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Glory Farm walk

Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Glory Farm walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

2.8km return

Time

45min - 1hr 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

Occasional steps

Gradient

Flat: The track is mostly flat with mild sloping sections.

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The part of the walk north of Little Glory Hole Creek is roughly 1.5m wide. As the track meets Yarrangobilly River and passes Little Glory Hole Creek, the walk becomes narrower and there's grass and rocks that may pose trip hazards.

The surface of the track is hard-packed ground and uneven along its length.

Getting there and parking

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    Glory Farm 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
    • Continue past the visitor centre and turn into the first road on the right and follow to the end

    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
    • Continue past the visitor centre and turn into the first road on the right and follow to the thermal pool carpark

    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

    The nearest parking is at the thermal pool carpark, which is around 700m along a steep incline from the start of the walk.

    Please note park entry fees apply for vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or All Parks annual pass.

    Bus parking is available – contact the visitor centre on 02 6454 9597 for access.

    Facilities

    There are non-flush toilets, rubbish bins, benches, picnic tables, and change rooms at the thermal pool near where the walk begins.

    The nearest flush toilets are next to Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre.

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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).

    River and lake safety

    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.

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - no wheelchair access

    The walk is 1.5m wide, hard-packed ground and mostly flat with mild sloping sections. It's uneven along its length, with grass, plants and rocks that can be trip hazards and may cause the track to narrow.

    The nearest, parking, toilets and resting points are at Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, which is 700m away from the start of the walk along a steep incline. The toilets at the thermal pool are not accessible or ambulant.

    Permitted

    Fishing

    You can fish in rivers and streams between the October and June long weekends. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required to fish in all waters. Fishing in dams and lakes is permitted year-round, but some waterways may close temporarily or have restrictions. Refer to the NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide for information.

    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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