers a variety of climatic regions which support several distinct ecosystems That which is most closely identified with the park the alpine area above the tree line is one of the most fragile and covers the smallest area This area is a patchwork of alpine heaths herbfields feldmarks bogs and fens The windswept feldmark ecotope is endemic to the alpine region and covers a mere 300 000 m2 3 200 000 sq ft It is most vulnerable to the wandering footsteps of unmindful tourists Nine separate wilderness zones have been identified in the latest management scheme 18 These include the Indi Byadbo Pilot Jagungal Bogong Peaks Goobarragandra Western Falls Bramina and Bimberi wilderness areas Fauna Edit Many rare or threatened plant and animal species occur within the boundaries of the park The park is home to one of Australia s most threatened species the corroboree frog The endangered mountain pygmy possum and the more common dusky antechinus are located in the high country of the park There are also significant populations of feral animals in the park including brumbies or wild horses Park authorities have coordinated their culling and relocation 19 leading to public controversy over how to reduce their numbers The actual number of horses within the park is also difficult to ascertain with estimates ranging from 1 700 in 2008 increasing by 300 each year 20 7 679 in 2009 21 and from 2 500 to 14 000 in 2013 2014 22 23 24 In 2016 the population was estimated to be 6 000 25 By 2019 this number was found to have more than doubled to 25 000 26 A 2020 survey placed the number at 14 380 27 In June 2021 Federal environment minister Sussan Ley wrote to the NSW environment minister Matt Kean saying she planned to introduce regulation under federal environmental laws to protect the park because the state was failing in its obligation to do so 28 A management plan for the wild horses was released on 24 November 2021 27 By June 2027 numbers are planned to be culled down to 3 000 27 Flora Edit Map of the national park The Australian Alps Walking Track is shown in yellow Much of the park is dominated by alpine woodlands characterised by the snow gum Montane and wet sclerophyll forest also occur across the ranges supporting large stands of alpine ash and mountain gum In the southern Byadbo wilderness area dry sclerophyll and wattle forests predominate Amongst the many different native trees in the park the large Chinese elm has become naturalised Much of the tree cover in the lower sections of the park was seriously burned in bushfires in 2003 Fires are a natural feature of the park ecosystem but it will take some time for the region to return to its pre 2003 condition Recreational uses Edit A tranquil section of Thredbo River Winter Edit The mountains are typically covered by metre deep snow for up to four months of the year 8 The ski resorts of Thredbo Selwyn snowfields Perisher and Charlotte Pass lie within the park The electric rack railway called the Skitube Alpine Railway connects the Alpine Way to the Perisher Valley Summer Edit The 655 kilometre Australian Alps Walking Track crosses almost the length of the park Many thousands of people make the walk to Mount Kosciuszko during the summer It is 9 kilometres from Charlotte Pass or 6 kilometres from the Thredbo chairlift Camping is permitted anywhere in the park except within sight of a road or near a watercourse citation needed The lighting of fires is severely restricted in higher altitudes 8 Mountain biking is allowed on all management trails outside of wilderness areas and on a small number within them Grey Mare Trail Round Mountain Trail Valentine Trail Hellhole Creek Trail Cascade Trail Ingegoodbee Trail and Nine Mile Trail 29 Canoeing and swimming in the rivers and lakes are popular in the warmer weather 8 The rivers and dams are stocked with trout from nearby hatcheries Seasonal trout fishing is allowed after a permit is obtained Other attractions include the whitewater rafting trail riding Yarrangobilly Caves Cooleman Caves Tin Mine Falls Australia s highest waterfall and Valentine Falls Guided tours are conducted through several caves in the karst region of Yarrangobilly Other tours are also available Sawpit Creek has a major campground with facilities for caravans and cabins available for rent 8 The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme EditThe Snowy River originates in the park and flows south to Victoria Many tunnels dams generators and other parts of the Snowy Mountains Scheme hydro electric system are located within the park including the Tantangara Reservoir The Snowy Scheme constructed between 1949 and 1974 is a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex consisting of sixteen