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Khancoban area

Kosciuszko National Park

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What we're doing

Park management and conservation activities

Khancoban area is in Kosciuszko National Park. Kosciuszko National Park has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the detailed park and fire management documents. Here is just some of the work we’re doing to conserve these values:

    Understanding landscapes and geology

    Geo conservation efforts play an important role in protecting the delicate ecosystems of Kosciuszko National Park. Rehabilitation and maintenance works to limit the impact of erosion and degradation, and monitoring the effects of climate change and visitation, are ongoing.

    Preserving biodiversity

    Kosciuszko National Park plays an important role in conserving NSW’s biodiversity by protecting its vulnerable, threatened and endangered species. Conservation activities, such as the Saving Our Species and Southern corroboree frog conservation programs, are carried out in this area of the park. These activities include monitoring species’ habitats, distribution and population.

    Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

    The historic heritage of Kosciuszko National Park is preserved through a variety of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) programs that embrace its past. Heritage revitalisation and adaptive reuse projects are ongoing in this park. NPWS also works with the Kosciuszko Huts Association to preserve and maintain historic huts in the Khancoban area.

    Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

    Pests and weeds have a significant impact on the ecosystems and habitats within Kosciuszko National Park. Reduction of species such as deer and pigs, and invasive orange and mouse-ear hawkweed, are an important part of NPWS’ work to protect the integrity of the Khancoban area.

    Developing visitor facilities and experiences

    NPWS is committed to developing facilities for the enjoyment and safety of visitors to Kosciuszko National Park. Visitor feedback and environmental sustainability are key considerations in park maintenance, and upgrades are ongoing. Horse riding trails and camps are continually maintained and upgraded, and NPWS regularly reviews the park’s recreational opportunities, identifying areas for improvement or addition. Hazard assessments are also ongoing.

    Kosciuszko National Park has achieved Australia’s first Ecotourism Destination Certification, through Ecotourism Australia, recognising best practice sustainable tourism and visitation in protected areas.

    Managing fire

    NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world due to our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.

    Contact

    • in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region

    • The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).

    • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way

      Winter (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. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

      Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

      Passes: Single and Multi-Day passes available from Khancoban Visitor Centre's 24-hour vending machines, or via the Park'nPay app.

      See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.

      Buy annual pass
      • Khancoban Visitor Centre
        02 6070 8400
        Contact hours: Winter (June to September): Open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on weekends. Rest of year: Open 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
      • 2 Scammel Street, Khancoban NSW 2642
      • Email: info.khancoban@environment.nsw.gov.au
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    Upcoming alerts

    For all planned management events such as hazard reduction burns and pest control operations see the alerts page.

    Get involved

    Hunting hawkweed

    Hunting hawkweed

    Do you enjoy volunteering in the great outdoors? Join the hunt for orange hawkweed and help eradicate this invasive weed from the Jagungal Wilderness Area in Kosciuszko National Park.