Leatherbarrel Creek picnic area is in the Alpine Way precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from Jindabyne:

• Drive for 3km to the Alpine Way turn-off
• Turn left and drive 47.8km along Alpine Way
• Alternatively, from Khancoban, drive 60.2km along Alpine Way.

Road quality

All 2WD vehicles need to carry snow chains in winter, between June and October long weekends, on:

• Kosciuszko Road (to Perisher)
• Guthega Road
• Alpine Way between Thredbo and Tom Groggin

Snow chains are recommended for all vehicles driving in the park, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather. Read our snow driving in Kosciuszko tips.

Roads can close in extreme weather, so it’s a good idea to check weather and road conditions before setting out.

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Snow chains required after snow

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark adjacent to Alpine Way, with a short walk to the creek, picnic area and toilet facilities.

Toilets

There are accessible non-flush toilets at the picnic area. You can reach the toilets via a hard-packed ground path.

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are picnic tables set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass. There may be a small lip from the grass onto the slabs that the tables sit on.

Barbecue facilities

• Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area and campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.

• Leatherbarrel Creek picnic area factsheet
• Leatherbarrel Creek picnic area map (2.1MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

• The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways.
• You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
• There are accessible toilets located along a hard-packed ground path and accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs.