Porcupine Rocks guided walking tour
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
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Overview
These school holidays, bring the kids on this family-friendly guided walk to Porcupine Rocks in the Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. Blooming alpine wildflowers will colour this 5.7km walk.
- When
- 13 and 20 January
- 7 and 14 April
Tour time: 9am to 1pm
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. This is a gradual uphill walk with some rock scrambling at the top.
- Price
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Adult $25 per person. Concession or child (5 to 16 years) $15 per person. Family $65 (2 adults and 2 children).
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Perisher Valley Reservoir carpark.
- What to
bring - Hat, drinking water, sunscreen, snacks, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, clothes for all weather conditions, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online. Group bookings are also available on request. Email us or call 02 6451 3700 for more information
From December to April, the mountains of Kosciuszko National Park come alive with a dazzling display of seasonal wildflowers. More than 200 species bloom across the subalpine and alpine zones, from soft-leaf billy buttons to silver snow daisies, eyebrights, woody heath plants like the mountain plum pine and many more. It's the perfect time to join this spectacular guided walk and discover the colours of Kosciuszko.
Starting at the trail head near Rock Creek Reservoir in Perisher Valley, we’ll follow Porcupine walk upwards through open ancient snow-gum woodland, heath and herb fields. Up higher, you'll feel the soft snowgrasses underfoot become hardy, enjoy the mountain air perfumed by alpine mint bush, and make your way through more snow gums interspersed with striking rock boulders.
Our destination, Porcupine Rocks, is a prominent and large outcrop of granite boulders on the ridge. When we get there, we’ll take a break and enjoy panoramic views of the Main Range. The vista takes in Thredbo River Valley, with views back to Perisher and across Ramshead Range to the south. On a clear day, it’s possible to see halfway to the NSW far south coast. As one of our 6-year-old visitors commented: 'From the top you can see the whole world!'
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).
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