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Harro's is located in Lake Crackenback and proudly services Thredbo, Perisher, and Jindabyne. During winter, Harro's provides high-quality ski and snowboard hire alongside a retail store stocked with all the gear you need for the slopes. When summer arrives, Harro's transforms into a vibrant hub for mountain biking enthusiasts, offering a fleet of Specialized mountain bike rentals, including hardtail, dual suspension, and e-bikes for all ages and skill levels. They also offer guided segway tours within Lake Crackenback Resort. As the only authorised dealer to sell Santa Cruz bikes in the NSW Snowy Mountains, Harro's provides access to some of the world’s best mountain biking technology. Harro's also offers guided mountain bike tours, perfect for exploring the stunning local trails with expert guidance. The in-house bike mechanic ensures your ride is always in top condition, and a convenient daily bike shuttle helps visitors access the best trails in the region with ease. No bookings are required—just drop in, and the friendly team will help you find the perfect bike for your adventure.

Snow Gums boardwalk

Snow Gums boardwalk is an easy walk from Charlotte Pass lookout to Main Range lookout, offering awe-inspiring views of Australia's highest peaks in alpine Kosciuszko. Snow Gums boardwalk has one of the greatest – and most easily accessible – views in Kosciuszko National Park. Do you want to see Mount Kosciuszko and some of the country’s other high peaks? They’re right there in front of you. It’s like you’re in a grandstand. The boardwalk starts at the Charlotte Pass turning circle and follows the tree line that separates the sub-alpine from the expansive alpine landscape. The snow gums you’ll see here – some of them hundreds of years old – are dramatically twisted and stunted due to the blasting effects of wind, snow and ice. In spring, you’ll see wildflowers such as yellow billy buttons, anemone buttercups and paper daises, blooming at ground level. There’ll also likely be snowdrifts higher up, where there are no trees.

Cooma North Ridge Reserve

Cooma North Ridge is a beautiful reserve of approximately 80 hectares with many tracks and trails to explore. Whether seeking a peaceful hike or simply a place to enjoy the natural beauty of the region, the north ridge provides a tranquil and scenic retreat. It's an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts, with walking trails that provide scenic bush exploration. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will find plenty to admire, as the area is home to a variety of local wildlife, and flora such as the different varieties of native orchids. The reserve is now managed by a passionate committee who form the 'Friends of North Ridge Reserve'. The committee meets regularly and often hosts various events such as group walks, trail maintenance days and weed removal working bees. Download the walking map online or visit the Cooma Visitors Centre for a hard copy.

Snowies Alpine Walk

Snowies Alpine Walk, in Kosciuszko National Park, is an epic journey across the alpine roof of Australia. This spectacular new four-day walk covers 56 kilometres of rugged mountain terrain, linking the alpine villages of Guthega, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass. Reach the summit of Mount Kosciuszko – Australia's highest peak at 2228 metres above sea level – and experience the grandeur of the Snowy Mountains in the warmer seasons. Discover majestic snow gum forests, vibrant wildflower meadows, snow-capped mountain ranges and incredible views of high-country plains. Choose a self-guided adventure and stay in cosy park accommodation, or base yourself in a nearby alpine village to tackle the walk in full or in sections. Snowies Alpine Walk is one of the NSW Great Walks – a series of multi-day hikes that highlight some of the state's most spectacular and diverse natural landscapes.

Thredbo Resort

Thredbo is Australia’s best ski resort and premier adventure destination. Open 365 days a year it’s home to the countries longest ski runs, best mountain bike and hiking trails and a beautiful alpine village situated in a picturesque valley in the heart of the famous Kosciuszko National Park. Come summer, Thredbo transforms into an ultimate playground for alpine adventures, boasting some of Australia’s most scenic hiking trails, longest gravity biking trails, fishing and much more. Topped off with a world-class event schedule, Thredbo in summer offers something for everyone to enjoy. In winter, Thredbo provides the ultimate snow experience. With Australia’s highest ski mountain providing a huge amount of snow terrain for all abilities and ages, a dedicated beginners area, a range of amazing lessons and programs to help you get your snow feet, tons of events and activities to enjoy and a beautiful vibrant village right at the base of the mountain with a range accommodation, restaurants, bars, cafes and retail shops, it’s easy to see why.

Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk

Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat Walk is part of the spectacular new Snowies Alpine Walk – a multi-day hike through alpine and sub-alpine landscapes in Kosciuszko National Park. Discover snow gum forests, wildflower meadows and expansive valley views on this 12-kilometre one-way walk. You'll wind through forests of tangled snow gums and towering alpine ash, passing tea tree gullies and mossy alpine bogs home to unique alpine frogs. The hills come alive in spring and summer with yellow billy buttons and snow daisies that dot the landscape with colour. The picturesque walk also takes you along the banks of the Thredbo River with the views of Ramshead Range in the distance.

Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk

Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk is part of the spectacular new Snowies Alpine Walk – a multi-day hike through alpine and sub-alpine landscapes in Kosciuszko National Park. Explore the natural wonders of NSW high country on this invigorating 12km one-way walk. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of high-country plains, snow-capped mountain ranges and clear flowing rivers.

Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk

Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk is the first section of the new multi-day Snowies Alpine Walk in stunning Kosciuszko National Park. This invigorating 9 kilometre walking track on Monero Ngarigo Country winds from Guthega to Charlotte Pass. It offers breathtaking views, fresh alpine air, and a truly immersive adventure in the Snowy Mountains.

North Glory Cave

Explore North Glory Cave by guided tour to glimpse a rarely seen underworld in Kosciuszko National Park. Only accessible by guided tour, a visit to this remarkable cave is a journey into a hidden world of vast chambers and stunning crystal features. Meet your guide at Glory Arch, the giant cave entrance with an impressive opening to the sky, the Glory Hole. From there you'll explore a series of enormous chambers seemingly fit for royalty like Queen's Chamber, with its immense stalactites and intriguing crystal formations. In Smugglers Passage look up to see the ancient spiral of a dry stream carved in the ceiling. Here the cave walls also bear signatures of European settlers written during colonial times. Helictite Chamber will delight you with its delicate crystal formations that glitter and point in every direction. Finally, you'll explore the mysterious Devils Kitchen, with its trove of stunning calcite crystals. If North Glory Cave has you curious to see more of this remarkable cave system, take a self-guided tour of South Glory Cave. This cave is located right next door and the self-guided tour is included in the price of your ticket. Back outside, there'...

Kosciuszko National Park

From Jindabyne to Tumut, NSW's largest national park will keep you busy for a weekend or for weeks. Ski or snowboard the highest runs in the country at Thredbo and Perisher and try cross-country skiing in winter. Go camping, descend underground to magical Yarrangobilly Caves or climb to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko on the Main Range walk in summer. Why not take on the challenge of Snowy's Alpine Walk? This 56-kilometre hike connects alpine villages at Guthega, Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley and Bullocks Hut. Spend 4 days walking in the Snowy Mountains and see glacial lakes, wildflower meadows, historic huts and spectacular views. Adventure seekers can also get their thrills on the Thredbo Valley track. Beyond high mountain peaks, you'll find more to explore. There's great fishing and paddling in the lower Snowy and upper Murray rivers. Throw a line in a mountain stream or reservoir like Blowering, Eucumbene and Tantangara or stop in for a swim in the spring waters of Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool. You could also saddle up for a horse ride in the High Plains or near Khancoban.

Geehi huts walking track

Explore Geehi huts walking track by foot, bike, horse or 4WD. This short track, near Khancoban, boasts historic huts, river crossings and magnificent views of the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park. This easy walk, 4WD route, mountain bike or horse ride starts from Geehi Hut at Geehi Flats campground, just off Alpine Way. It’s the first of three historic huts you’ll visit, built from smooth, grey river stones as shelter or fishing retreats for graziers and prospectors. From here, wade cross Swampy Plain River to join the unsealed 4WD trail on the other side. Or keep your feet dry and cross the bridge on Alpine Way to reach the trail on the southern riverbank. Follow the trail downstream to picturesque Keebles Hut at Behrs Flat campground. Outside, feast your eyes on majestic views of the rugged Western Fall, the steepest part of the Australian Alps. The trail continues behind Keebles Hut and crosses the river again to reach Old Geehi campground, where you’ll find Old Geehi Hut. Return the same way.

