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Goldseekers track

Selwyn area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Goldseekers track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

3km loop

Time

1 - 2hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

No steps

Gradient

Short steep hills: There are short uphill and downhill sections along this track.

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1.5m wide and has clumped grass along its length. There are points along the track where it narrows to 0.4m wide as it winds through trees.

In the northern part of the track, there are 2 steel pedestrian bridges – one is 1.8m wide and the other narrows the track slightly to 1.4m wide.

 

Getting there and parking

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    Goldseekers track is in the central precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:

    • Drive to Kiandra - 91km from Tumut and 38km from Adaminaby
    • Turn onto the road to Cabramurra
    • Drive for 5.7km to Three Mile Dam

    Road quality

    • It's recommended that all vehicles carry snow chains from the June to October long weekends. Read our snow driving in Kosciuszko tips.

    Parking

    Parking is available on Link Road, opposite the trackhead. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking may be limited.

    Facilities

    You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water

    Toilets

    There's a toilet opposite the trackhead on Link Road.

    Maps and downloads

    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.

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    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 - hard

    Goldseekers track is 1.5m wide and step-free, but there are parts of the track that wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:

    • The track has some short, steep uphill and downhill sections
    • There are points where the track narrows to 0.4m wide as it winds through trees
    • The track surface is mostly uneven, clumped grass

    The parking on Link Road does not have any designated accessible parking spaces. 

    There's a toilet opposite the trackhead on Link Road, but it is not accessible or ambulant.

    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.

    Goldseekers track

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    Park info

    • in the Selwyn area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
    • The Selwyn area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kings Cross Road and the Khancoban-Cabramurra Road are closed in winter (June to October long weekends). Some campgrounds in the Selwyn area close in winter.

    • Park entry fees apply in winter on Link Road

      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 (24hrs). Single and Multi-Day passes available from entry stations, NPWS visitor centres, pay machines or via the Park'nPay app.

      See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.

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