Ogilvies Creek picnic area
Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
Ogilvies Creek picnic area is in the Khancoban area of Kosciuszko National Park, near Tooma Dam. It’s a scenic place to stop along the Khancoban to Kiandra drive for lunch by a mountain creek.
Ogilvies Creek picnic area is a great rest stop on the Cabramurra Road between Khancoban and Kiandra. Enjoy a picnic or stretch your legs as you explore central Kosciuszko National Park.
This area’s popular for summer fishing, walking and mountain biking. Take in the views along nearby Deep Creek fire trail, which starts 100m from the picnic area.
Visit during warmer months as road access is closed in winter, from June to October. Check with the visitor centre before you set out, as the road may be closed due to weather and road conditions.
Nearby
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Khancoban to Kiandra drive
Picturesque Khancoban to Kiandra drive links Alpine Way with Snowy Mountains Highway, in Kosciuszko National Park, and takes in scenic dams, historic huts, mountain forest, and the highest town in Australia.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- 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
- Khancoban Visitor Centre
- Winter (June to September): Open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on weekends. Rest of year: Open 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6070 8400
- info.khancoban@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Scammel Street, Khancoban NSW 2642
Park info
- in the Khancoban area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way
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: Single and Multi-Day passes available from Khancoban Visitor Centre's 24-hour vending machines, or via the Park'nPay app.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Buy annual pass
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