Visitor Information

The Snowy Mountains are on Australia’s eastern seaboard and are easy to access by road, air and coach. They are well served by a network of sealed roads boasting diverse and spectacular scenery. The Alpine Way from Jindabyne to Khancoban, the Snowy Mountains Highway between Tumut and Cooma, the Monaro Highway running south from Canberra and the Elliot Way from Tumbarumba to Cabramurra all pass through stunning landscapes.

The Snowy Mountains weather is notoriously unpredictable; it’s not even uncommon for snow to fall on the peaks of the Main Range in midsummer. Whether you’re setting out in summer or winter it’s worth getting a weather forecast before heading out for the day. On your visit to the snowys if you are walking or camping in the mountains, always inform your friends or family of your intended route and when you are likely to return. You can also enter your details in the Walkers Registry Book at the National Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centre, located in Jindabyne.

National park entry fee

The National Parks and Wildlife Service requires all vehicles in the Park to have an entry permit displayed on their vehicle. The daily rate (24 hrs) per car for the summer months 2008/09 is $16. Alternatively an annual pass is $190. The annual pass is valid for one year from date of purchase and allows you entry into all NSW National Parks.

You can purchase your pass from:

  • The National Park Entrance Station on the Alpine Way 13km before Thredbo
  • Snowy Region Visitors Centre in Jindabyne
  • National Parks Visitors Centre in Khancoban
  • Thredbo Newsagency
  • Thredbo Office, Nuggets Crossing in Jindabyne