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Bluff lookout walk

Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Bluff lookout walk.

Track grading

Grade 4

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Features of this track

Distance

2km one-way

Time

45min - 1hr 15min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

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    Bluff lookout walk is in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:

    From the Monaro Highway:

    • At Cooma, take the Snowy Mountains Highway and continue for approximately 110km
    • Turn left into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
    • Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
    • Bluff lookout walk begins near Yarrangobilly Caves House.

    From the Hume Highway:

    • At Gundagai, take the Tumut exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut
    • Continue on Snowy Mountains Highway south for approximately 75km
    • Turn right into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
    • Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
    • Bluff lookout walk begins near Yarrangobilly Caves House.

    Road quality

    • Yarrangobilly Caves entrance and exit roads are graded gravel. They're suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles up to 12.5m in length, however the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) advise that the roads are unsuitable for caravans.
    • RMS recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in case of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for road conditions.

    Parking

    Parking is available at Glory Cave carpark. You can also park on Cave Loop Road at the Bluff lookout sign, and walk the 300m return track to the lookout.

    Facilities

    There are flush toilets next to the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre, and a non-flush toilet at Jillabenan carpark, on Cave Loop Road.

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    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).

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - no wheelchair access

    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. The alpine resorts of Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Selwyn, Ski Rider and Kosciuszko Tourist Park are exempt, though some commercial and outdoor places within these resorts may have no smoking areas.

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