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Photo: Pilot Wilderness Ride (M.Vanderveer) Photo: Cascade Hut (M.Vanderveer) on the . This steep section, along Nine There are several points in Kosciuszko National Mile trail, drops 1000m in 5km. Park where you can access the walking track, to walk a shorter section. Cascade The ride travels from the sub-alpine areas of trail forms part of the AAWT, between Dead Horse Thredbo Valley through the montane forests of Gap and Cowombat Flat in Victoria. snow gum, mountain gum and alpine ash at the heart of Pilot Wilderness Area. Finally, you drop Contact Snowy Region Visitor Centre for more down to the native cypress pine and white box information, including maps and guide books. woodlands in Lower Valley.

Most people tackle the full ride as a one-way trip DID YOU KNOW north to south with a supporting car shuffle, due to the drop in elevation. If you don’t organise a In recognition of Kosciuszko's unique car shuffle from Barry Way, it’s around 61km north value as a conservation area, it's been (uphill) to Jindabyne or 30km south to Suggan named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Buggan, from Pinch River campground. More than half of the park, over 350,000ha (almost 865,000 acres), has been declared 02 Australian Alps walking track wilderness. This includes the Pilot Wilderness and Byadbo Wilderness in the ● Grade 5 walk Lower Snowy River area. Pilot Willderness, which rises from over 200m in the Lower The Australian Alps walking track (AAWT) is Snowy River valley to 1830m at The Pilot a 655km long-distance walk from Walhalla, mountain, makes up over 20 per cent of in Victoria, to Tharwa, near . this protected area. Recommended for experienced, self-sufficient hikers only.

Kosciuszko National Park: Pilot Wilderness and Lower Snowy River area 2 LOWER SNOWY RIVER AREA DID YOU KNOW? Lower Snowy drive is a sprawling, open- ended road trip that takes travellers past picnic The route that now forms Barry Way was spots and lookouts in the Snowy River valley. an important route for Aboriginal people It follows the Barry Way south for 74km from travelling to the high country. In the 1800s, it Jindabyne to Willis, on the Victorian border. became a stock route for sheep and cattle travelling from summer grazing, in the high Along the way, find a secluded site at a alpine country, to Bairnsdale markets. The campground by the banks of the fabled Snowy eagle-eyed can spot tree markers and the River, and enjoy the sense of solitude. Easy remains of old stockyards near Jacobs River access to the river and its sandy beaches, plus campground. Before federation, a customs a mild and dry climate, make this area perfect house stood at Willis picnic area, for the Victorian Government to collect taxes on for fishing, paddling and swimming. cattle crossing the border. Topographic maps • Chimneys Ridge 1:25 000 From the park entry at Ingebyra, the road twists • Charcoal Range 1:25 000 down toward the Snowy River valley, where an • Suggan Buggan 1:50 000 ideal first stop comes at Wallace Craigie lookout, offering scenic views of the surrounding area, as 03 Lower Snowy scenic drive well as great birdwatching. From here, you’ll pass Jacobs River campground – the first of many beautiful picnic areas that dot 74km one-way the road all the way through the Snowy River valley. Bring a picnic lunch, pack your camping With so many views and attractions to catch gear and find your own private retreat beneath along the way, Lower Snowy drive offers a superb some eucalypts. You might even like to bring day-trip from Jindabyne or scenic drive on your along your swimsuit and a fishing rod to make a way to Victoria. Suitable for 2WD vehicles. lazy afternoon of it. After reaching Pinch River campground, the road climbs up and away from the river, leading to Jacks lookout, which lets you peer back at the scenic way you’ve come. The road then winds down and passes more campgrounds and picnic areas, before crossing the border into Victoria’s . This road will take you to Buchan Caves, a drive of about 2 hrs.

04 Wallace Craigie lookout

41km from Jindabyne Located just off the road, this is a terrific place to break up the drive with superb vistas of rugged ranges that are constantly changing throughout the shifting light of day. In winter, you may even see snow on the summits. Bring a packed lunch and find a picnic table beneath the trees. This spot is popular with photographers, so don’t forget to bring your camera for some spectacular shots. Some on-site interpretative material will help you understand Photo: Wallace Cragie lookout (M.Vanderveer) what you’re seeing.

Kosciuszko National Park: Pilot Wilderness and Lower Snowy River area 3 Photo: View from Halfway Flat campground and picnic area (M.Vanderveer)

05 Jacobs (Tongaroo) River campground 06 Halfway Flat campground

54km from Jindabyne 55km from Jindabyne Jacobs River campground is a special spot, right Right on the banks of the Snowy River sits by the riverbank and surrounded by gum trees. Halfway Flat campground, one of Kosciuszko A 1−1.5hr drive from Jindabyne, the campground National Park’s best-kept secrets. Pitch your tent, might be easy to reach from town, but once you then go swimming, fishing, or take a relaxing walk arrive, the sense of solitude makes it feel miles through the bush. away from civilisation. Outside of school holidays and long weekends, you can often have the entire With just a few unmarked sites, this riverfront area to yourself. campground, just off Barry Way, is surrounded by eucalyptus, cypress pines and wattle, making Bring a tent and pass a long weekend fishing it a quiet and peaceful spot. By day, kangaroos, and swimming in the river. Or, bring a mountain wallabies and emus can be seen. As the sun sets bike and hiking boots and use it as a base for wombats and quolls make their appearance. exploring further afield. The campground caters to the very active, day-trippers looking for a Late summer into autumn is a particularly good picnic spot, and visitors who are simply scouting time for families or small groups to visit, as the for somewhere to kick back in serene nature. As days aren’t too hot, but the water is warm. You the sun sets wombats and platypus emerge. If may even have the entire campground to yourself. you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of The stretch of the Snowy River between here and the elusive spotted-tail quoll. Willis is a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking, During winter, the campground also offers a when water levels are high (and safe). It’s a great great, warmer alternative to Jindabyne and the place for introductory to intermediate white water ski resorts. In spring, the area blooms with paddling, with appropriate experience, skills and stunning wildflowers. safety equipment.

