Winter access to NSW alpine resorts

Vehicle access to Kosciuszko National Park ski resorts

All vehicles entering the resort areas within Kosciuszko National Park must display a valid day or multi-day pass or an annual parks pass.

In-resort roads

Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes (except Plum Pine Road which will be open to authorised vehicles only) and Guthega in-resort roads will be regarded as closed to all traffic other than oversnow vehicles from the start of the June long weekend to the close of the October long weekend.

Download the Perisher Range resorts road status and signage (PDF 1.2MB)

During marginal snow conditions, access will be restricted to authorised vehicles only.

Maps

• Perisher Valley Village map (PDF 422KB)
• Smiggin Holes and Guthega Village map (PDF 357KB)

Resort Management Vehicles and Lodge Parking Permits

During marginal snow conditions, when there is insufficient snow to operate an oversnow vehicle, seasonal authority may be given to lodge management who providing guest services, for conventional vehicles to be used to access lodges for business management purposes.

The issuing of Resort Management Vehicle permits recognises the needs of some lessees who do not have an authorised overnight parking space.

However, the issuing of resort management vehicle permits does not automatically allow for an overnight parking space. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will issue an authorised Resort Management Vehicles through the issue of a permit following approval of an application and payment of a fee. Allocation will be according to the criteria for long-term overnight parking. Permits must be prominently displayed inside the vehicle.

Application forms

• Oversnow Operations application form (DOC 41KB)
• Oversnow Operations Parking/Access Permit application form (DOC 42KB)

Temporary vehicle parking

Authorised vehicle parking for temporary periods, including overnight, may be made available on an extremely limited basis. Applications will be assessed on merit and are subject to availability of space. These may include disabled vehicle parking, tradespersons undertaking emergency repairs and visiting performers. If an application is approved, a temporary vehicle parking permit will be issued and must be clearly displayed inside the nominated vehicle.

Resort contacts

• Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes on 02 6457 4444
• Selwyn Snowfields on 02 6454 9488
• Thredbo ski resort on 02 6459 4100

Acceptable routes

Oversnow vehicles must travel only on designated oversnow routes.

Further information