Snowy Mountains Highway, Mountains Snowy 16km around of south the boundary, on of south the park Park 500m 11km hours return, 4–5 • • Topographic maps for trout the or iconic Murray cod. your luck emus, try kangaroos fishing or and amust is area if you want to mobs of see grey ofcountryside the Tumut River valley. This the sparkling Blowering Reservoir, rolling and granite cliffsand Bogong Peaks Wilderness to Warogong Sugarloaf for views from the Climb the heights of Blowering Cliffsor BLOWERING FORESHORE WALKS Talbingo.or the Mountains Snowy Highway, from Tumut along Most attractions easily are accessed Mountains. Snowy wildlife and heritage in the foothills of the hidden valleys, mountain deep lakes, local foot, by bike 4WD, or you’ll and discover lookouts. the Explore tracks trails and on to cascading waterfalls panoramic and off the beaten track along secluded walks Kosciuszkonorthern National Park. Head TumutThe your is area launch pad into Tumut trails and tracks area Park National Kosciuszko 01 Talbingo 1:25.000 Blowering 1:25 000 Warogong Sugarloaf walking track walking Warogong Sugarloaf ● ● ● Some bushwalking experience recommended experience bushwalking Some Clearly sign posted 4walk Grade ● Very steep steep Very ● No steps steps No

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Turn right, off the management trail and on to the quietly, listen to nature and watch for wallabies sign posted walking track, then follow until you and eastern grey kangaroos. reach a bridge over a creek. You’ll have a view Return the same way. of the waterfall trickling down the granite cliffs. Continue walking for more views. This section 04 Old Mountain Road walking track involves negotiating rock slabs that have fallen from the cliff, so pick your track carefully. ● Grade 4 walk ● Very steep ● Formed track ● Clearly sign posted ● No steps ● Some bushwalking experience recommended It’s common to see eastern grey kangaroos, emus 4km one-way 1.5–2 hours and wallabies along this track. Birdwatchers will be able to identify native honeyeaters, firetails, Set out along the trail from Jounama Creek parrots and raptors. campground, and you’ll soon meet the track head for the short but heart-pumping Old Mountain Return along the same track, and make use of Road walking track. This high-energy walk heads the Log Bridge Creek campground for a leisurely uphill above the creek valley, but is well worth the picnic, or set up camp for the night. effort for the breathtaking views of Bogong Peaks, Jounama Pondage and Blowering Reservoir. TALBINGO AREA WALKS The track follows Talbingo Mountain’s first road, Cool mountain creeks and waterfalls make built in 1860 during the Kiandra gold rush. Today, these walks perfect for a hot summer day. the only traffic you’re likely to see is a colourful Choose from short, easy walks or longer, variety of birdlife, including yellow-tailed black more challenging options. cockatoos. In summer, wildflowers including purple kunzea and white-flowered tea tree bloom Topographic maps on the lower slopes. • Talbingo 1:25 000 Return the same way (add 1hr), enjoying the • Courabyra 1:25 000 downhill track, and detour to pretty Jounama • Yarrangobilly 1:25 000 Creek, near the campground. 03 Jounama Creek walking track Alternative routes: You can also start this track from the RMS stockpile on Snowy Mountains ● Grade 3 walk ● Gentle hills ● Formed track ● Sign posted ● Occasional steps ● No experience required Highway, around 5.5km southbound past the 6km return, 1–1.5 hours Talbingo turnoff. It involves a steep descent, so organise a car shuffle at the bottom. This walk starts at Jounama Creek campground, 500m off the Snowy Mountains Highway, near 05 Buddong Falls walking track Talbingo. From the campground walk 1km ● Grade 4 walk ● Very steep ● Formed track, some obstacles to the end of the gravel road, where the ● Clearly sign posted ● Occasional steps walk begins. ● Some bushwalking experience recommended 3km return, 1.5 hours Follow the walking track, which runs parallel to Jounama Creek and the valley floor, to the end Buddong Falls walking track starts from Buddong where you’ll reach a large natural pool. It’s an Falls campground, around 20km from Talbingo. ideal spot for a picnic, to drop a fishing line in, Located in the remote north-west of Kosciuszko paddle your feet after the walk, or to simply sit National Park, this walk takes you off the beaten

