Glory Farm walk
Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Glory Farm walk.
Track grading
Grade 3
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Distance
2.8km return
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Time
45min - 1hr 30min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Flat
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Glory Farm walk is in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:
From the Monaro Highway:
- At Cooma, take the Snowy Mountains Highway and continue for approximately 110km
- Turn left into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
- Continue past the visitor centre and turn into the first road on the right and follow to the end
From the Hume Highway:
- At Gundagai, take the Tumut exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut
- Continue on Snowy Mountains Highway south for approximately 75km
- Turn right into Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
- Follow the unsealed road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves
- Continue past the visitor centre and turn into the first road on the right and follow to the thermal pool carpark
Road quality
- Yarrangobilly Caves entrance and exit roads are graded gravel. They're suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles up to 12.5m in length, however the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) advise that the roads are unsuitable for caravans.
- RMS recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in case of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for road conditions.
Parking
Parking is available at Thermal Pool carpark. Please note park entry fees apply for vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or All Parks annual pass.
Bus parking is available – contact the visitor centre on 02 6454 9597 for access.
Facilities
There are non-flush toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables, and change rooms at the thermal pool. The nearest flush toilets are next to Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
You can fish in rivers and streams between the October and June long weekends. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required to fish in all waters. Fishing in dams and lakes is permitted year-round, but some waterways may close temporarily or have restrictions. Refer to the NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide for information.
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. The alpine resorts of Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Selwyn, Ski Rider and Kosciuszko Tourist Park are exempt, though some commercial and outdoor places within these resorts may have no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597
- yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720
Park info
- in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Yarrangobilly area is open all year. See individual show caves and guided tours for times and prices. Additional tours run during NSW school holidays. Contact Yarrangobilly Caves on (02) 6454 9597 to confirm the tour times for your visit.
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Park entry fees apply in the Yarrangobilly area
$4 per vehicle per day applies at Yarrangobilly Caves for motor vehicles without a Kosciuszko National Park day pass or NPWS All Parks annual pass.
See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
You’ll need to buy a ticket or cave pass from the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre to visit all Yarrangobilly’s caves.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre
50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720 - 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day
- 02 6454 9597