Free 2012 Guide Cam pinG 3 accommodation 3 W elcome discovery and to the 2011 Guide to Kosciuszko National Park commercial Tours 3 winter in Kosciuszko National Park is the largest national park in NSW and one of the largest conservation reserves in kosciuszko 4-5 . The Park was declared in 1944 and is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It contains continental Australia’s highest mountains as well as a great variety of outstanding scenery, natural features and plant and Snowsports are a big attraction in winter and there are plenty of options. animal communities. D rives in Kosciuszko 6-9 Snow sports are the big attraction in winter, but in the warmer months you can admire the alpine wildflowers, Drive to places like no other— visit historic homesteads or explore Yarrangobilly Caves. Many lower-altitude walks are worth taking Australia’s highest mountains, diverse throughout the year. There are also scenic drives through the park including the between landscapes and places with a rich Jindabyne and Khancoban. cultural history. There are also unsealed roads for memorable four-wheel drive If you feel like being more active, or want to try a new outdoor activity, there are experienced tour guides adventures. licensed to work within the park who will ensure that you venture into spectacular country safely. detailed park map 10-11 There are so many ways to discover Kosciuszko whether it’s by car, bike or on foot. In this guide, you’ll find Walks in maps and details on what to see and do. You’re sure to discover something truly memorable. Kosciuszko 12-17 Kosciuszko National Park has lots of beautiful walks. Many can be walked year round but some are only revealed when the winter snow melts. In the lower areas there are charming river Park entry fees Restoration and renewal Northern Lookouts offer walks and spectacular caves to explore. more than great views Ever wondered how your park entry fees Kiandra’s renewal is centred on the T rails in are used? Many projects that help protect restoration of the ‘Kiandra Courthouse and The new Black Perry Lookout on the Snowy Kosciuszko 18-21 our natural and cultural heritage wouldn’t Chalet’. While restoration is about bricks Mountains Highway is just one of many new be possible without your help. There are and mortar, renewal is about putting people and spectacular lookouts in the north of Beyond Kosciuszko’s walking tracks are also new visitor facilities being constructed back in the picture at Kiandra. Kosciuszko National Park built over the last a network of management trails suitable so you can keep finding new ways to enjoy few years. for walking and mountain bike riding as all that Kosciuszko has to offer. Annual exhibitions and events are central to well as horseriding. drawing people back to Kiandra. They offer Why not drive the Northern Lookout Loop? Ms t Ko ciuszko in full view Kiandra’s descendants and researchers an This takes in some of the best views in cmga pin in the opportunity to share their knowledge and the park at Black Perry Lookout, Landers alpine area 22 The newly constructed Mt Stilwell Track will connection while helping visitors appreciate Falls Lookout, Big Talbingo Lookout, take you to a new lookout with some of the Kiandra’s history and social significance in Yarrangobilly Lookout, Wallaces Creek Fire bans 22 most spectacular views of Mt Kosciuszko. order to build their own connections. Lookout and Cabramurra Lookout. See page 13 for walk details. Bushfire safety 22 If you are interested in finding out more See page 6–7 for our self-guided drive tours A great ride for the family about Kiandra’s upcoming events contact and look for or contact Tumut Region mountain safety 22 Tumut Region Visitor Centre (02) 6947 7025. Visitor Centre for details (02) 6947 7025. You and your family can already enjoy Park entry fees 23 walking or riding on part of the new Thredbo Valley Track and there is more driving notes 23 to come. The planned track will meander reporting injured along the Thredbo Valley linking Skitube We bought an annual pass so we can drive wildlife 23 and Thredbo Village. See page 21 for details. straight to the snow - and we save money visitor centres 24 S gavin biodiversity from Orange Hawkweed invasion NSW October NSW June to Includes winter Each December and February volunteers to June long October long surcharge weekends weekends assist NPWS staff to find orange hawkweed ALL YEAR TYPE OF PASS NON-WINTER WINTER BENEFITS while it is flowering. Orange hawkweed is highly invasive and easily transported and is 24 hour park entry a significant threat to the biodiversity of the Vehicle day pass $16 $27 . Motorcycle day pass $6 $11 24 hour park entry If you see orange hawkweed (below), take Bus passenger (adult) [Bus has more than 8 seats] $6.60 $11.45 24 hour park entry notes or a GPS point or grid reference, draw Bus passenger (child) [Bus has more than 8 seats] $2.20 $3.60 24 hour park entry a map and mark the site with something visible (so we can return to find the plant) Short Breaks Pass $64 NA 5 days for the price of 4 then report it to the nearest NPWS office. Annual All Parks Pass $190 Vehicle entry to ALL parks in NSW, Do not pick or disturb it. including Kosciuszko. Half price vehicle entry to ALL parks in It will take time, vigilance and support to 2nd household annual All Parks Pass $95 NSW, including Kosciuszko remove orange hawkweed from the park. Save $45 off vehicle entry to ALL We couldn’t do it without funding from 2 year annual All Parks Pass $335 parks in NSW, including Kosciuszko park entry fees and without the help of our Less than half price vehicle entry volunteers. 2nd household 2 year annual All Parks Pass $165 to ALL parks in NSW, including Kosciuszko If you would like to become a volunteer Replacement annual All Parks Pass—administration please call the Khancoban office for details fee $6 (02) 6076 9373.

