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Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Pallaibo walking track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © OEH

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Rainbow Lake walking track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

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Rennix walking track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © OEH

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

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

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

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

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A child learning about local plants, Kosciuszko Education Centre, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Remy Brand © DPE

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Sawpit Creek picnic area, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © OEH

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Thredbo River picnic area, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson © Boen Ferguson

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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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Volunteers hand treat orange hawkweed in a perched alpine bog at Fifteen Mile Ridge, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Jo Caldwell

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • A group of friends outside Creel Lodge, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson/OEH.

    Creel Lodge

    Creel Lodge offers luxurious accommodation overlooking Lake Jindabyne. It's the perfect base for the walks, rides, fishing, paddling and snow sports of nearby Perisher, in Kosciuszko National Park.

  • Creel Bay cottage exterior, set amongst bushland in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. Photo © Murray Vanderveer

    Creel Bay cottages

    Set in bushland with views of Lake Jindabyne, Creel Bay cottages are the perfect retreat for nature-lovers. Spend your days fishing, hiking and cycling in Kosciuszko National Park, or visit in winter to enjoy snow sports in Perisher and Guthega.

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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

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

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4 horse riders cross the Swampy Plain River, near Behrs Flat in Geehi Valley, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/OEH

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Waterfall walking track

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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