Blowering Cliffs walking track

Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Blowering Cliffs walking track.

Track grading

Grade 4

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

5km return

Time

2 - 3hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Blowering Cliffs walking track is in the northern (Blowering Foreshores) precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from Tumut Visitor Centre:

Drive 16.6km south along Snowy Mountains Highway
Turn off the highway into Log Bridge Creek campground and picnic area
Continue 500m up the road you until you see the Blowering Cliffs trackhead sign and park in the carpark

Parking

Parking is available at Log Bridge picnic area, a short walk from the beginning of Blowering Cliffs walking track. There’s also room for caravan and RV parking.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Alpine safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Drones

Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.

This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.

Commercial filming and photography

Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Tumut Region Visitor Centre
9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 6947 7025
tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720

Park info

in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Tumut area is open all year but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues.
No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Buy annual pass

Visitor centre

Tumut Visitor Centre
The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720
9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 6947 7025