Creel Bay cottages
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Creel Bay cottages.
Getting there and parking
Creel Bay cottages are located at Creel Bay, in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park.
From Creel Bay, it’s around 13km to Jindabyne and 21km to Perisher Valley.
To get there from Jindabyne:
- Drive along Kosciuszko Road, pass the park entrance, and take the first right onto Waste Point Road.
- Continue until you reach the ‘to lodge’ sign on your left
- Creel Bay cottages are 150m along the unsealed road on the left
Road quality
It’s compulsory for all 2WD vehicles to carry snow chains in winter, between June and October long weekends, on:
- Kosciuszko Road (to Perisher)
- Guthega Road
- Alpine Way between Thredbo and Tom Groggin
The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for current conditions.
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Snow chains required after snow
Parking
Parking is available at each cottage for up to 3 cars.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (up to 2 people)
- 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (up to 2 people)
- 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (up to 2 people)
- 2 Single beds
Facilities
- The cottages are fully furnished with an open-plan dining and living room.
- There is mobile phone service, but Wi-Fi is not available.
- Please leave the property clean and tidy with kitchen items washed and put away or additional cleaning fees may be charged
- Ski and snowboard hire, lift tickets and lessons are available from Jindabyne or at Thredbo, Charlottes Pass, Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley.
- Mountain bike hire is available in Jindabyne, Crackenback Resort and Thredbo Resort. You can book mountain bike and hiking experiences with local commercial tour operators.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
There is an outdoor fire pit at each cottage. Please bring your own firewood.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Boat ramp
If you're bringing your boat, use the Creel Bay boat ramp to access the lake. Launching a boat from other locations in the Waste Point precinct is not permitted.
Please only drive along approved, sealed roads to reach the boat ramp and lake. Use of management trails is prohibited.
Carpark
Drinking water
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
Each cottage has a fully self-contained kitchen. The kitchen includes an electric stove top with electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Air conditioning
The cottages have reverse cycle air-conditioning in each room.
Heating
TV
Each cottage has a television and Blu-ray player.
Towels
Washing machine
There is a laundry in each cottage with washing machine and clothes dryer.
Rubbish bin
Each cottage has a small general waste and recycling bin. On departure, please dispose of all rubbish at the large bins located at the tennis court.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area.
Permitted
Water skiing, other water sport activities and hiking are permitted in this area.
Cycling
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
If you're fishing by boat, please enter the water via Creel Bay boat ramp. Launching a boat from other locations in the Waste Point precinct is prohibited.
Prohibited
Camping
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Horses
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas. The alpine resorts of Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Selwyn, Ski Rider and Kosciuszko Tourist Park are exempt, though some commercial and outdoor places within these resorts may have no smoking areas.
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).
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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.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Snowy Region Visitor Centre
49 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627 - 8.30am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6450 5600