major dams seven power stations a pumping station and 225 kilometres of tunnels pipelines and aqueducts The chief engineer was Sir William Hudson It is the largest engineering project undertaken in Australia 30 31 32 An 8 km powerline is planned through the area 33 See also Edit New South Wales portal Australian Alps Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves Last Glacial Maximum National Parks in New South Wales Protected areas of New South Wales Snowy Mountains Tadeusz Kosciuszko List of biosphere reserves in AustraliaReferences Edit Australian Bureau of Statistics 27 June 2017 Kosciuszko National Park Suburb and Locality Australian Census 2016 author Domestic visitation NSW Environment Energy and Science Retrieved 29 March 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a last has generic name help Kosciuszko Reflections on YouTube Australian Alps National Parks information Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the Arts Retrieved 10 June 2010 Regional Histories Regional Histories of New South Wales NSW Heritage Office and NSW Dept of Urban Affairs and Planning 1996 p 118 ISBN 0731062213 http www kosciuskohuts org au Archived 13 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine Kosciuszko Huts Association Kosciuszko Huts Association a b c d e f g Hema Maps 1997 Discover Australia s National Parks Milsons Point New South Wales Random House Australia pp 112 115 ISBN 1 875992 47 2 DECC Kosciuszko National Park DECC National Parks website Retrieved 24 April 2009 KOSCIUSKO STATE PARK The Sydney Morning Herald National Library of Australia 1 November 1944 p 7 Retrieved 25 April 2014 Kosciusko State Park Act 1944 PDF AustLit p 1 Retrieved 25 April 2014 Top of Australia hosts park s centenary ABC News Australia 5 December 2006 Retrieved 25 April 2014 Why the Snowy Mountains turned red like Uluru last weekend Currango Homestead New South Wales State Heritage Register Department of Planning amp Environment H00983 Retrieved 18 May 2018 Text is licensed by State of New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment under CC BY 4 0 licence 1301 0 Year Book Australia 2008 Australian Bureau of Statistics 7 February 2008 Retrieved 30 April 2008 West D 1994 Kosciuszko Natural Heritage Galloway RW 1963 Glaciation in the Snowy Mountains A Re appraisal DECC Kosciuszko National Park plan of management Archived 3 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine Environmentalists call for aerial brumby cull ABC News 16 January 2008 Retrieved 16 January 2008 Environmentalists call for aerial brumby cull ABC News 16 January 2008 Retrieved 3 January 2015 Dawson Michelle 2009 Aerial Survey of feral Horses in the Australian Alps PDF The Australian Alps Retrieved 3 January 2015 Thistleton John 26 July 2014 Kosciuszko wild horses should be culled says activist The Canberra Times Retrieved 3 January 2015 Singhal Pallavi Elliot Tim 3 January 2015 Aerial culling of brumbies in Snowy Mountains controversial ban to remain The Canberra Times Retrieved 3 January 2015 Wild horses damaging alpine ecosystem The Canberra Times AAP 27 May 2013 Retrieved 3 January 2015 NSW Government to cull 90pc of brumbies in Kosciusko National Park over next 20 years abc net au ABC News 1 May 2016 Retrieved 29 October 2018 Feral horse population out of control in the Alps 25 000 run free The Sydney Morning Herald 16 December 2019 Retrieved 16 May 2020 a b c A way forward final Kosciuszko wild horse plan released www environment nsw gov au Government of New South Wales 24 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Alpine brumbies destructive feral hoofed beasts or a heritage breed to protect the Guardian 26 June 2021 Retrieved 28 June 2021 Trails in Kosciuszko PDF Archived from the original PDF on 4 January 2015 Australian Bureau of Statistics 1986 Special Article The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme The Snowy Mountains Scheme Archived 30 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine Wendy Lewis Simon Balderstone and John Bowan 2006 Events That Shaped Australia New Holland pp 189 194 ISBN 978 1 74110 492 9 Mazengarb Michael 17 February 2021 Outrage over Snowy 2 0 transmission line concession in Kosciuszko National Park RenewEconomy External links Edit Media related to Kosciuszko National Park at Wikimedia Commons Kosciuszko National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage Kosciuszko National Park Archived 19 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine Details on bushwalks in Kosciuszko National Park NPWS website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kosciuszko National Park amp oldid 1136765710, wikipedia, wiki, 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