National trail: Tom Groggin to Geehi

Where

Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

21km one-way

Time suggested

4-6 hr

Grade

Medium

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

Open between October and May. Check park alerts and the National trail website for details.

What to
bring

Drinking water, food supplies, tent, sleeping bag, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, clothes for all weather conditions, hat, sunscreen, raincoat

Please note

• For detailed information and trail notes, visit the National trail website.
• Horse riders and cyclists must give way to all walkers. Cyclists must give way to horse riders. Read the code of practice for horse riding.
• Remember to secure your horses in the yards at Tom Groggin or Geehi if you’re camping, as brumbies often visit.
• Alpine weather can change rapidly. Pack for extreme heat, as well as strong wind and snow, even in summer.
• Creeks often dry up by late summer so check with NPWS about water before you leave. You may need to bring water for horses.
• Use a topographic map and pack a compass as unexpected detours may be required.

Saddle up for a Man from Snowy River experience in the high country. This section of National trail, also known as Boardman's Run, follows the mighty Murray River and the Alpine Way in parts.

Starting at Tom Groggin, near Thredbo, it's suitable for competent horse riders, keen mountain bikers, and experienced walkers.

As you wind along the trail for 21km you'll encounter steep climbs, creek crossings through ferny valleys, and historic huts to explore. If you have fishing gear, stop to catch a trout in the river, then cook it up on fire rings at the horse camps at either Tom Groggin or Geehi.

Wallabies, wombats, kangaroos, and emus are often easy to spot on the ground in this area. Wedge-tailed eagles, flame-robins, treecreepers, and lyrebirds could be harder to glimpse, so it's worth packing binoculars. In spring the slopes come alive with purple hovea, then yellow and orange peas, while the plains are carpeted with yellow billy buttons and white paper daisies.

National trail is one of Australia’s iconic long-distance treks. It stretches 5330km, from Cooktown in Queensland to Healesville in Victoria and follows the historic coach, horse and stock routes of early European pioneers.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info