LAST YEAR’S FRONT COVER PHOTO APOLOGY We would like to apologise for incorrectly crediting one of last years front cover photos, Mountain biking at Lake Crackenback. It was attributed to Tourism but should have been attributed to photographer Lisa Hogben.

Photography: FRONT COVER at Charlotte Pass, Murray Vanderveer. THIS PAGE Murray Vanderveer; Orange Hawkweed, OEH; the newly restored Kiandra Courthouse and Chalet, OEH. BACK COVER Geehi, Murray Vanderveer.

2 For more information visit www.nswnationalparks.com.au Camping A ustralian Alps The stars will look brighter when Camping Codes you stay a night in Kosciuszko. The crystal clear air will refresh even the • Plan ahead. Think about weather, equipment and safety. most tired spirits. • Camp on a firm dry spot. In snow, camp well away from ski trails and resorts but No campground fees apply but you will within skiing distance of a toilet. need to pay a general park use fee per vehicle. There are also a few things you will • Camp and wash well away from water— need to consider before you stretch out for at least 30 metres, 50 metres is best. the night. • Carry it in, carry it out—don’t bury any rubbish in the snow. • Camping areas with fireplaces and toilets are provided along major roads • Got to ‘go’? Use a toilet or take a throughout the park. Car-based camping walk­—at least 100 metres from water is permitted in these areas only. and campsites. Dig 15cm deep into soil (below any snow) and cover well. In • Walk-in camping is permitted in most deep snow, consider carrying it out in areas except day-use (picnic) areas, suitable containers or go close to snow resort areas, parts of the alpine area, gums. Yarrangobilly Caves and within 200 • Always take a suitable are metres of any public road. for emergencies only and maps may show huts that have burnt down. • Timber is not provided at camping areas so bring your own. In alpine areas, you • Wear lightweight shoes around camp. must only use a fuel stove all year • Keep your group small—4–8 is best. Cam per trailers • Use a fuel stove. Quicker for you, better for the bush. A must above the Some camping areas are suitable for treeline—no woodfires are permitted in access by camper trailers. Check with one the alpine area at any time of year. of our visitor centres for details. • In snow covered areas, dig an ‘ice Some suggestions are the Blowering kitchen’ near your tent and cook there— foreshore or Rock Flat in the north, Thredbo fill it in when you leave. Diggings, Tom Groggin and Geehi along the • Use only dead fallen wood (chainsaws

Photo: Craig Smith Alpine Way in the south of the park. prohibited) in fireplaces and make sure the fire is out before you leave. Better still, leave timber as habitat and bring your own wood. Our commercial tour guide knew all the best spots in the park • Feed yourself not the animals. • Keep fires in fireplaces only. • Tell someone who cares where you are going and for how long. Let them know NPS W licensed tour operators when you return. • Check the weather—don’t go out with This list provides an overview of what may be available during 2012. Some licences become due for renewal during 2012 and others operators not listed may become licensed. Operators bad weather approaching. reserve the right to change activities offered at any time. Contact one of our visitor centres for up-to-date information. • For your safety, avoid camping under

