Kosciuszko National Park

VIP Lodge, Waste Point (up to 8 people)

The lodge has four bedrooms (one has a queen-size bed, others have single beds), each with its own ensuite. One bedroom has TV and video. The lounge room has a TV (with teletext), video, DVD player, CD player, large lounge suite and coffee table. There is a large kitchen with a fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave oven. Cooking utensils, cutlery and linen are provided. The laundry contains a washing machine and clothes dryer. Things to do: The lodge is close to Lake Jindabyne, which is ideal for fishing.

Facilities: accommodation

Accommodation fees:

During the peak season (winter), fees range from $1800 to $3000 per week. At this time, bookings can only be made for seven-day periods. Outside of the peak season, fees range from $600 for 2 nights to $1550 per week. At this time, bookings must be at least two nights in duration. Please note that prices are subject to change. Annual pass or daily vehicle entry fee also required.

Contact: Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne), Phone: (02) 6450 5600

Currango Homestead (12 bedrooms, up to 27 people)

Nestled among the snowgums on the edge of the Currango Plain, the Homestead and Pines and Daffodil cottages offer rustic accommodation and an experience of life in the high country 100 years ago. Currango Homestead is open from the October long weekend to the June long weekend, subject to weather conditions. Things to do: Discover other mountain huts within walking or driving distance; fish in mountain streams or reservoirs; visit Yarrangobilly limestone caves. Currango Bushwalks describes 12 bushwalks to other huts and natural features in the area.

Activities: walking, horse riding, cycling (mountain biking), fishing, photography

Natural setting: grassy woodlands

Cultural heritage: The complex of buildings, including homestead, cottages, sheds and out buildings, is one of the most intact examples of a high country station in Kosciuszko National Park.  The main homestead was built around 1895 and is the centre of Currango Station and the residence of the caretakers. The Homestead, 'Pines' and 'Daffodil Cottage' are part of an intact complex of buildings representing station life during the late 1800s and early1900s.  These three buildings offer rustic accommodation and an experience of life in the high country over 100 years ago.

Getting there: Access is on unsealed gravel roads from Snowy Mountains Highway via Port Phillip Trail or Tantangara Road and Pockets Saddle Road.  After rainfall four wheel drive vehicles may be required in some areas.

Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.

Facilities: electric power, flush toilets, gas/electric barbecues (free), carpark, trackhead/access point

Toilets: Pit Toilets (Pines and Daffodill Cottage)

Water supply: Drinking water is filtered from local streams, however it is recommend you boil all drinking water for at least 1-5 minutes.

Electric power: Currango Homestead runs off a generator/solar

Other facilities: Solar power at Pines and Daffodill Cottage

Accommodation fees:

• Low season: Currango Homestead (maximum occupants not to exceed 7 people) $35 per person per night; group bookings $160 per night. Daffodil Cottage (maximum occupants not to exceed 5 people) $65 per night. Pine Lodge (maximum occupants not to exceed 15 people) $115 per night. Marquee hire $500 for 1 to 5 nights (does not include set-up).
• High season (weekends, long weekends, public holidays and school holidays): Currango Homestead (maximum occupants not to exceed 7 people) $40 per person per night; group bookings $190 per night. Daffodil Cottage (maximum occupants not to exceed 5 people) $95 per night. Pine Lodge (maximum occupants not to exceed 15 people) $175 per night. Marquee hire $500 for 1 to 5 nights (does not include set-up).

Permitted here: Horses. A maximum of 10 horses are permitted to be booked in at any one time.

Contact: Snowy Mountains (Tumut), Phone: (02) 6947 7025

Yarrangobilly Caves House (up to 16 people)

Experience the comfortable isolation of the picturesque Yarrangobilly Valley in your own carefully restored self-contained wing of Caves House. The 9-bedroom, single storey section of Caves House was built in 1901. Enjoy the atmosphere of that bygone era - Caves House is comfortably furnished in a style that reflects the time.

Each wing offers self-contained heritage accommodation, including a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, family/lounge room, verandah and outdoor barbeque area.

The east wing can accommodate up to 9 people: 1 queen bedroom, 1 bunk room, 5 single rooms, 2 bathrooms with shower and toilet.

The west wing can accommodate up to 7 people: 1 bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed, 1 bedroom with 1 double and 1 bunk bed, 1 bathroom with toilet, shower and bath.

Things to do: South Glory self-guided cave tour, Jersey Cave and Jillabenan caves guided tours, thermal pool, explore the historic Kiandra Goldfields, book a Discovery tour to Castle Cave, take a bushwalk.

Getting there: Located within Kosciuszko National Park, 6.5 km off the Snowy Mountains Highway, 77km from Tumut and 109km from Cooma

Facilities: accommodation

Accommodation fees:

Low season: $180.00 per wing per night midweek (Monday to Thursday) High season: $250.00 per wing per night on weekends (Friday to Sunday, all public holidays and school holiday periods in NSW, VIC, and ACT and the peak winter months of July and August)

Contact: Snowy Mountains (Tumut), Phone: (02) 6947 7025