Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk

Where

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

12km one-way

Time suggested

4 - 5hrs

Grade

Grade 3

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.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

The walk is closed in winter between June and October as it traverses Cross Country Ski Trails. Lower sections may be walkable, but the trail is not marked with snow poles for winter access and may be hard to follow. 

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, snacks

Please note

• The Snowy Region Visitor Centre at Jindabyne is a good place to pick up maps and ask how to book a shuttle bus that can drop you off and pick you up.
• A topographic map, compass or GPS will be handy in this remote area.
• There are no bins along the way so please carry all waste out with you.

The Snowy Mountains high country is well-known for winter sports, but the warmer months reveal mountain peaks, twisted eucalypts and a colourful display of wildflowers.

Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk gives you the chance to experience this unique alpine environment for yourself on a 12km day walk.

From Perisher Valley, you’ll venture into an otherworldly woodland of tangled snow gums warped by alpine winds. This mystical mountain experience continues as you hike through towering alpine ash forest, and around tea tree gullies and mossy alpine bogs which are home to several unique alpine frogs. In contrast, herb fields and grasslands clear your view for a chance to marvel at the wide expanse of the mountains. After about 3.5km from the start of the walk, you'll reach a lookout with views over Thredbo Valley and the Monaro Plains.  

The hills come alive in spring and summer with yellow billy buttons and snow daisies that dot the landscape with colour. Pause to look for wallabies, echidnas, kangaroos and wombats among the rocks and boulders.

You’ll walk along Thredbo River in the final section of the track towards Bullocks Flat. Take in the sounds and serenity of the river against the backdrop of the rocky Ramshead Range, sometimes snow-capped even in late spring and early summer.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info