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Wallace Craigie lookout

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Wallace Craigie lookout.

Getting there and parking

Wallace Craigie lookout is in the southern (Lower Snowy) precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from the Snowy Region Visitor Centre:

  • Drive 1.5km along Kosciuszko Road
  • Turn left onto Barry Way and drive 38.2km south
  • Turn right into the Wallace Craigie lookout parking area, immediately adjacent to Barry Way.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Wallace Craigie lookout can become slippery when it rains.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

There's a hard-packed ground carpark at the lookout.

Facilities

Toilets

There's an accessible toilet near the lookout that you can reach along a gravel path that has 1 small step. The path may be uneven and narrow in parts – people with reduced mobility may need assistance.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There's an accessible timber picnic table near the lookout. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach it.

Step-free access

There's step-free access to the lookout and facilities from the carpark but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach them. The lookout platform is flat, with a concrete section and a section made of metal grille.

There are 2 rock steps and a ramp made of rock leading up to the monument.

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Safety messages

Alpine safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

The lookout is mostly flat and there's step-free access to the lookout platform and picnic table, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach the lookout area from the carpark.

The lookout platform is flat, with a concrete section and a section made of metal grille.

There's an accessible picnic table at the lookout. There's also an accessible toilet that you can reach along a gravel path that has 1 small step. The path may be uneven and narrow in parts – people with reduced mobility may need assistance.

Prohibited

Drones

Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.

This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.

Commercial filming and photography

Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.

Gathering firewood

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Wallace Craigie lookout

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