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Snow Gums boardwalk

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Snow Gums boardwalk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

0.4km return

Time

15 - 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills: Snow Gums boardwalk is mostly flat with gentle climbs.

Quality of path

Formed track: There's a stone flagging ramp at the start of the walk that leads to a lookout platform. The lookout platform and the walk beyond is wood boardwalk.

Towards the end of the walk, there are 4 long steel staircases.

Steps

Many steps: There are occasional steps at the start of the walk that are spaced out in small lots of between 2 to 4 steps at a time.

Around two-thirds of the way along the track, there are 4 sets of steep steel staircases with 8 to 16 steps each. All 4 staircases have a handrail.

Other barriers

Other barriers: The wood boardwalk can be slippery when wet or icy. There are no handrails along most of the boardwalk.

Accessible options

The first 150m of the walk may be accessible for people with reduced mobility:

  • This section of the walk goes from the turning circle at Charlotte Pass to roughly two-thirds of the way along the track
  • It has occasional steps that are spread out and in small lots of 2 to 4 steps at a time
  • There's one set of 3 steps where people with reduced mobility may need assistance.

Getting there and parking

Snow Gums boardwalk is in the Alpine precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:

  • Drive along Kosciuszko Road from Jindabyne.
  • Go past the ski resorts of Smiggin Holes, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass Village to Charlotte Pass.

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.

Parking

Parking is available on bitumen Kosciuszko Road a short walk from the start of Snow Gums boardwalk. 

There are 2 accessible parking spots and bus parking is also available.

Facilities

Toilets

There's an accessible toilet at the south-west end of the Charlotte Pass turning circle.

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

Disability access level - hard

The first 150m of this walk may be accessible for people with reduced mobility. After this point, the walk has 4 steep, steel staircases with between 8 to 16 steps each.

The accessible section of the walk:

  • Starts from the turning circle at Charlotte Pass and spans roughly two-thirds of the way along the track.
  • Has occasional steps that are spread out and in small lots of 2 to 4 steps at a time
  • In this section of the walk, there's one set of 3 steps where people with reduced mobility may need assistance.

There's an accessible toilet at the start of the walk, at the south-west end of the Charlotte Pass turning circle. There are 2 accessible parking spaces on Kosciuszko Road where this walk begins.

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.

Snow Gums boardwalk

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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).

  • 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).

    Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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