Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre.
Getting there and parking
Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre is in the Yarrangobilly area in northern Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:
From the Monaro Highway:
- At Cooma, take the Snowy Mountains Highway and continue for approximately 110km
- Turn left into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves.
From the Hume Highway:
- At Gundagai, take the Tumut exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut
- Continue on Snowy Mountains Highway south for approximately 75km
- Turn right into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves.
Road quality
- Yarrangobilly Caves entrance and exit roads are graded gravel. They're suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles up to 12.5m in length, however the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) advise that the roads are unsuitable for caravans.
- RMS recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in case of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for road conditions.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Snow chains required after snow
Parking
- Parking is available at the visitor centre and several carparks within the Yarrangobilly Caves area.
- Park entry fees apply for vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
- Bus parking is available – contact the visitor centre on (02) 6454 9597 for access.
Facilities
Toilets
There are 2 toilet blocks with accessible toilets north-east of the visitor centre. There are also change facilities for parents.
You can reach the toilet blocks along a concrete pathway.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
There's step-free access from the carpark to the visitor centre and around the area outside the visitor centre along a concrete pathway. There's also a large, flat paved area next to the visitor centre with picnic tables.
To get inside the visitor centre, you'll need to navigate over one step. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are bench seats with backrests in the outdoor area next to the visitor centre. There's also a bench seat with a backrest in the parking area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- The area around Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre is flat and step-free with concrete pathways.
- There is a single step to get inside the visitor centre – people with reduced mobility may need assistance to get through the doorway.
- There are accessible toilets and change facilities for parents to the north-east of the visitor centre. You can reach them along a concrete path.
- There are bench seats with backrests in the outdoor area next to the visitor centre.
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.
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.
Operated by
- Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597
- yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720
Park info
- in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
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Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720 - 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597