Kosciuszko National Park: Pilot Wilderness and Lower Snowy River area 4 08 Jack’s lookout

62km from Jindabyne This lookout above the Snowy River was named after Jack Shannon, a local park worker and stonemason. Jack's lookout offers superb views across the pine-clad ridges, Snowy River valley and its famous river. It’s a gorgeous spot at any time of year, but is particularly striking on clear winter days when a bright blue sky makes the perfect backdrop to the surrounding peaks. Enjoy the panorama fringed with towering eucalypts and cypress pines. In spring, the coloured wattles that bloom here are a delight to see. There’s plenty of interesting wildlife to spot around this area too, so keep your eyes open for kangaroos, wallabies and emus. If you’re keen to pitch your tent, it’s a short drive to Running Waters campground.

Photo: Pinch River campground (M.Vanderveer)

If you’re not an experienced kayaker why not try a day tour with expert guides and gear. For more information about guided tours visit the Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre in Jindabyne.

07 Pinch (Moyangul) River campground

60km from Jindabyne This is an important Aboriginal site and was also used as a stock reserve on the Bairnsdale route. Today it’s the largest camping and picnic area on Barry Way, and end point to the epic Pilot Wilderness mountain bike adventure ride. Located at the junction of the Pinch and Snowy , you’ll find a large, peaceful campground nestled by the river, surrounded by tall eucalypts, cypress pines and flowering wattles in spring and summer. Enjoy swimming, fishing, liloing and paddling from dawn to dusk, or set out on a bushwalk on some of the trails in this area of Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Jacks Look (M.Vanderveer)

Kosciuszko National Park: Pilot Wilderness and Lower Snowy River area 5 09 Running Waters campground 10 Willis picnic area

63km from Jindabyne 74km from Jindabyne Nestled between the river and the roadside, Willis picnic area, at the tail-end of Lower Snowy Running Waters campground is an ideal escape drive, offers one last place to settle down and from the crowds of Jindabyne during winter – and rest on this side of the Black-Allen line (NSW- even better in the warmer months. Surrounded Victorian border). by gum trees and pine forest, it offers plenty of The Snowy River roars past on the other side of space for small and large groups alike. Bring Barry Way, and shady trees make this a pleasant the extended family and settle down for a long option for morning or afternoon tea. Pack a weekend of picnics and relaxation in this stunning thermos and find a perfect picnic spot – there are Kosciuszko National Park setting. even fire rings if you want to stoke up a barbecue. With plenty of resident kangaroos, wallabies The resident wattle trees bloom in late winter and and emus, photography opportunities are spring, the best time to visit Willis picnic area. everywhere. Bird watchers can add to their twitch As the lowest altitude picnic area in Kosciuszko list, including the spectacular rainbow bee-eater National Park, it can get quite warm in the height and rare, brown tree creeper. It’s a short drive of summer – a perfect excuse to bring a pair of to Jack’s lookout for stunning views and more swimmers to cool down in the river. chances to see the birdlife up close. Before federation, a customs house stood here, But where this campground particularly shines as the Victorian Government levied tax on cattle is in its offering of water sports. Easy access to being taken south. In the 1890s the duty was the river means this is a fantastic spot for fishing, 30 shillings per head of cattle. paddling, and liloing. Pack a tent and wood for the barbecue, and be sure to bring swimmers (and maybe a kayak) to make the most of your natural escape.

Photo: Adventure Caving (B.Ferguson/OEH)

Photo: Running Waters picnic area (M.Vanderveer)

Kosciuszko National Park: Pilot Wilderness and Lower Snowy River area 6 Photo: Jacobs River (M.Vanderveer)

STAYING SAFE CYCLING

Many parts of Kosciuszko National Park • Slow down. Give walkers right of way. are remote and rugged places, weather • Stay on formed trails. Avoid skidding and can change quickly and conditions may be don't cut corners. unpredictable. • Stay away from wet, muddy areas, as Be aware of the risks when swimming, riding can destroy trails. paddling, fishing or camping around rivers. Water levels in the Snowy River and its • Wear your helmet. tributaries can rise suddenly due to water releases from dams, and after heavy rainfall. There may be swift currents, rapids, deep pools, hidden and submerged hazards. General enquiries: Take responsibility for your own safety Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre, Jindabyne. Ph: (02) 6450 5600 and the safety of any children in your care. Tumut Visitor Information Centre. Remember to plan ahead, choose your Ph: (02) 6947 7025 walks and activities to match your stamina Visitor Centre. and fitness level, and tell someone where Ph: (02) 6076 9373 you’re going and when you’ll be back. Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko Always check the weather before leaving Published by: and change your plans if bad weather is NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service approaching. Office of Environment and Heritage Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alpine-safety 59 Goulburn St, , NSW 2000 ISBN 978-1-925754-89-6 November 2018/0576

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