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Kiandra heritage track

Selwyn area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Kiandra heritage track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

1.2km loop

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Short steep hills

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The track is mostly flat and grassy, with some short, steep hills in sections. The width of the track varies from between 0.6-1m wide.

At 3 points along the walk, the track has 0.9m-wide steel mesh elevated walkways.

Steps

Occasional steps: There are 5 timber steps in the north-east part of the loop track.

Getting there and parking

Kiandra heritage track is closed due to severe fire damage.

Road quality

It's recommended that all vehicles carry snow chains from the June to October long weekends. Read our snow driving in Kosciuszko tips.

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Snow chains required after snow

Parking

There's a large pullover area at the start of the track where you can park your car.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Alpine safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Kiandra Heritage track is mostly flat, but there are parts of the track that wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:

  • The track has some short, steep uphill and downhill sections
  • There are points where the track narrows to 0.6m wide.
  • The track surface is mostly grass
  • There are 5 timber steps in the northern part of the track

There are accessible non-flush toilets at Kiandra Courthouse where this walk begins and at nearby Kiandra Heritage Precinct.

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.

Kiandra heritage track

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Park info

  • in the Selwyn area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region

  • The Selwyn area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kings Cross Road and the Khancoban-Cabramurra Road are closed in winter (June to October long weekends). Some campgrounds in the Selwyn area close in winter.

  • Park entry fees apply in winter on Link Road

    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 (24hrs). Single and Multi-Day passes available from entry stations, NPWS visitor centres, pay machines or via the Park'nPay app.

    See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.

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