Junior ranger: Kosciuszko explorers Thredbo Valley
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
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Overview
Give kids a behind-the-scenes look into life as a national park ranger. Junior Rangers will set out from Gaden Trout Hatchery to explore bushland, get crafty with natural materials and get to know the tiniest critters of Kosciuszko.
- When
Tour time: 2pm to 4pm
2025 tours:
- 31 December
2026 tours run on the following Wednesdays:
- 7, 14 and 21 January
- 8 and 15 April
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for children 5 years and over. We'll take a short walk on mostly flat ground in bushland.
- Price
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Child $12 per person (5 to 16 years). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults free.
- Entry fees
- Price includes park entry fee
- Meeting point
- Gaden Trout Hatchery, 224 Gaden Rod, Jindabyne NSW
- What to
bring - Drinking water, insect repellent, clothes for all weather conditions, hat, suitable clothing, sunscreen, snacks, sturdy shoes
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Tour available on request for groups. Email us for more information.
Young adventurers aged 5 to 12 can step into the boots of a real park ranger for a day on this Junior Ranger tour along Thredbo Valley Track.
Setting out from the Gaden Trout Hatchery, your friendly Discovery Ranger guide will lead creative, hands-on activities to reveal the park’s secrets. Curious kids will love meeting Kosciuszko’s cutest creatures, bushwalking in the wild, exploring unique habitats, and crafting with natural materials.
Along the way, Junior Rangers learn why Kosciuszko National Park is so special. Through discovery, creativity, and outdoor exploration, the kids will investigate how humans and wildlife share this incredible landscape and what we can all do to help protect it.
Kids will build skills in conservation, learn about sustainability, and make new friends across one big afternoon of outdoor learning and creativity.
Every Junior Ranger will go home with fun facts to share and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
- The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road
Winter (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. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.
Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.
Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).
Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.
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