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Kosciuszko National Park - NSW 

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PlaceID64735
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Latitude35.67018º S 35º 40' 12.65" S
Longitude148.384º E 148º 23' 2.41" E
Altitude0
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 Description of Kosciuszko National Park

One of the world's great national parks, home to the highest mountains in Australia, the NSW ski fields and the famous Snowy River. There are endless opportunities for summer walks and winter snow sports, and a teeming variety of native wildlife.
Snow sports are the big attractions in winter, but in warmer months you can admire the alpine wildflowers, visit historic homesteads on the treeless plains in the north of the park, or explore Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the thermal pool.
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Alpine walks are limited to the warmer months, but lower-altitude walks are worth taking throughout the year. The Alpine Way has been fully sealed, providing a scenic route between Jindabyne and Khancoban.
Car-based camping areas with fireplaces and toilets are provided along major roads throughout the park, including the Alpine Way, the Khancoban-Cabramurra road (closed in winter), the Snowy Mountains Highway, Elliot Way and Barry Way; phone for details about camping in these areas. Commercial accommodation is available at Thredbo, Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Charlotte Pass, Guthega and Sawpit Creek. For a real old-world high-country experience stay at Currango Homestead and cottages in the heart of the snow gum woodlands in the north of the park (phone 6947 7025 for bookings).
Access 450-600 km south-west of Sydney. Yarrangobilly Caves are 70 km south-east of Tumut on the Snowy Mountains Highway; the ski fields are 90-100 km west of Coomaon Kosciuszko Road and Alpine Way and at Selwyn Snowfields north-west of Cooma. During winter, motorists must carry properly fitting snow chains on most mountain roads. A vehicle entry fee applies year round on the Kosciuszko Road and Alpine Way and during winter at Mt Selwyn. Vehicles and horses are not permitted in the park's wilderness areas. A vehicle fee of $3 applies at Yarrangobilly Caves.
Jindabyne, phone 6450 5600, Tumut, phone 6947 7025, Perisher, phone 6457 5214, Khancoban, phone 6076 9373, Yarrangobilly, phone 6454 9597.
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 Weather & Climate for Kosciuszko National Park

Closest Weather Station

Cabramurra at 06:00 02 Dec EDT
Distance from Kosciuszko National Park 29.67km S
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
5.2°C -2.2°C 67% -0.4°C -hPa 0.2mm WNW 28km/h
15knots
35km/h
19knots

Closest Climatic Station

Tumbarumba Post Office
Distance from Kosciuszko National Park 35.63km W
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 28.628.425.020.0 15.211.710.612.2 15.119.222.426.0
Mean Min. °C 11.811.88.64.9 2.40.1-0.20.8 3.05.27.39.6
Mean Rain mm 63.152.465.965.7 83.4103.7105.0107.3 91.497.372.069.2

 Places within 5km of Kosciuszko National Park

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 Recommended Reading for Kosciuszko National Park

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Melbourne to Sydney Melbourne to Sydney
This map takes you from Melbourne to Sydney via the Princes and Hume Highways and everything in between. The map also features text and photographs of places of interest along the way. Also included on the map is National Park information and inset maps of the major roads through Sydney and Melbourne.
Sydney to Adelaide City Map Sydney to Adelaide City Map
This map highlights major routes between the cities, as well as numerous alternate connecting highways. Major routes covered include the Mitchell, Barrier, Hume, Sturt, Mallee and Mid Western highways. As well as points of interest being highlighted on the map, there's a handy list of contact numbers for further information.

 Important Notes

Whilst indicating location of water supplies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources.
Whilst indicating location of water bodies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources.