Kiandra heritage track
Selwyn area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kiandra heritage track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.2km loop
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The track is mostly flat and grassy, with some short, steep hills in sections. The width of the track varies from between 0.6-1m wide.
At 3 points along the walk, the track has 0.9m-wide steel mesh elevated walkways.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are 5 timber steps in the north-east part of the loop track.
Getting there and parking
Kiandra heritage track is closed due to severe fire damage.
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.
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Snow chains required after snow
Parking
There's a large pullover area at the start of the track where you can park your car.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Kiandra Heritage track is mostly flat, 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 0.6m wide.
- The track surface is mostly grass
- There are 5 timber steps in the northern part of the track
There are accessible non-flush toilets at Kiandra Courthouse where this walk begins and at nearby Kiandra Heritage Precinct.
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
- Tumut Region Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6947 7025
- tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720
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.
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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.
Buy annual pass