Mountain pygmy possum guided tour
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
Treat the kids to a day of adventure in Kosciuszko National Park these school holidays. You’ll explore the habitat of one of Australia’s cutest endangered critters – the mountain pygmy possum.
- When
Thursday 2 and 9 January 2025, 10am to 12pm.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 4 years and over. You’ll walk short distances on a sealed path.
- Price
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Child $20 per person (4 to 16 years). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults free.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Kosciuszko Education Centre, Sawpit Creek, Kosciuszko National Park
- What to
bring - Bottled water, clothes for all weather conditions, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Name an Australian marsupial that hibernates through winter under the snow, sleeps in separate male and female dorms, and upon waking in spring, orders a takeout meal of moths that have travelled over 700km? There is only one: the cute and unique mountain pygmy possum. This endangered animal’s habitat range is restricted to the high mountains of NSW and Victoria.
Join this interactive nature play activity in mountain pygmy possum territory. Setting out from the Kosciuszko Education Centre at Sawpit Creek, you’ll explore the bush as you hear stories of this amazing native animal.
Learn how to identify plants and animals the mountain pygmy possum interacts with through games, craft activities and species identification tasks for older children.
You’ll leave with a greater understanding of the life of the little mountain pygmy possum and the work being done to protect this species into the future. Plus, take home a small magnifying glass to continue exploring the natural world.
It’s a good idea to bring a hat, drinking water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, insect repellent and clothes for all weather conditions.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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).
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