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Thredbo River track

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Nearby walking tracks

  • Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © OEH

    Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko

    This iconic day walk from Thredbo will have you conquering the summit of Mount Kosciuszko in a couple of hours. You'll quite literally be on a high as you soak in the epic views from Australia's highest point.

  • 4 people walking along Dead Horse Gap walking track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo © Robert Mulally

    Dead Horse Gap walking track

    Dead Horse Gap walking track is the ideal Snowy Mountains walk for sweeping views of the Ramshead Range, Crackenback Mountain and the Thredbo Valley, in Kosciuszko National Park.

 

Nearby things to do

Two mountain bike riders cycle along a winding dirt section of the lower Thredbo Valley track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Thredbo Valley track adventure rides

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A family cycles across Bridge 1 over the Thredbo River, on Thredbo Valley track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Thredbo Valley track easy rides

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Two mountain bike riders cycle past Cascade Hut, in remote Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Cascade Hut trail

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Skier atop Thredbo's highest lift point at sunrise, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Thredbo Resort

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Thredbo Resort

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A couple take in the alpine landscape from the viewing platform of Kosciuszko lookout in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Luke McLachlan © DPIE

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Kosciuszko lookout

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A 4WD vehicle drives towards Thredbo on Alpine Way, passing the Thredbo River near Dead horse Gap, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

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Kosciuszko – Alpine Way drive

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The gardens of Monaro in autumn. Photo © Ross Garden Tours

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12-day autumn garden tours of Monaro

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Aerial view of a group of people standing near 2 red tents in a winter snow camp. Photo © Eric Philips

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Australian Alps novice ski touring course

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A man in winter outdoor clothing using an avalanche probe on a snow-covered mountain slope. Photo credit: Adam West © Snow Safety Australia

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Avalanche safety training in Kosciuszko

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2 mountain bike riders on a trail. Photo: K7 Adventures

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Cross-country mountain bike tours

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2 cross-country skiers on a Perisher X-Country activity in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: © Perisher X-Country

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Cross-country skiing activities in Perisher

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Two mountain-bikers charge up a hill in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Adam McGrath

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E-bike tour: Lake Crackenback to Hatchery Bay

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Snow in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo © John Morrell

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Guided backcountry ski tours

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A group of hikers treks along a mountain path among rock crags, snow patches and open alpine heathland. Photo © Rachel Dimond

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Kosciusko guided alpine adventures

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A man wearing an orange jacket and white helmet swings his ice axe in a snow-covered landscape. Photo © Martin Cankov

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Kosciuszko introductory mountaineering courses

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A group of biathlon skiers lie in a line across the snow for target practice, with instructors standing behind them. Photo © NSW Biathlon

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Kosciuszko laser biathlon sessions

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A roped climber ascends a curtain of ice in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo credit: Allie Pepper © Allie Pepper Adventures

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Kosciuszko mountaineering and ice climbing course

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A group of 4 hikers with packs walk a rugged alpine mountain track in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo credit: Matt Jolley © Bang Fitness Adventures

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Mount Kosciuszko guided day walk experience

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A group of 4 people stand near a rock cairn at the summit of Mount Kosciuszko at sunset. Photo © Thredbo Resort

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Mount Kosciuszko guided sunset hikes

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Student riding their mountain bike over a crest in the trail. Photo: L. Kneller/Action Learning Initiatives

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Mountain bike adventures for schools

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Hiker enjoying a sunset in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Tourism Snowy Mountains

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Snowy Mountains 5-day walking tour

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A lone skier descends into a snow-covered mountain valley. Photo credit: Rohan Kennedy © Snowy Mountains Backcountry

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Snowy Mountains Backcountry winter sports tours

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2 people crossing a river on a hiking tour in Kosciuszko National Park with Wilderness Sports. Photo: Bruce Easton © Wilderness Sports

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Snowy Mountains Main Range guided hiking tours

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Trekkers, some dressed only in shorts, hike in a long line across a snowy alpine landscape in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo © Majell Backhausen

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Snowy Mountains retreats with the Wim Hof Method

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Rafts and a tent pitched by the Snowy River on a guided tour with Snowy River Expeditions in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: © Snowy River Expeditions

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Snowy River paddling and camping tours

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2 kayakers paddling in rapids on Snowy River in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Vera Hong

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Snowy River wilderness experience

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Silhouetted climbers with ropes on a rocky slope. Photo credit: Chris Brown © Snowy Mountains Climbing School

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Snowy rock climbing and abseiling courses

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A person fly fishing in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/DPIE

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Thredbo River fly fishing tour

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Five mountain bikers in Kosciuszko National Park on a Dirt Skills and Frills women's mountain bike retreat. Photo: L. Gunther/Dirt Skills and Frills

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Women's mountain bike retreats

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A couple takes in the view from Cootapatamba lookout in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Luke McLachlan © DPIE

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Cootapatamba lookout

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Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way), Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

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Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way)

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A group of people digging in the snow with shovels. Photo: Avalanche Training Australia

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Accredited avalanche training in Kosciuszko

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Volunteers hand treat orange hawkweed in a perched alpine bog at Fifteen Mile Ridge, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Jo Caldwell

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Hunting hawkweed

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Two skiers waling uphill on snow-covered terrain.

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Kosciuszko backcountry tours and avalanche training

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Nearby parks

Climb the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo courtesy of Tourism Snowy Mountains.

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Kosciuszko National Park

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Seamans Hut along the Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

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Thredbo-Perisher area

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4 horse riders cross the Swampy Plain River, near Behrs Flat in Geehi Valley, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/OEH

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Khancoban area

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Aerial view of kayakers and canoeists paddling lower Snowy River, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/DPIE

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Lower Snowy River area

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Google Street View Trekker

Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.

Google Trekker at Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.

 

Join WilderQuest

WilderQuest is a fun kids program designed to nurture a love of nature. Download the award-winning WilderQuest iPad app and go on a quest to discover all the animals, plants and hidden secrets within NSW national parks.

WilderQuest activity at Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Photo: Shani Milgate/OEH
Thredbo River track

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. Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter). Eligible pensioners can apply for a complementary NPWS concession pass, to get free park entry. Download the exemption form (154KB doc).

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