Get driving directions

To get to attractions in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park:

From Hume Highway via Tumut:

• From Sydney, take the Gundagai exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut
• From Albury or Wagga Wagga, take Snowy Mountains Highway via Adelong to Tumut
• Drive south along Snowy Mountains Highway to the park boundary

From Cooma:

• Travel west through Cooma for 7km
• Turn right at the signs to Tumut and follow Snowy Mountains Highway
• Tumut is around 185km from Cooma, Talbingo is around 150km

From Tumbarumba:

• Take Tooma Road and Elliott Way

Parking Show more

• Black Perry lookout See on map
• Buddong Falls campground See on map
• Buddong Falls walking track See on map
• Humes Crossing campground See on map
• The Pines campground See on map
• Tumut Visitor Centre See on map
• Yachting Point campground See on map

Road quality

Snow chains

The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for current conditions.

The Tumut area has plenty of things to do and see. Here are some of the highlights:

Autumn

The blue skies and crisp weather are perfect for outdoor activities. Get on your bike and tackle Cumberland and Big Talbingo trails, in the hills above Talbingo. Take a long walk or scenic drive, and enjoy freshly-caught fish by the campfire at tranquil Buddong Falls, O’Hares, or Jounama Creek campground. Aside from the roos, possums and wombats, you might have the place to yourself.

Spring

With spring rains the waterfalls will be flowing, though take care on tracks which can be boggy. Birdwatchers will be kept busy spotting honeyeaters, firetails, parrots and raptors, including wedge-tailed eagles. Snowmelt fills mountain streams and reservoirs, so cast your fishing line, or get out on the water to explore by paddle power.

Summer

Set up camp at Humes Crossing or The Pines campground by Blowering Reservoir and spend your days paddling, sailing, swimming and fishing. Escape the heat with a shady forest walk along Blowering Cliffs track, Warogong Sugarloaf walk, or Old Mountain Road, as purple kunzea and white-flowered tea tree bloom on the lower slopes. Ask the Tumut Visitor Centre about ranger-led tours during school holidays.

Toilets Show more

• Buddong Falls campground
• Buddong Falls walking track
• Humes Crossing campground
• Jounama Creek campground
• The Pines campground
• Tumut Visitor Centre
• Yachting Point campground

Picnic tables Show more

• Buddong Falls campground
• Buddong Falls walking track
• Humes Crossing campground
• Jounama Creek campground
• O'Hares campground
• The Pines campground
• Yachting Point campground

Barbecue facilities Show more

• Buddong Falls campground
• Buddong Falls walking track
• Humes Crossing campground
• Jounama Creek campground
• O'Hares campground
• The Pines campground
• Yachting Point campground

Boat ramp

• Humes Crossing campground
• O'Hares campground
• The Pines campground

• Tumut area factsheet
• Tumut area map (4.4MB pdf)
• Tumut area tracks and trails brochure (2.2MB pdf)

No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.

• Black Perry lookout Black Perry lookout, near Talbingo Mountain in Kosciuszko National Park, offers scenic views over the Snowy Mountains region, and is close to Tumut and Yarrangobilly Caves.
• Tumut Visitor Centre Tumut Visitor Centre, on Snowy Mountains Highway, is the ideal starting point for a visit to northern Kosciuszko National Park, offering information, booking services, and souvenirs.

• Black Perry lookout Black Perry lookout, near Talbingo Mountain in Kosciuszko National Park, offers scenic views over the Snowy Mountains region, and is close to Tumut and Yarrangobilly Caves.
• Landers Falls lookout walk Landers Falls lookout walk, tucked into the forest between Tumut and Kiandra, wows you with dramatic views of Landers Creek waterfall plunging into the rocky gorge above Talbingo Reservoir.

Animals

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  Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)

  The swamp wallaby, also known as the black wallaby or black pademelon, lives in the dense understorey of rainforests, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forest along eastern Australia. This unique Australian macropod has a dark black-grey coat with a distinctive light-coloured cheek stripe.

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  Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

  The yellow-tailed black cockatoo is one of the largest species of parrot. With dusty-black plumage, they have a yellow tail and cheek patch. They’re easily spotted while bird watching, as they feed on seeds in native forests and pine plantations.

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  Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

  One of the most widespread of Australian tree-dwelling marsupials, the common brushtail possum is found across most of NSW in woodlands, rainforests and urban areas. With strong claws, a prehensile tail and opposable digits, these native Australian animals are well-adapted for life amongst the trees.

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  Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)

  Commonly found in forests, woodlands and leafy gardens across eastern NSW, the Australian ringtail possum is a tree-dwelling marsupial. With a powerful tail perfectly adapted to grasp objects, it forages in trees for eucalypt leaves, flowers and fruit.

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  Bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

  A large, squat marsupial, the Australian bare-nosed wombat is a burrowing mammal found in coastal forests and mountain ranges across NSW and Victoria. The only other remaining species of wombat in NSW, the endangered southern hairy-nosed wombat, was considered extinct until relatively recently.

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  Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

  The largest of Australian birds, the emu stands up to 2m high and is the second largest bird in the world, after the ostrich. Emus live in pairs or family groups. The male emu incubates and rears the young, which will stay with the adult emus for up to 2 years.

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  Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

  One of the most fascinating and unusual Australian animals, the duck-billed platypus, along with the echidna, are the only known monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, in existence. The platypus is generally found in permanent river systems and lakes in southern and eastern NSW and east and west of the Great Dividing Range.

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  Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

  One of only 2 egg-laying mammals in the world, the short-beaked echidna is one of the most widespread of Australian native animals. Covered in spines, or quills, they’re equipped with a keen sense of smell and a tube-like snout which they use to break apart termite mounds in search of ants.

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  Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)

  With a complex mimicking call and an elaborate courtship dance to match, the superb lyrebird is one of the most spectacular Australian animals. A bird watching must-see, the superb lyrebird can be found in rainforests and wet woodlands across eastern NSW and Victoria.

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  Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)

  With a wingspan of up to 2.5m, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. These Australian animals are found in woodlands across NSW, and have the ability to soar to heights of over 2km. If you’re bird watching, look out for the distinctive diamond-shaped tail of the eagle.