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Porcupine Rocks guided walking tour

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Porcupine Rocks guided walking tour .

Getting there and parking

The Perisher Valley Office is in the centre of Perisher Valley ski resort area of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:

  • Follow Kosciuszko Road from Jindabyne for around 33km to Perisher Valley
  • The information centre is located on Kosciuszko Road, across the road from the fire station.

Winter road access)

Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass from June to October long weekends.

All 2WD vehicles need 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

Snow chains are recommended for all vehicles driving in the park, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather. Read our snow driving in Kosciuszko tips.

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Snow chains required after snow

Parking

Parking is available on the roadside at the start of the trail.

Maps and downloads

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Not wheelchair-accessible.

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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.

    Buy annual pass

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