Kosciuszko National Park

Northern Kosciuszko Photo: Murray Vanderveer Walking tracks

Continue, passing several small dolines until BLUE WATERHOLES WALKS 02 Nichols Gorge Walk you reach the Blue Waterholes Road. Turn Discover a landscape that is truly magical— 7km loop right and return to the camping area. towering limestone cliffs and crystal clear streams. You will need to take a map to From Blue Waterholes car park follow the YARRANGOBILLY CAVES WALKS make sure you follow the correct route— vehicle track before turning into Nichols Take a relaxing bushwalk along a shady trail horse pads in the area resemble walking Gorge, named after Horatio Nichols who then enjoy a soothing swim in the thermal tracks. assisted Clarke. pool or a relaxing barbecue. Take map Rules Point 1:25 000 and Walk for 500 metres to Cooleman Cave There are also guided cave tours if you Peppercorn 1:25 000 which you can explore with a torch. Continue 1.5km upstream, crossing the would like to venture underground. These walks may be effected by snow Cave Creek several times before reaching during winter – contact one of our visitor the keyhole entrance to Murray Cave. You 03 Thermal Pool centres for up-to date information. can explore this cave for 200 metres. 0.7km one-way The walk then ascends the gorge to the left 01 From the gate at the Thermal Pool car park, Clarke Gorge Walk of Murray Cave and onto the open plain. a steep track leads to the Thermal Pool. 5km loop From here you will pass several dolines or depressions. The first is a solution doline The pool is 20 metres long, 8 metres wide From the lookout, follow the creek formed by the gradual dissolving and and up to 2.5 metres deep. There is also a downstream before crossing to the other removal of limestone by rainwater. The next wading pool and picnic facilities. The pool is side. After 300 metres you will enter Clarke is a collapse doline or sinkhole. Continue to fed by a natural spring. The water is mildly Gorge, named after Rev Clarke, a geologist Cave Creek. mineralised and is a constant 27°C all year. who studied the area in the 1850s. Open daylight hours only. Cross here or, if it is flowing, follow it Continue along the gorge past several small downstream until another sink is reached. Return the same way or along the easier cave entrances in the gorge walls. The The creek disappears underground until Walk. waterfall at the end of Clarke Gorge marks Blue Waterholes. Only after heavy rain will the end of the walk. Return the same way. the creek flow past this point. 04 River Walk Camping area Blue Waterholes 3km loop Cave Unsealed road (may Start from the Glory Hole car park. Follow Trail not be accessible in wet weather) the road to the Thermal Pool car park and Management trail make your way down to the Thermal Pool. Clarke Waterfall 01 Gorge From here follow the River Walk upstream along the eastern bank of Yarrangobilly Blue Waterholes Cooleman Cave River.

Creek The track leads up to the Glory Arch Walk. BIMBERI Turn right here and head back to the car Cave WILDERNESS park or alternatively turn left to walk through Murrays Cave Gorge 02 AREA the self-guided South Glory Cave and back to the Glory Hole car park. But remember Nicole you must purchase a ticket for the self- guided South Glory Cave before you set out. Harrie Wood and Castle caves during busy 05 KIANDRA WALKS Glory Hole Farm Walk holiday periods. 2.8km loop Take a beautiful and fascinating walk into the history of Kiandra, home to one of the 07 Park at the Thermal Pool car park. Follow Bluff Lookout Walk shortest gold rushes in Australian history. the track towards the Thermal Pool and 3.5km loop 09 on the last bend in the road the Glory Hole Kiandra Heritage Track Farm walking track veers to the left. From the Glory Hole car park follow the road 1km loop to the Jersey Cave car park. Take a short This walk takes you downstream along detour for views of the Yarrangobilly River Kiandra was the scene of one of the the eastern bank of the picturesque valley. Street lights on some power poles shortest gold rushes in Australian history— Yarrangobilly River before crossing Little were once used for night tours. Glory Hole Creek and heading towards the from November 1859 to March 1861. It has site of Henry Harris’ Glory Hole farm. The Further up the hill another short detour also just recently celebrated 150 years as Glory Hole was an important part of the along the Jillabenan Cave access track the birthplace of Australian skiing. provides views of the Harrie Wood gorge. mountain community and supplied Kiandra This self-guiding track begins at the former Silver banksia grow in this area, the miners with fresh meat. courthouse and a number of signs along the altitudinal limit of the species. Turn-off way provide information about many of the Once at the Thermal Pool, return the way further along for a short walk to Bluff major buildings and life in historic Kiandra. you came or for a longer walk back to the Lookout for views of Caves House. car, try the River Walk. You can also view the historic Kiandra Walk 500 metres to the picnic area, past the Chalet and Courthouse which has been visitor centre to the Glory Hole car park. recently restored. 06 Castle Walk 3.2km loop This walk may be effected by snow during 08 Glory Arch Walk & winter – contact one of our visitor centres. From the Glory Hole car park walk to the self-guided South Glory Cave 10 South Glory Cave. The Castle Walk follows Goldseeker’s Track the Yarrangobilly River beyond the Glory From the Glory Hole car park follow the 3km loop Arch. As this walk returns along the same signs to the self-guided South Glory Cave. To complete the walk returning through the track, consider buying a ticket and returning The self-guiding loop track begins opposite cave, purchase a ticket before starting. through the self-guided South Glory Cave. the southern entrance to Three Mile Dam. There are sensor lights and signs to explain After walking below spectacular cliffs you The track meanders through snow gum the history and formation of the cave. will reach a fork in the track. The right woodlands, across snowgrass flats and past branch leads to the Harrie Wood Cave. The The average temperature is 10°C and an abandoned ore-crushing battery. There left branch leads to the Harrie Wood Gorge the cave is usually damp, so wear sturdy are views back to Three Mile Dam. and then to Grotto Cave which is closed to footwear. 206 steps and a number of protect its fauna. This is also a cross-country ski trail and ramps take you through the hill gaining snow shoe track in winter. Ahead, the higher track continues to Castle approximately 45 metres to the Glory Hole Cave. You can take a Discovery tour of car park. BLOWERING FORESHORE WALKS Take a more challenging walk to extensive Castle Cave views of the surrounding area or towering Carpark cliffs. Harrie Wood Cave Cave Lookout 06 Jillebenan 11 Cave Gas/electric barbecue Warogong Sugarloaf Walk Accommodation 11km loop Information Jersey 07

