Selwyn area
Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Selwyn area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
To get to this area of Kosciuszko National Park:
From Cooma via Adaminaby:
- Travel south through Cooma for 7km
- Turn right at the signs to Adaminaby and Kiandra, to continue along Snowy Mountains Highway for around 90km to Kiandra
- For Mt Selwyn, turn left onto Link Road at Kiandra
From Tumut:
- Take Snowy Mountains Highway south for around 90km to Kiandra
From Tumbarumba:
- Take Tooma Road south and turn onto Elliott Way
From Khancoban:
- Take Khancoban to Cabramurra Road (closed winter)
The nearest fuel and supplies are located in Adaminaby, Cooma, Talbingo, Tumut, and Tumbarumba. Limited services in Cabramurra.
Park entry points
- Snowy Mountains Hwy via Adaminaby See on map
Parking
- Bullocks Hill campground See on map
- Four Mile Hut walk See on map
- Three Mile Dam campground See on map
- Wares Yards campground See on map
Road quality
Snow chains:
The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for current conditions.
Road closures:
The Khancoban to Cabramurra Road and Kings Cross Road are closed in winter (June to October long weekends).
Best times to visit
The Selwyn area has plenty of activities to tempt you year-round. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn brings milder temperatures and clear blue skies that are made for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding in the Snowy Mountains. It's also your last chance to fish in the mountain streams before winter.
Spring
Rediscover the great outdoors and breathe in the fresh mountain air with a bushwalk, mountain bike ride, or camping getaway. The October long weekend brings the opening of fishing season for rivers and streams, so try your luck hooking a trout on the Eucumbene River.
Summer
With wildflowers at their peak, it's a fine time for a day walk or camping adventure. Pitch your tent or pull up your camper at one of the designated campgrounds for a night under the stars.
Winter
Selwyn Snow Resort put on some of the most affordable snow sports in NSW, including skiing and snowboarding, tubing, tobogganing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The resort is closed due to severe fire damage. More information is available on the Selwyn Snow Resort website, including plans to rebuild. Some trails in the Selwyn area can be experienced by snow shoe or cross-country skiing.
Facilities
Toilets
- Bullocks Hill campground
- Four Mile Hut walk
- Goldseekers track
- Three Mile Dam campground
- Wares Yards campground
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
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.
Permitted
Cycling
Cycling is permitted on public roads, and on management trails outside wilderness areas. Within the Jagungal Wilderness Area, you can cycle only on Round Mountain trail, Dargans trail, Hellhole Creek trail, Valentine trail, and Grey Mare trail. Riders please give way to walkers.
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.
Horses
Horse riding and mountain biking are permitted on most management trails on the eastern side of the Snowy Mountains Highway, except wilderness areas. You can also ride the first section of Four Mile Hut walking track. Please stay on established trails. Bike riders should give way to walkers and horse riders.
Campgrounds with facilities to camp with horses include: Wares Yards, Rocky Plain, and Bullocks Hill campgrounds in the Selwyn area; Cooinbil Hut, Long Plain Hut, Ghost Gully, and Old Snowy campgrounds in the High Plains area.
Prohibited
Firearms, chainsaws and fossicking are not permitted in Kosciuszko National Park.
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 Selwyn, Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Ski Rider and Kosciuszko Tourist Park are exempt, though some commercial and outdoor places within these resorts may have no smoking areas.
Contact
- in 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 -
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Tumut Region Visitor Centre
02 6947 7025
Contact hours: 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720
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Email: tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Tumut Region Visitor Centre
Nearby towns
Adaminaby (14 km)
Visit the fascinating Snowy Scheme Museum at Adaminaby to learn about the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme. Find out about the achievements of the engineers, the workers, the machinery and the role the project played in the development of the modern Australian nation. The museum is open on weekends.
Tumbarumba (50 km)
Cooma (65 km)
The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre is a state-of-the-art visitor facility showcasing the story of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme from the early construction days to the role the scheme plays today in the development of Australia.
Tumut (79 km)
Tumut is a country town on the northern foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The Rolling valleys, mountain streams and alpine mountain ranges make it popular for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.