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Blue Waterholes campground
This beautifully positioned campground is the perfect place to stay if you’re planning to hike the Clarke Gorge and Nichols Gorge walking tracks, visit the caves or want to see the spectacular limestone cliffs and turquoise waterholes in this part of Kosciuszko National Park.
From the campsite there are lovely views of the limestone cliffs of Clarke Gorge and Cave Creek and you’re surrounded by nature, with kangaroos casting a curious eye at the campsite and eagles soaring overhead.
Activities: walking, mountain biking, motor vehicle use, swimming, picnicking, playing and socialising, geological/geomorphological appreciation, educational activities, sightseeing, photography
Natural setting: grassy woodlands
Location:
shown on Blue Waterholes - Currango map
Getting there: Blue Waterholes campground is in northern Kosciuszko National Park, 25km north east of the Snowy Mountains Highway via Long Plain Road and Blue Waterholes Trail.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles. 4WD required in wet weather.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), non-flush toilets, carpark, lookout, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Tumut, Phone: (02) 6947 7025
The Pines campground
The Pines campground is only a stone’s throw from Blowering Reservoir and on the edge of Bogong Peaks Wilderness. Located in the northern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, it’s a perfect spot for adventure-seekers who love to revel in the great outdoors.
Pull up the van or boat beside the reservoir and set up camp. With so many options for outdoor activities, and a huge stretch of water to play on, it’s a great base for water sports including paddling, sailing, boating, waterskiing and fishing.
As the sun goes down over the water, it’s time to stoke up the barbecue for a feast of fresh fish. Then kick back and settle in for a night around the fire under a blanket of stars.
Activities: paddling, sailing and boating, picnics and barbecues
Natural setting: grassy woodlands
Location:
shown on Blowering Reservoir map
Getting there: The Pines campground is in the northern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there, drive south of Tumut on Snowy Mountains Highway for approximately 21km.
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), flush toilets, boat ramp, carpark
Water supply: This campground is within 200 m of Blowering Dam high water mark, however the water level is variable. All water collected for drinking should be boiled for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Bookings: There is no booking available for this campground.
NB: All reservations incur a booking fee of 2.5% in addition to the total amount payable
Contact:
Tumut, Phone: (02) 6947 7025
Yarrangobilly Caves
Wheelchair access: hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
- The picnic area is wheelchair-accessible. Access to Jillabenan Cave is possible using a specially prepared wheelchair supplied on-site. Bookings are required – please contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 for further information.
Step into the depths of Yarrangobilly Caves and you’ll discover stalagmites, stalactites and delicate decorations like shawls and cave corals.
Explore five caves created from a belt of limestone laid down about 440 million years ago in Koscuiszko National Park.
The largest cave, called South Glory, with its lofty chambers, presents a unique opportunity to explore on a self-guided tour. The other caves, including Jersey and Jillabenan, are guided Discovery tours that run three times a day from Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre.
Come properly prepared for adventure: sturdy, enclosed shoes are a must and the caves are very cool, so bring a jacket even in the warmest weather. You’ll also want to bring your swimmers because once you’ve explored what’s below ground, you can take the short walk to the thermal pool above ground. Year-round, it stays at a toasty 27ºC, and there’s something quite magical about paddling here in the midst of winter when snow can lie around its edges.
There are also some other great walks, plenty of wildlife and birds to admire, and the beautifully restored Yarrangobilly Caves house or the the modern and spacious Lyrebird Cottage, where you can stay overnight.
Activities: show cave tours, picnics and barbecues, walking, photography, birdwatching, swimming, sightseeing, adventure caving
Getting there: Yarrangobilly Caves are in the northern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:
- From Tumut, turn left onto Snowy Mountains Highway and travel 75km south.
- Turn right onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Travel 6km down a one-way gravel road to Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles. Snow chains required after snow.
Opening hours: Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre is open 9am–5pm (except Christmas Day). The self-guided South Glory Cave is open 9.30am–4.30pm. Jersey and Jillabenan cave tours run at regular intervals from the visitor centre. For details of tours to Castle and North Glory caves, contact the visitor centre on (02) 6454 9597.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), carpark, drinking water, electric power, lookout, flush toilets, trackhead/access point
Vehicle entry fee: $3 per vehicle per day.
Other fees:
- Self-Guided Cave Tour: $15 adults, $10 concession, $38 families
- Guided Cave Tour: $20 adults, $15 concession, $48 families
- Two-Cave Pass: $27 adults, $20 concession, $65 families
- Three-Cave Pass: $40 adults, $30 concession, $100 families
(Note: the family price includes 2 adults and up to 3 school-age children)
Bookings: All accommodation reservations incur a booking fee of 2.5%, in addition to the total amount payable.
Contact:
Yarrangobilly Caves, Phone: (02) 6454 9597
Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
Wheelchair access: medium
- Assistance may be required to navigate the one step in the centre.
Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre is a great place to start your journey when visiting this part of Kosciuszko National Park. The staff are well-equipped to answer questions about everything from Yarrangobilly Caves to the large range of accommodation options in the area. They can also offer advice on hiking opportunities, driving routes, places to picnic, even ideal fishing spots tucked away amid the waterways.
As well as offering tickets to the caves, the Visitor Centre is the starting point of our popular Discovery tours, led by experts in the local environment. Tag along to learn about geology, Aboriginal history, and the wildlife that depend on caves for survival.
The visitor centre also stocks a range of maps and printed information about nearby attractions. It also has souvenirs, books and games to entertain adults and kids alike. There’s snacks on offer, and picnic tables with gas barbecues to make your day an effortless one.
Activities: walking, paddling, liloing, swimming, fishing, astronomy and star gazing, picnicking, playing and socialising, birdwatching, snow sports
Location:
shown on Yarrangobilly - Long Plain area map
Getting there: Yarrangobilly Caves is in the northern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from Canberra:
- Take the Monaro Highway to Cooma
- From Cooma, take Snowy Mountains Highway for 110km.
- From Tumut, turn left onto Snowy Mountains Highway and travel 75km south.
- Turn left onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Travel 6km down a one-way gravel road
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Opening hours: Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre is open every day from 9am – 5pm (except Christmas Day).
Facilities: amenities block, picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), carpark, drinking water, electric power, lookout, flush toilets, trackhead/access point
Contact:
Yarrangobilly Caves, Phone: (02) 6454 9597