Bushwalking biking Mountain Camping Birdwatching Photography Horseriding Kayaking Canoeing rafting Whitewater shoeing Snow ski Cross-country Snow craft tours Snowboard touring Ski camping Snow climbing Ice Mountaineering climbing Rock Abseiling Flyfishing Vehicle/Bus tours tag-along 4WD overhanging trees. AAT Kings—1300 556100 • Action Learning Initiatives Pty Ltd—(02) 6457 2788 www.action-learning.com.au ••••••• Adventure Tours Australia (Oz Experience)—(02) 8305 3403 www.adventuretours.com.au • • Acc ommodation Andrew Matenson Fly Fishing—0403 053 566 • Aurora People­—0403 966 426 ••• Stay at Currango Homestead (page 15) or Yarrangobilly’s Historic Caves House Australian Eco Adventures—(02) 9971 2402 • • (page 17) in the north or Creel Lodge Australian School of Mountaineering—(02) 5445 7625 www.asmguides.com ••••••••• (page 12) near Jindabyne. You will need Australian Wild Escapes—9980 8799 • to book so you don’t miss out. Call Tumut Region Visitor Centre Auswalk—03 5356 4971 www.auswalk.com.au • (02) 6947 7025 for Currango and Caves Clearwater Flyfishing Guides—0417 240 797 • House and Snowy Region Visitor Cochran Family Tradition Horse Treks—(02) 6454 2336 www.cochranhorsetreks.com.au • Centre (02) 6450 5600 for Creel Lodge. Collaroy Centre (Salvation Army Eastern)—(02) 9982 9800 • • Commercial accommodation is Flamin Galah Tours—(02) 9977 7890 • • also available within the park at Follow That Bird—(02) 9973 1865 • Thredbo, Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Getabout 4WD Adventures—(02) 8822 5656 • Charlotte Pass, Guthega, Diggers Creek and Wilsons Valley. Some of Great Divide Tours—(02) 9913 1395 www.4wd.net.au • this accommodation is available only Higher Ground Pty Ltd—(07) 5463 2799 www.higherground.com.au •••• during the winter months for individual interNATIONAL PARKtours—(07) 5533 3583 • • bookings but available during summer Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre—(02) 6450 0200 for functions and group bookings. • Sawpit Creek has a commercial K7 Kosciuszko Adventures—(02) 6457 7404 www.k7adventures.com •••••••••• camping and caravan park with cabins Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks—Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort—(02) 6451 3000 www.novotellakecrackenback.com.au ••• available year round. Kosciuszko Thredbo Outdoor Adventures—(02) 6459 4100 www.thredbo.com.au • Land’s Edge Coastal Interpretation—(02) 4234 3278 www.landsedge.com.au •••• DIS COver mountains, Match The Hatch Fly Fishing—0458 548 565 • HISTORY AND CULTURE Misty Mountain 4WD Tours—(02) 4757 2278 www.4wdtours.net.au •••• • Let one of our Discovery rangers guide you Mountain Adventure Centre (Paddy Pallin)—(02) 6456 2922 www.mountainadventurecentre.com.au ••••••••• to a mountain peak—a great way to learn Murray Vanderveer—0414 332 777 • about alpine biodiversity. You can also learn Nature Bound Australia Tours—07 3254 1911 www.natureboundaustralia.co •• about bush tucker from local Indigenous people or enjoy a cuppa in an historic hut. Outback Track Tours— (02) 9439 8236 • • There is also the Kosciuszko Education Outdoor Education Group (OEG)—(02) 4869 6700 www.oeg.net.au •••••••• Centre at Sawpit Creek to explore. It is Outdoor Insights— (02) 6162 1710 •••• open to the public for part of the NSW summer and autumn school holidays. Outward Bound—(02) 6235 5700 www.outwardbound.org.au • Park Trek—(03) 9877 9540 www.parktrek.com • There are affordable discovery activities for Rafting Australia—(02) 6077 1164 • everyone. Most run during holiday periods, but some activities run throughout the year. Reynella Rides—(02) 6454 2386 www.reynellarides.com.au • Discovery tours have limited numbers to Snowy Fly Fishing (Paul Bourne)—(02) 6452 7650 www.snowymonaroflyfishing.com.au • ensure a great experience for everyone. Snowy Mountains Climbing School—(02) 6076 9101 www.snowymtns.com • •••• This means that bookings are essential. Wild Women on Top—0434 027 912 www.WildWomenOnTop.com • For more information go to Wilderness Sports Pty Ltd—(02) 6456 2966 www.wildernesssports.com.au ••••••• www.nswnationalparks.com.au

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HORSE CAMP HUT Education Centre m Rd Da d Island Sawpit Creek i R h Creel Bay e a Bend Old Geehi Hut e Guthega eg G uth d G oa State forest, Vic / ACT DOCTORS HUT Olsens Lookout Power Diggers Creek R Mt Tate Station P Kosciuszko national park INDI KEEBLES HUT ipe Behrs Flat rs d Thredbo River Guthega Ck R T o r k Rennix Gap GEEHI HUT Village z Waterbody s Geehi Flats u OPERA i Guthega Pondage Blue Cow sc HOUSE HUT Mtn Ko Rainbow Lake Mt Youngal Berridale Mt Twynam ILLAWONG Kosciuszko National Park DR FORBES HUT Blue Lake WILDERNESS Carruthers LODGE Perisher r ve Lake Jindabyne S i Peak Hedley Tarn R w Mt Townsend Mt Perisher bo a Charlotte Pass Club Skitube d Wilderness area Y e m Thr

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Grassy Flat Twin Valley Ngadang WILDERNESS 4WD trail—may not be Chairlift Nature Reserve accessible in wet weather AREA Thredbo Walking track Dead Village Cross-country ski trail/ T Horse Gap H snow-shoe track E AY Dalgety

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r. T Jacks Lookout 0 5 10 ile M ne Running Waters INGEEGOODBEE HUT Ni KILOMETRES National il a r This map gives you a basic overview of features and T

facilities. It does not provide detailed information on p Sa a ndy C topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for re l G ek Trai some activities. We recommend that you buy a Byadbo Mtn o

b Mt Alexander topographic map before you go exploring.

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SANDY CREEK y Scotchies Yards B For detailed information about Brindabella National Park HUT contact Queanbeyan office (02) 6229 7166.

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