Gungarlin River campground
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
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Overview
Remote Gungarlin River campground is nestled beside the Gungarlin River, in Kosciuszko National Park, an hour's drive from Jindabyne. Accessed by 4WD only, it's a great place to spend your time fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and walking the Botherum Plain.
| Number of campsites | 9 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, barbecue facilities, picnic tables |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees don't apply to access this campground. |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | School groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry. |
| Trip Intention Form |
Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. |
| Personal Locator Beacon |
Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre. |
| Please note |
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Gungarlin River campground is a peaceful spot nestled among black sallee trees beside the crystal-clear Gungarlin River. Around 50km drive from Jindabyne via a 4WD-only trail, it’s a great place to get back to nature.
Enjoy summer fishing in the river, or explore the management trails on a bushwalk, mountain bike or horse ride. You’ll find historic alpine huts dotted throughout the area, including nearby Botherum Plain Hut, and Daveys Hut which was built in 1909. To get there, cross the river at the bridge and follow the walking track heading northwest for 2km. Napthalis Homestead site is 1.5km further along the plain.
If you’re lucky, you’ll have this remote campground all to yourself, aside from the local wildlife. Red-necked wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos can often be seen bounding across the plains. At dusk, keep an eye out for wombats and ring-tailed possums that come down to the river to drink.
In spring and summer, the frost hollow grasslands are covered in yellow native daisies. At 1300m in elevation, temperatures can fall well below zero in winter, so it’s best to visit during the warmer months.
For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info
Think Before You TREK
Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? Stay safe by planning your trip for all conditions and telling someone about it.
Tell someone about your trip
Fill in a trip intention form to tell your family or friends where you're going, when you expect to return and who is with you. They can contact NSW Police if you don't return on time.
