Tumut area
Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Tumut area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
To get to attractions in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park:
From Hume Highway via Tumut:
- From Sydney, take the Gundagai exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut
- From Albury or Wagga Wagga, take Snowy Mountains Highway via Adelong to Tumut
- Drive south along Snowy Mountains Highway to the park boundary
From Cooma:
- Travel west through Cooma for 7km
- Turn right at the signs to Tumut and follow Snowy Mountains Highway
- Tumut is around 185km from Cooma, Talbingo is around 150km
From Tumbarumba:
- Take Tooma Road and Elliott Way
Park entry points
- Elliot Way access See on map
- Snowy Mountains Hwy via Tumut See on map
Parking Show more
- Black Perry lookout See on map
- Buddong Falls campground See on map
- Buddong Falls walking track See on map
- Humes Crossing campground See on map
- The Pines campground See on map
- Tumut Visitor Centre See on map
- Yachting Point 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.
Best times to visit
The Tumut area has plenty of things to do and see. Here are some of the highlights:
Autumn
The blue skies and crisp weather are perfect for outdoor activities. Get on your bike and tackle Cumberland and Big Talbingo trails, in the hills above Talbingo. Take a long walk or scenic drive, and enjoy freshly-caught fish by the campfire at tranquil Buddong Falls, O’Hares, or Jounama Creek campground. Aside from the roos, possums and wombats, you might have the place to yourself.
Spring
With spring rains the waterfalls will be flowing, though take care on tracks which can be boggy. Birdwatchers will be kept busy spotting honeyeaters, firetails, parrots and raptors, including wedge-tailed eagles. Snowmelt fills mountain streams and reservoirs, so cast your fishing line, or get out on the water to explore by paddle power.
Summer
Set up camp at Humes Crossing or The Pines campground by Blowering Reservoir and spend your days paddling, sailing, swimming and fishing. Escape the heat with a shady forest walk along Blowering Cliffs track, Warogong Sugarloaf walk, or Old Mountain Road, as purple kunzea and white-flowered tea tree bloom on the lower slopes. Ask the Tumut Visitor Centre about ranger-led tours during school holidays.
Facilities
Toilets Show more
- Buddong Falls campground
- Buddong Falls walking track
- Humes Crossing campground
- Jounama Creek campground
- The Pines campground
- Tumut Visitor Centre
- Yachting Point campground
Picnic tables Show more
- Buddong Falls campground
- Buddong Falls walking track
- Humes Crossing campground
- Jounama Creek campground
- O'Hares campground
- The Pines campground
- Yachting Point campground
Barbecue facilities Show more
Boat ramp
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. 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. 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.
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 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.
Contact
- in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Tumut area is open all year but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues.
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No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. 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
Visitor centre
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Tumut Visitor Centre
The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720 - 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6947 7025
Nearby towns
Talbingo (3 km)
Talbingo is surrounded by some of the most inspiring scenery in the Snowy Mountains. At Talbingo Dam you'll enjoy panoramic views of the region as well as superb fishing for brown and rainbow trout. You can even go water-skiing on the dam.
Tumut (12 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.