Lower Snowy drive (Barry Way)

Where

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility

Medium

Distance

74km one-way

Time suggested

2hrs

Please note

Please note that the distance and time suggested to complete this drive is based on one-way from Jindabyne. Allow plenty of extra time to stop and enjoy the sights along this scenic route.

Kosciuszko National Park is so vast, that you need a car to be able to explore all it has to offer. Lower Snowy drive is perfect for just that – it’s a sprawling, open-ended road trip that swings past some outstanding attractions before crossing the NSW state line.

From the park entry at Ingebyra, the road twists down toward the Snowy River valley, where an ideal first stop comes at Wallace Craigie lookout, offering scenic views of the surrounding area, as well as great birdwatching. From here, you’ll pass Jacobs River campground – the first of many beautiful picnic areas that dot the road all the way through Snowy River valley. Bring a packed lunch and find your own private retreat beneath some eucalypts. You might even like to bring along the swimmers and a fishing rod and make a lazy afternoon of it.

After reaching Pinch campground, the road climbs up and away from the river, leading to Jacks lookout, which lets you peer back at the scenic way you’ve come. Barry Way then winds down and passes more campgrounds and picnic areas, before heading for Victoria.

With so many views and attractions to catch along the way, Lower Snowy drive offers a superb day-trip from Jindabyne or scenic drive on your way to the Victorian border.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info