Kosciuszko National Park: Tumut area tracks and trails 2 track to 2 pretty, cascading waterfalls in the Buddong Creek valley. From the campground and picnic area it’s an easy 400m to a view point above the upper falls, which drop 20m. Listen out for lyrebirds amongst the smooth barked ribbon gums, pale yellow blackwood wattles, and white tea tree. The walk to see the lower Buddong Falls is around 1.5km. Take care, as the lower section is quite steep and can be slippery during wet weather. The impressive lower falls cascade 60m down the granite and shale into a steep valley. Return back up the steep track. To get to Buddong Falls from Talbingo, follow quietly, listen to nature and watch for wallabies Photo: Jounama Creek (M.Vanderveer/OEH) and eastern grey kangaroos. the sealed road to Tumut 3 Power Station. Drive behind the power station, cross the creek then Return the same way. turn right after 300m on to the gravel powerline CUMBERLAND RANGE WALKS easement. Follow the road around 11km, to the AND RIDES 04 Old Mountain Road walking track Buddong Falls turnoff. Part of this section is ● Grade 4 walk ● Very steep ● Formed track ● Clearly sign posted through private land so stay on the road. From Head into the mountains, high above Talbingo ● No steps ● Some bushwalking experience recommended the turnoff it’s 3km downhill to the Buddong Falls where you’ll find a stunning landscape ideal 4km one-way 1.5–2 hours carpark. The roads are winding and narrow so for walks and rides. Follow shady trails to drive carefully. Roads are slippery when wet and Set out along the trail from Jounama Creek dramatic viewpoints of Landers Falls, Talbingo best suited to 4WDs. You can also reach the campground, and you’ll soon meet the track head and Blowering Reservoirs. Keep your eyes Buddong Falls turnoff via Powerline Road, from for the short but heart-pumping Old Mountain peeled for this area’s native birds and Elliott Way. Road walking track. This high-energy walk heads wildlife including kangaroos, swamp and uphill above the creek valley, but is well worth the Extra sections: This walking track forms part red-necked wallabies. effort for the breathtaking views of Bogong Peaks, of the long-distance Hume and Hovell walking Jounama Pondage and Blowering Reservoir. track. If you’re looking for a longer walk continue Cumberland trail is narrow, winding and has down Buddong Falls walking track to end up at blind crests. It’s slippery when wet. Be aware The track follows Talbingo Mountain’s first road, Jounama Pondage, or continue along Blowering of walkers, riders and 4WD vehicles. There built in 1860 during the Kiandra gold rush. Today, Reservoir to Tumut. The further you go you may are no facilities in this part of the park, so the only traffic you’re likely to see is a colourful need to camp the night or arrange a car pick- up. please come well-prepared. variety of birdlife, including yellow-tailed black cockatoos. In summer, wildflowers including Topographic maps purple kunzea and white-flowered tea tree bloom • Talbingo 1:25 000 on the lower slopes. HUME AND HOVELL WALKING • Yarrangobilly 1:25 000 Return the same way (add 1hr), enjoying the TRACK 06 Landers Falls lookout walk downhill track, and detour to pretty Jounama The Hume and Hovell track stretchees Creek, near the campground. 426km from Yass to Albury, passing close ● Grade 3 walk ● Short steep hills ● Formed track, some obstacles ● Sign posted ● Occasional steps ● No experience required Alternative routes: You can also start this track to Tumut and Talbingo. Recommended for from the RMS stockpile on Snowy Mountains experienced, self-sufficient hikers only. 10.6km return, 3.5–4.5 hours Highway, around 5.5km southbound past the The track follows a mix of public roads, fire Landers Falls lookout walk takes you to 2 Talbingo turnoff. It involves a steep descent, so trails, purpose-built single track and over lookouts, which are sure to impress you with organise a car shuffle at the bottom. 100 footbridges, with 17 campgrounds dramatic views of Landers Creek waterfall and along the way. There are several points near Talbingo Reservoir in the valley below. 05 Buddong Falls walking track Tumut and Talbingo where you can access If you’re in a 2WD, you’ll need to park at the ● Grade 4 walk ● Very steep ● Formed track, some obstacles the Hume and Hovell walking track, to walk ● Clearly sign posted ● Occasional steps Cumberland trail 2WD carpark, 300m from the ● Some bushwalking experience recommended a shorter section. Snowy Mountains Highway turnoff. From there, 3km return, 1.5 hours Contact Tumut Visitor Information Centre it’s a 10.6km return walk to the lookout. for more information, including maps and In summer, 4WD vehicles can continue 4.5km Buddong Falls walking track starts from Buddong guide books. Falls campground, around 20km from Talbingo. along Cumberland trail to the 4WD carpark Located in the remote north-west of Kosciuszko Visit: humeandhovelltrack.com.au (vehicle access closed in winter). From here, it’s National Park, this walk takes you off the beaten a 1.6km walk to the lookout. You can also

