Major Clews Hut trail
Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
This 4WD and mountain bike trail takes you past historic Major Clews Hut, near Khancoban, in western Kosciuszko National Park.
- Where
- Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains
- Distance
- 16km return
- Grade
- Hard
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Opening times
This trail is subject to seasonal closures.
- Please note
- This is a return track from Alpine Way to Major Clews Hut, but can connect with Geehi Walls track for a 34km loop.
- Major Clew Hut trail is unsealed and steep in parts. It can become boggy when it rains and involves a small creek crossing. For your safety, it's best travelled in dry weather, and shouldn't be attempted by 2WD vehicles.
Head off Alpine Way, around 17km south of Khancoban, to explore Major Clews Hut trail. This popular 4WD trail travels through alpine ash, blooming yellow wattle, and montane forest as it descends steep ridges and gullies. You can also mountain bike this challenging trail, if you're well-prepared and watch out for 4WDs.
After driving 8km in a north-westerly direction, you’ll reach Major Clews Hut. Stop to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic, and take a good look at this historic mud brick hut in the shade of a liquid amber tree. The hut was built in the late 1950s as a residence for the colourful Major Clews, a surveyor for the Snowy Mountain Scheme who mapped the area.
Return along the same track (uphill), or connect with Geehi Walls trail which loops 13km back to meet Alpine Way. From here, it's another 12.5km back to the start of Major Clews Hut trail via the impressive views of Scammells lookout, or 2km south to picturesque Geehi Flats campground and picnic area.
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Conservation program:
Southern corroboree frog conservation project
An iconic endangered species, the southern corroboree frog, found only in Kosciuszko National Park, faces the grave threat of extinction. Saving Our Species aims to prevent this from happening by battling chytrid fungus, protecting frog habitat from pests, and fostering a captive breeding program.
Operated by
- Khancoban Visitor Centre
- Winter (June to September): Open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on weekends. Rest of year: Open 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6070 8400
- info.khancoban@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Scammel Street, Khancoban NSW 2642
Park info
- in the Khancoban area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way
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: Single and Multi-Day passes available from Khancoban Visitor Centre's 24-hour vending machines, or via the Park'nPay app.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
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