Back to previous page
Print factsheet

Old Mountain Road walking track

Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park

Open, check current alerts 

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Old Mountain Road walking track.

Track grading

Grade 4

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

4km one-way

Time

1hr 30min - 2hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Very steep

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

Old Mountain Road walking track is in the Talbingo area of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from Tumut:

  • Travel 42km south on Snowy Mountains Highway to Jounama Creek campground
  • Park at the campground and walk along the dirt road to the signposted trackhead
  • Alternatively, you can access the track by travelling a further 5km south along Snowy Mountains Highway to a small carpark on the side of the road. From here, you can head up or down the track.
  • The top of the track is a further 3km south along Snowy Mountains Highway, where it is marked at a large pull-in area.

Parking

Parking is available at the top of Old Mountain Road walking track and also at the nearby Jounama Creek campground.

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).

Water activities

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

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.

Old Mountain Road walking track

Operated by

Park info

Visitor centre