The region divides by season. In winter, choose a resort and ski. In summer, walk to Kosciuszko, explore the Main Range and visit the caves and lakes. Many roads and services change with the seasons, so check before you travel.
1 Mount Kosciuszko
From the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift at Thredbo, a raised steel walkway crosses the alpine plateau to the summit, about 13 km return. The views over the Main Range are superb, and the walk is moderate in good weather.
Practical: Summer and autumn. Chairlift ticketed. Allow 4–5 hours. Weather changes fast.
2 Thredbo
A year-round alpine village with Australia’s longest ski runs in winter and mountain biking, walking and a bobsled in summer.
Practical: Lift passes and activities ticketed. Park fee applies.
3 Perisher
The largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, made up of several linked areas. The Skitube train runs up through the mountain from Bullocks Flat.
Practical: Winter. Lift passes and Skitube ticketed.
4 Charlotte Pass
The highest resort village in Australia, reached by oversnow transport in winter. In summer, it is the start of the Main Range walk past glacial lakes.
Practical: Main Range walk is long and exposed: about 22 km loop.
5 Lake Jindabyne
A large lake created by the hydro scheme, with the town of Jindabyne on its shore. In summer, people come for fishing, kayaking and lakeside cycling.
Practical: Free. Jindabyne is the main service town.
6 Yarrangobilly Caves
In the north of the park, these limestone caves include a self-guided cave and guided tours. Nearby, a thermal pool fed by a spring stays warm all year.
Practical: Ticketed. About 2 hours north of Jindabyne. Check opening days.
7 Yarrangobilly thermal pool
A natural spring-fed pool at around 27 °C in a valley a short walk below the cave area.
Practical: Free with park entry. Steep path down.
