Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk
Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
Experience a taste of adventure in the Snowy Mountains on this 12km walk from Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat in Kosciuszko National Park.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 12km one-way
- Time suggested
- 4 - 5hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Trip Intention Form
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It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
- Personal Locator Beacon
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Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Opening times
The walk is closed in winter between June and October as it traverses Cross Country Ski Trails. Lower sections may be walkable, but the trail is not marked with snow poles for winter access and may be hard to follow.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, snacks
- Please note
- The Snowy Region Visitor Centre at Jindabyne is a good place to pick up maps and ask how to book a shuttle bus that can drop you off and pick you up.
- A topographic map, compass or GPS will be handy in this remote area.
- There are no bins along the way so please carry all waste out with you.
The Snowy Mountains high country is well-known for winter sports, but the warmer months reveal mountain peaks, twisted eucalypts and a colourful display of wildflowers.
Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk gives you the chance to experience this unique alpine environment for yourself on a 12km day walk. Or you can complete Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk as part of the 4-day Snowies Alpine Walk experience.
From Perisher Valley, you’ll venture into an otherworldly woodland of tangled snow gums warped by alpine winds. This mystical mountain experience continues as you hike through towering alpine ash forest, and around tea tree gullies and mossy alpine bogs which are home to several unique alpine frogs. In contrast, herb fields and grasslands clear your view for a chance to marvel at the wide expanse of the mountains. After about 3.5km from the start of the walk, you'll reach a lookout with views over Thredbo Valley and the Monaro Plains.
The hills come alive in spring and summer with yellow billy buttons and snow daisies that dot the landscape with colour. Pause to look for wallabies, echidnas, kangaroos and wombats among the rocks and boulders.
You’ll walk along Thredbo River in the final section of the track towards Bullocks Flat. Take in the sounds and serenity of the river against the backdrop of the rocky Ramshead Range, sometimes snow-capped even in late spring and early summer.
Also see
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Snowies Alpine Walk
Snowies Alpine Walk is a 56km multi-day walk in Kosciuszko National Park that proves there’s more to the Snowies than skiing. You’ll climb Australia’s highest mountain, wander through wildflower meadows and be immersed in the solitude of the Snowy Mountains.
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Porcupine walk
Porcupine walk is a short, family-friendly walking track at Perisher in Kosciuszko National Park. Spot wildflowers as you climb to Porcupine Rocks for breathtaking views of the Thredbo Valley and Main Range.
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Bullocks Hut
Historic Bullocks Hut sits idyllically on the Thredbo River, making it a scenic venue for weddings, picnics, fishing or photos in Kosciuszko National Park, near Jindabyne.
Think Before You TREK
Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? Stay safe by planning your trip for all conditions and telling someone about it.
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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
- Snowy Region Visitor Centre
- 8.30am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6450 5600
- srvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 49 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627
Park info
- in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
- The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road
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: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).
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