River Park 500 metres north of the park boundary, Cave Toilets 16km south of Tumut. The walk includes Picnic area some steep sections. About 2km along, a South Glory Cave Unsealed road Glory Cave carpark branch to the right takes you to a lookout on Walking track Bald Hill. 08 Thermal Pool Further along the track, there are extensive carpark views over the Tumut valley to the north and Blowering Reservoir to the south west.

Yarrangobilly Thermal04 Pool03 The walk passes through areas that were cleared for grazing. Log Creek provides a moist, cool valley dominated by peppermints and mountain gum. In contrast the Warogong Sugarloaf itself is dominated by scribbly gum and grass trees.

05 This walk may be effected by snow during Glory Farm cemetry winter – contact one of our visitor centres. intersection to Buddong Falls. The road 12 TO FIND OUT MORE Blowering Cliffs Walk is poorly signposted and is suitable for For further information, including detailed 5km loop four-wheel drive vehicles only. It may be maps and directions, contact Tumut Region impassable during winter. The track starts from the parking area at the Visitor Centre 02 69477025 or visit: Both routes lead to the same point. There bridge over the Highway nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko- are two sets of falls. The walk to the lower at the Log Bridge Creek picnic area. national-park falls is about 3km return. The lower section The track, which goes to Blowering Falls, is is quite steep and is slippery during wet quite steep in sections and passes through weather. The upper falls are about 20 STAYING SAFE dense vegetation which grows on the damp, metres high. sheltered hillsides. Many parts of are remote and rugged places, weather The lower falls are cascades about 60 can change quickly and conditions in The last section of the walk involves metres high. They occur where harder the bush and exposed alpine areas may negotiating rock slabs which have fallen granite meets softer shales and slates. The be unpredictable. from the cliff above. shales have been worn away by Buddong TALBINGO AREA WALKS Creek. When visiting Kosciuszko National Park, be aware of the risks and take This walk may be effected by snow during Cool mountains creeks and waterfalls make responsibility for your own safety and winter – contact one of our visitor centres. these walks perfect for a hot summers day. the safety of any children in your care. Remember to plan ahead, choose 13 Jounama Creek Walk CUMBERLAND RANGE WALKS your walks and activities to match 6km loop Challenge yourself and you will be your stamina and fitness level, and tell rewarded with spectacular views. someone where you’re going and when This walk starts at the Jounama Creek you’ll be back. camping area, 500 metres off the Snowy 16 Landers Creek Walk For more information about staying safe Mountains Highway, 3km from Talbingo. 13km loop in parks visit From the camping area walk 1km to the end www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parksafety of the gravel road where the walk begins. It From Talbingo proceed along the Snowy runs parallel to Jounama Creek and ends at Mountains Highway towards Cooma. a large pool. Return the same way. Approximately 10km from Talbingo, you will come to a turn-off for Cumberland Trail on 14 Old Mountain Road Walk the right-hand side. 4km one-way This walk may be effected by snow during winter – contact one of our visitor centres. This walk follows the first road up Talbingo Mountain, built in 1860 during the Kiandra 2WD and winter access gold rush. It starts at the RTA stockpile, Two-wheel drive vehicles should park in the which, if you were travelling toward Cooma, car park provided on the Cumberland Trail, is 5.5km past the Talbingo turn-off on the 200 metres from the Snowy Mountains left side of the highway. It involves a steep Highway. Proceed on foot along the descent, so organise a car shuttle at the Cumberland Trail for approximately 4.8km bottom. to the Mt Talbingo Trail. Follow the Landers Creek Falls Lookout signs. The first part of the walk provides excellent views of the Bogong Peaks and Jounama The walking track leads to the Talbingo Creek valley. After 2km the track turns sharp Reservoir Lookout (approximately 350 right and descends 350 metres in altitude metres). Landers Falls Lookout is another to Jounama Creek. Turn left at the creek to 300 metres along the track. It is a 1.6km reach the picnic area. From here you can return walk from the four-wheel drive car walk along the Jounama Creek Walk. park.

15 Buddong Falls Walk Be aware of cliffs and rock ledges. Surfaces 3km loop may be unstable – keep to the track. Summer only 4WD access From Talbingo go to the Tumut 3 Power Cumberland Trail is suitable for four-wheel Station, follow the sealed road up the hill drive, but is closed in winter. Approximately for one kilometre then turn off to the right 4.8km from the over a cattle grid and onto a gravel road. is a car park for four-wheel drive vehicles. This road follows the powerline easement through to the Elliott Way. The Buddong The road is narrow and slippery when wet. Falls turnoff is 10.7km along this road and is Be aware of other vehicles, walkers and well signposted. cyclists.

From Batlow follow the signs to Lake Follow the Landers Creek Falls Lookout Blowering along Forest Road and into Bago signs as described in the two-wheel drive State Forest. Turn right into Snubba Road and winter access above. 9km from Batlow, then left into Browns Road 5km along. It is 10km from this Return the same way. You can also cycle along Cumberland Trail. Leave your bike in the 4WD parking area and walk to the lookout. 11

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