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Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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2 hikers walking on a raised path on day 2 of Snowies Alpine Walk with snow capped mountains in the background. Credit: Remy Brand / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

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Snowies Alpine Walk

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An aerial view of 2 hikers crossing a winding creek surrounded by marsh on Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Daniel Parsons / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

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Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk

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An aerial image of 2 people crossing Spencers Creek suspension bridge on day 1 of Snowies Alpine Walk. Credit: Daniel Parsons / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

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Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk

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A woman with a pram walks Bundilla accessible track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © DPE

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Bundilla accessible track

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2 hikers on a winding trail of stepping stones surrounded by sub-alpine plants in Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Daniel Parsons / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

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Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk

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A bridge crosses a stream next to the Thredbo River along Bullocks track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © OEH

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Bullocks track

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2 bushwalkers crossing a creek along Illawong walk in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Daniel Parsons / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

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Illawong walk

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Two mountain bike riders cycle along a winding dirt section of the lower Thredbo Valley track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Thredbo Valley track adventure rides

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A family cycles across Bridge 1 over the Thredbo River, on Thredbo Valley track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Thredbo Valley track easy rides

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A skier and snowboarder speed down snowfields at Perisher Resort in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Images supplied courtesy of Perisher Ski Resort

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Perisher

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Perisher Range cross-country ski trails, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: John Spencer

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Perisher Range cross-country ski trails

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Try shoeshoeing Perisher's Rock Creek in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

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Rock Creek snowshoe track

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Bullocks Hut, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/OEH

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Bullocks Hut

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A 4WD vehicle drives towards Thredbo on Alpine Way, passing the Thredbo River near Dead horse Gap, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Kosciuszko – Alpine Way drive

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A group of hikers on a Peak Learning Adventures tour. Credit: Peter Lambert © Peak Learning Adventures

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10 peaks challenge in the Snowy Mountains

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Aerial view of a group of people standing near 2 red tents in a winter snow camp. Photo © Eric Philips

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Australian Alps novice ski touring course

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A man in winter outdoor clothing using an avalanche probe on a snow-covered mountain slope. Photo credit: Adam West © Snow Safety Australia

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Avalanche safety training in Kosciuszko

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2 mountain bike riders on a trail. Photo: K7 Adventures

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Cross-country mountain bike tours

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2 cross-country skiers on a Perisher X-Country activity in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: © Perisher X-Country

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Cross-country skiing activities in Perisher

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Two walkers pause on a rocky outcrop to admire the view on their way to Mount Kosciuszko Summit. Credit: Aedan O’Donnell © Thredbo Resort

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Guided Mount Kosciuszko Summit hike

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Skiier moving down slope with sunset in background. Photo: Dylan Robinson © Blizzard Academy

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Kosciuszko avalanche and mountain safety tours

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Group of skiers and snowboarders on an Alpine Access Australia backcountry tour. Photo: Pieta Herring © Alpine Access Australia

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Kosciuszko backcountry tours and avalanche training

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A man wearing an orange jacket and white helmet swings his ice axe in a snow-covered landscape. Photo © Martin Cankov

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Kosciuszko introductory mountaineering courses

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A group of biathlon skiers lie in a line across the snow for target practice, with instructors standing behind them. Photo © NSW Biathlon

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Kosciuszko laser biathlon sessions

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A group of 4 hikers with packs walk a rugged alpine mountain track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo credit: Matt Jolley © Bang Fitness Adventures

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Mount Kosciuszko guided day walk experience

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A group of 4 people stand near a rock cairn at the summit of Mount Kosciuszko at sunset. Photo © Thredbo Resort

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Mount Kosciuszko guided sunset hikes

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Student riding their mountain bike over a crest in the trail. Photo: L. Kneller/Action Learning Initiatives

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Mountain bike adventures for schools

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Walkers on the Porcupine walk, which has wildflowers in bloom, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © DPE

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Porcupine Rocks guided walking tour

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Hiker enjoying a sunset in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Tourism Snowy Mountains

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Snowy Mountains 5-day walking tour

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A lone skier descends into a snow-covered mountain valley. Photo credit: Rohan Kennedy © Snowy Mountains Backcountry

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Snowy Mountains Backcountry winter sports tours

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Walkers surveying a stream in the high country of Kosciuszko National Park on a Tom’s Outdoors tour. Photo: Dean Johnson © Tom’s Outdoors

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Snowy Mountains fly fishing tours

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Hiker walking up a rocky slope. Photo: Madison Wait © The Adventure Gene

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Snowy Mountains guided alpine hiking tour

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2 people crossing a river on a hiking tour in Kosciuszko National Park with Wilderness Sports. Photo: Bruce Easton © Wilderness Sports

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Snowy Mountains Main Range guided hiking tours

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A man fly fishing on a rocky river in Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Matt Tripet © The Fly Program

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Snowy Mountains mental fitness and fishing tours

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Trekkers, some dressed only in shorts, hike in a long line across a snowy alpine landscape in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo © Majell Backhausen

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Snowy Mountains retreats with the Wim Hof Method

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A person fly fishing in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/DPIE

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Thredbo River fly fishing tour

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Man wearing hat and sunglasses holding up wild trout with stream in background. Photo: © Angus Reynolds

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Wild mountain trout fly fishing in Kosciuszko

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Two mountain bike riders cycle past a sign at the junction of Muzzlewood and Thredbo Valley tracks, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Muzzlewood track

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Perisher Valley Office in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo credit: Murray Vanderveer © DPIE

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Perisher Valley Office

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A group of people digging in the snow with shovels. Photo: Avalanche Training Australia

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Accredited avalanche training in Kosciuszko

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Two people checking out a fishing spot in the Snowy Mountains on a Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing tour. Photo © Jimmy Barwick

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Guided fly fishing adventures in Kosciuszko

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • Exterior view of Numbananga Lodge in summer, Smiggin Holes, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

    Numbananga Lodge

    Numbananga Lodge offers year-round accommodation at Smiggin Holes, near Perisher. Enjoy easy access to winter snow sports and summer alpine adventures in Kosciuszko National Park.

  • A family unloads bikes from a van and walks towards tents at Thredbo Diggings campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

    Thredbo Diggings campground

    Camp under the snow gums at secluded Thredbo Diggings campground by the Thredbo River, and explore the walks, mountain biking, fishing and alpine attractions on its doorstep.

Nearby parks

  • A man and woman walking towards the stone trig at the summit of Mount Kosciuszko with mountain peaks in the background. Credit: Remy Brand / DCCEEW © Caravel Content

    Kosciuszko National Park

    Kosciuszko National Park spoils you with snow sports, walks and mountain biking in the Snowy Mountains. Go camping, explore caves, climb Australia's highest mountain, or stay in heritage accommodation.

  • Seamans Hut along the Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

    Thredbo-Perisher area

    Thredbo-Perisher area is your gateway to Mount Kosciuszko. Find NSW's favourite ski resorts, top alpine hikes, mountain bike trails, and endless adventures in the Snowy Mountains.

 

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Porcupine walk

Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).

  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (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. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

    Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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