Goldseekers track
Selwyn area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Goldseekers track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km loop
Time
1 - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Steps
No steps
Gradient
Short steep hills: There are short uphill and downhill sections along this track.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1.5m wide and has clumped grass along its length. There are points along the track where it narrows to 0.4m wide as it winds through trees.
In the northern part of the track, there are 2 steel pedestrian bridges – one is 1.8m wide and the other narrows the track slightly to 1.4m wide.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Goldseekers track is in the central precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:
- Drive to Kiandra - 91km from Tumut and 38km from Adaminaby
- Turn onto the road to Cabramurra
- Drive for 5.7km to Three Mile Dam
Road quality
- It's recommended that all vehicles carry snow chains from the June to October long weekends. Read our snow driving in Kosciuszko tips.
Parking
Parking is available on Link Road, opposite the trackhead. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking may be limited.
Facilities
You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
Toilets
There's a toilet opposite the trackhead on Link Road.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Goldseekers track is 1.5m wide and step-free, but there are parts of the track that wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:
- The track has some short, steep uphill and downhill sections
- There are points where the track narrows to 0.4m wide as it winds through trees
- The track surface is mostly uneven, clumped grass
The parking on Link Road does not have any designated accessible parking spaces.
There's a toilet opposite the trackhead on Link Road, but it is not accessible or ambulant.
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.
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 Selwyn area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Selwyn area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kings Cross Road and the Khancoban-Cabramurra Road are closed in winter (June to October long weekends). Some campgrounds in the Selwyn area close in winter.
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Park entry fees apply in winter on Link Road
June to October long weekends: $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day (24hrs). Single and Multi-Day passes available from entry stations, NPWS visitor centres, pay machines or via the Park'nPay app.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Buy annual pass