Khancoban Visitor Centre
Khancoban area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Khancoban Visitor Centre.
Getting there and parking
Khancoban Visitor Centre is in the town of Khancoban just outside the south-western entrance of Kosciuszko National Park. The centre is located on the corner of Alpine Way and Scammell Street. To get there
From Albury:
- Take the Murray Valley Highway (B400) for around 155km. Allow 2 hours.
From Jindabyne:
- Follow Kosciuszko Road to the Thredbo turnoff, then continue along Alpine Way for 106km to Khancoban. Allow at least 90mins.
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
- All weather
Parking
The visitor centre has a bitumen carpark that includes 2 accessible parking spaces and bus parking.
Facilities
Toilets
There's a unisex, accessible toilet located to right of visitor centre entrance.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
There's a wide, flat concrete path from the carpark to the visitor centre. The area inside the visitor centre is flat and step-free.
- Step-free main entrance to the building
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Accessible doorways
- Accessible doorways, at least 850mm wide, with lever handles
- Doorbell or intercom at accessible height
Seats and resting points
There are 2 wooden bench seats with backrests to left of the visitor centre entrance.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Khancoban Visitor Centre is flat and step-free, with concrete pathways from the carpark to the building.
The visitor centre has accessible facilities including:
- Accessible toilets to the right of the visitor centre entrance
- Bench seats with backrests to the left of the visitor centre entrance
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Doors with lever handles at main entrance
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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
Visitor centre
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Khancoban Visitor Centre
2 Scammel Street, Khancoban NSW 2642 - 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