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Kosciuszko backcountry tours and avalanche training

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Two mountain bike riders cycle past Cascade Hut, in remote Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Cascade trail

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A skier and snowboarder speed down snowfields at Perisher Resort in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Images supplied courtesy of Perisher Ski Resort

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Perisher

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View of historic stone hut set in alpine grassland, with large boulders and wildflowers in the foreground. Photo: Stephen Townsend © DPIE

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Seamans Hut

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Bullocks Hut, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/OEH

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Bullocks Hut

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Jersey Cave at Yarrangobily Caves in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © OEH

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Jersey Cave

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Illawong walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © OEH

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Illawong walk

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Parc Cafe, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/OEH

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Parc Cafe

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Wolgal Hut, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

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Wolgal Hut

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Explore Castle Cave, at Yarrangobilly Caves in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

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Yarrangobilly area

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Horse riders approaching Currango Homestead, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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High Plains area

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4 horse riders cross the Swampy Plain River, near Behrs Flat in Geehi Valley, Kosciuszko National Park.  Photo: Murray Vanderveer/OEH

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Khancoban area

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The sun dips on the horizon at Three Mile Dam, central Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Selwyn area

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Humes Crossing campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Tumut area

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Kosciuszko backcountry tours and avalanche training

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).
  • 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.

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