Mountain pygmy possum guided tour
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
Affected by closures, check current alerts
Overview
Join a Discovery ranger to uncover the secrets of the endangered mountain pygmy possum. Kids will take a guided bushwalk along Thredbo Valley Track and enjoy hands-on activities in Kosciuszko National Park.
- When
Tour time: 9.30am to 11.30am
2026 tour dates:
- 8, 15 and 22 January
- 9 and 16 April
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. You’ll walk short distances on mostly flat ground.
- 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 carpark, 224 Gaden Road, Jindabyne NSW
- What to
bring - Clothes for all weather conditions, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, drinking water, torch, snacks, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Tour also available on request for private groups. Email us for more information.
Book the kids on an adventure with a friendly Discovery ranger to explore the habitat of one of Australia’s cutest endangered critters – the mountain pygmy possum.
Children will learn about the mountain pygmy possum through fun, hands-on activities and enjoy a short bushwalk along Thredbo Valley Track in Kosciuszko National Park.
Discover how this tiny animal endures long months hibernating beneath the snow and then bursts into life, feasting through the spring and summer. Their main course? A takeout meal of moths that have travelled over 700km. Learn how their habitat is restricted to the high mountains of NSW and Victoria, making them one of the most remarkable survivors in the Snowy Mountains.
Kids will leave with a greater understanding of the life of the little mountain pygmy possum and the work being done to protect this species into the future.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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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