Numbananga Lodge

Numbananga Lodge is located at Smiggin Holes, in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park.

You'll need to visit the Snowy Region Visitor Centre during opening hours to check in and pay your $300 security deposit, before you can access the lodge. 

To get to the lodge from Jindabyne:

Summer access

• From the visitor centre, drive along Kosciuszko Road for around 31km to reach Smiggin Holes.
• Turn right at Corroboree Road directly after the Smiggin Holes workshop.
• Continue along Corroboree Road and veer left at the first intersection onto an unnamed road.
• Numbananga Lodge is the last building at the end of this road. There's parking at the lodge at this time of year.

Winter access

There’s no direct vehicle access to the lodge in winter. Check road conditions with the Snowy Region Visitor Centre for the best way to travel to the lodge. 

• From the visitor centre, drive along Kosciuszko Road for around 3km then turn left onto Alpine Way.
• Follow Alpine Way around 17km and turn right at Bullocks Flat to the SkiTube carpark.
• Catch the SkiTube from Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley Terminal.
• Use Hans Oversnow Transport service to travel to the lodge in Smiggin Holes.
• You can also use the free shuttle service from Perisher Valley to Smiggin Holes from 7.30am to 5.30pm. This service doesn't stop directly at Numbananga Lodge. You'll need to carry your bags about 450m from the shuttle stop on Kosciuszko Road to the lodge.

Alternative winter access, if snow conditions allow

• From the visitor centre, drive along Kosciuszko Road for around  31km to reach Smiggin Holes.
• Turn right at Corroboree Road directly after the Smiggin Holes workshop.
• Stop at the drop-off point on Corroborree Road, just before the closed road barrier. 
• You'll need to unload your bags at this drop-off area and walk 100m up the unnamed road to the lodge.
• Park at Sawpit Creek carpark, 16km from Smiggin Holes, near the Kosciuszko Road park entrance. Park entry fees apply. You'll need to organise your own transport to the lodge, as there's no public transport.

Road quality

All 2WD vehicles must carry snow chains in winter between June and October long weekends, on:

• Kosciuszko Road (to Perisher)
• Guthega Road
• Alpine Way between Thredbo and Tom Groggin

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.

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Snow chains required after snow

Parking

In summer

• Parking is available at the lodge for 2 vehicles (park entry fees apply). Please park in the driveway, which is about 10m from the lodge.

In winter

• There’s no vehicle access to the lodge. Park at Bullocks Flat and catch the SkiTube to Perisher, then take oversnow transport to Smiggin Holes. Fees apply for the SkiTube and oversnow transport. Bullocks Flat carpark is free. Park entry fees are included in the SkiTube price.
• You can also park at Sawpit Creek carpark, 16km from Perisher, near the Kosciuszko Road park entrance. Park entry fees apply. You'll need to organise your own transport to the lodge, as there's no public transport.

• Numbananga Lodge is fully furnished.
• Bedding configuration: 3 bedrooms. 1 queen bed, 1 double bed and 2 single beds.
• Bathroom with shower and toilet and a separate toilet.
• Dining and living room
• There is mobile phone service but Wi-fi is not available.
• Please leave the property clean and tidy with kitchen items washed and put away or additional cleaning fees may be charged.
• Ski and snowboard hire, lift tickets and lessons are available in Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley.
• Mountain bike hire is available in Jindabyne. A bike locker is provided at the lodge.

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Barbecue facilities

There’s a gas barbecue on the verandah.

Drinking water

Showers

• Hot showers

Kitchen

Gas stove top with electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.

Plates and cutlery

Pots and pans

Bed linen

Heating

TV

With Blu-ray player.

Washing machine

Laundry with washing machine and a clothes drying room.

• Numbananga Lodge factsheet
• Numbananga Lodge map (2MB pdf)

Disability access level - no wheelchair access