Thredbo River track

Where

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Distance

4km one-way

Time suggested

1 - 2hrs

Grade

Grade 4

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

This walk may be snowbound in winter, between June and October. You can cross-country ski or snowshoe, but there are no snow poles marking the route.

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

You can also begin this walk opposite Cascade trail on Alpine Way, or combine it with Dead Horse Gap track as a 9km loop.

Take the lovely Thredbo River track for a taste of Kosciuszko’s beautiful sub-alpine flora.

See gums growing around granite boulders and watch the river race beneath your feet as you cross the footbridges. Stroll through the snow gum woodlands and enjoy the views down to the river. Keep your eyes on the river for trout and platypus – look for circular ripple patterns.

The walk is about 8km return from Thredbo Village golf course, however you can break it up into a shorter walk, or loop back to the village along the Riverside - Golf Course walk if you only have part of the day or are walking with children.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info