Kosciuszko National Park: Tumut area tracks and trails 3 Photo: Landers Falls lookout (E.Sheargold/OEH) mountain bike as far as the 4WD carpark, then From the 4WD carpark, continue along walk to the lookout. Cumberland trail 5.7km where you’ll meet Lickhole trail. Then travel 3.9km east to reach the Once you reach the 4WD carpark, follow the Snowy Mountains Highway. Landers Creek Falls lookout signs downhill, cross the creek, then turn right and head steadily uphill. You can return the way you came, for a 28.8km The steep last few hundred metres bring you to return ride. Alternatively, you can cycle 5.8km Talbingo lookout, high above the Landers Creek north along the highway, to the Cumberland trail valley. Take in the views of Talbingo Reservoir and turnoff, for a 20.2km loop. the Bago Plateau, then continue another 300m along the final, rocky and uneven section of the 08 Talbingo Mountain trail track, to Landers Falls lookout. Perched on the rim of a deep gorge, the lookout greets you with fabulous views of Landers Creek 18.8km return, 3–5 hours Falls as it emerges from the cliff off to the right. It cascades into a rocky ravine and into Talbingo This challenging mountain bike ride rewards Reservoir. The tree protruding from the lookout is you with spectacular views over Talbingo and a Tingiringi Gum, rare in this area of Kosciuszko the Tumut River valley to Blowering Reservoir. National Park. From Snowy Mountains Highway, ride along Return the same way. the Cumberland trail for 4.8km until you reach the 4WD carpark. Turn right onto Talbingo Mountain trail and follow it for around 4.4km. 07 Cumberland ride The track climbs 340m, through forested woodlands that opens into snow gum and grasslands as you approach the summit of 28.8km return, 5–7 hours Talbingo Mountain. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, and give your From Big Talbingo trig, at the summit, you’re legs a workout, on this longer mountain bike ride treated to outstanding views in every direction. on the Cumberland Range. To the north, the town of Talbingo sits on the edge of Jounama Pondage, with Blowering Reservoir From Snowy Mountains Highway, ride along the and cliffs beyond. Westward lies Talbingo Dam, Cumberland trail for 4.8km to the junction with Tumut 3 Power Station and the Bago Plateau. Talbingo Mountain trail and the 4WD carpark. To the south you’ll catch glimpses of the rugged Allow plenty of extra time if you plan to take in the Tumut River gorge. views from Landers Falls lookout (walking track only), or detour to Big Talbingo Mountain. Return the same way.

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● Grade 3 walk ● Gentle hills ● Formed track, some obstacles ● Sign posted ● No steps ● No experience required 3.2km return, 1-1.5 hours This short, easy walk takes you to the site of 3 old grazing lease homes in this area. Take the Lob’s Hole Ravine turnoff from Snowy Mountains Highway, north of Yarrangobilly Caves. Follow around 1.8km past the rustic log gates to the heritage walk’s carpark. It’s a 200m walk to the Old Jounama Homestead site, dating from the late 1800s. Only garden plants now remain. Continue 1km through an open grassy and shrubby plain to reach Glendella Homestead site. In it’s heyday, Glendella was the 3-bedroom home of Alf Agett, the mailman for the area between Photo: Snowy Mountains Highway (M.Vanderveer/OEH) Yarrangobilly Caves and Ravine. The third and final stop along Jounama Heritage walk is Faraway Homestead site, a further 500m along the track after crossing Dip Creek. Cattle STAYING SAFE and sheep grazed here, and oats were grown on Many parts of Kosciuszko National Park the large site, until it was abandoned in the early are remote and rugged places, weather 1950s. Return the same way. can change quickly and conditions may be unpredictable. WINTER ACCESS Be aware of the risks and take responsibility Walking tracks and riding trails may be for your own safety and the safety of any affected by snow during winter. It’s a good children in your care. Remember to plan idea to contact: ahead, choose your walks and activities to match your stamina and fitness level, and Tumut Visitor Information Centre tell someone where you’re going and when Ph: (02) 6947 7025. you’ll be back. Always check the weather before leaving ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPGROUNDS and change your plans if bad weather is approaching. There are plenty of campground in this area of the park, including: Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alpine-safety • Buddong Falls campground • Coonara Point campground (boat access only)

• O’Hares campground General enquiries: Tumut Visitor Information Centre. • Humes Crossing campground Ph: (02) 6947 7025 • Jounama Creek campground Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre, Jindabyne. Ph: (02) 6450 5600 • Log Bridge Creek campground Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre. Ph: (02) 6947 7025 • Rock Flat campground Khancoban Visitor Centre. Ph: (02) 6076 9373 • The Pines campground Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko • Yachting Point campground Published by: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service • Yolde campground Office of Environment and Heritage You can also stay at historic Yarrangobilly 59 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Caves House or Lyrebird cottage. ISBN 978-1-925754-09-4 June 2018/0374

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