Blue Waterholes campground

This beautifully positioned campground is the perfect place to stay if you're planning to hike the Clarke Gorge and Nichols Gorge walking tracks, and explore the nature and historic huts in the Northern Plains and Wilderness area of Kosciuszko National Park. From the campsite there are lovely views of the limestone cliffs and rock formations of Clarke Gorge and Cave Creek. Wander down the short track to the turquoise waterhole that gives the campground its name. It's a great spot to paddle your feet and enjoy a picnic on a hot summer's day, as kangaroos cast a curious eye and eagles soar overhead. Nearby campgrounds at Cooleman Mountain, Cooinbil and Long Plain offer alternative places to stay in the popular summer months.

Buddong Falls Walking Track

Buddong Falls walking track starts from Buddong Falls campground, around 20 kilometres from Talbingo. Located in the remote northwest of Kosciuszko National Park, this walk takes you off the beaten track to two pretty, cascading waterfalls in the Buddong Creek valley. From the campground and picnic area, it’s an easy 400 metres to a view point above the upper falls, which drop 20 metres. Listen out for lyrebirds amongst the smooth barked ribbon gums, pale yellow blackwood wattles, and white tea tree. The walk to see the lower Buddong Falls is around 1.5 kilometres. Take care, as the lower section is quite steep and can be slippery during wet weather. The impressive lower falls cascade 60m down the granite and shale into a steep valley. It's a three kilometres return walk taking 1.5 hours.

Warogong Sugarloaf Walking Track

Climb the heights of Warogong Sugarloaf for views from granite cliffs and Bogong Peaks Wilderness. As you climb Warogong Sugarloaf, the vegetation changes to scribbly gum with an understorey of large grass trees. Once you reach the to, you'll be treated to extensive views over the Tumut River valley to the north and Blowering Reservoir to the south-west. This walk is very steep on a formed track, 11 kilometre return - allow four to five hours for the walk.

Landers Falls Lookout Walk

Landers Falls lookout walk takes you to two lookouts, which are sure to impress you with dramatic views of Landers Creek waterfall and Talbingo Reservoir in the valley below. If you’re in a two wheel drive, you’ll need to park at the Cumberland trail two wheel drive carpark, 300 metres from the Snowy Mountains Highway turnoff. From there, it’s a 10.6 kilometre return walk to the lookout. In summer, four wheel drive vehicles can continue 4.5 kilometres along Cumberland trail to the four wheel drive carpark (vehicle access closed in winter). From here, it’s a 1.6 kilometre walk to the lookout. Perched on the rim of a deep gorge, the lookout greets you with fabulous views of Landers Creek Falls as it emerges from the cliff off to the right. It cascades into a rocky ravine and into Talbingo Reservoir. The tree protruding from the lookout is a Tingiringi Gum, rare in this area of Kosciuszko National Park.

Jounama Creek Walking Track

This walk starts at Jounama Creek campground, 500 metres off the Snowy Mountains Highway, near Talbingo. From the campground walk one kilometre to the end of the gravel road, where the walk begins. Follow the walking track, which runs parallel to Jounama Creek and the valley floor, to the end here you’ll reach a large natural pool. It’s an ideal spot for a picnic, to drop a fishing line in, paddle your feet after the walk, or to simply sit quietly, listen to nature and watch for wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos. Return the same way. Grade 3 walk, 6 kilmetres return 1-1.5 hours duration.

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool Walk

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool is fed by a natural spring. Accessible via a short walk, enjoy birdwatching en route before swimming in natural surroundings, near Tumut and Talbingo. It's a short but steep 700 metres to the thermal pool, which is permanently heated to 27 degrees by a natural spring. Measuring about 20 metres long and 2.5 metres deep, the main pool gently overflows like a waterfall into a children’s wading pool. In winter, it’s magical to float in the warmth, watching the steam rise from the surface of the water, with snow blanketing the ground around you. There’s a picnic area next to the pool, as well as changing rooms and toilets.

Major Clews Hut Walking Track

Diversity’s the name of the game on this fantastic day walk. Lace up your walking shoes, fill up your drink bottle, and set off through a host of ever-changing landscapes on Major Clews Hut walking track. Begin walking on Major Clews Hut walking track, located on Alpine Way, about 16 kilometres south of Khancoban. You’ll travel past alpine ash, wattle blooming in abundant yellow flashes, and montane forests balancing atop craggy ridgelines. Feel the temperature drop as you trek down into the park’s gullies, and soak up the amazing views, both pristine and varied. After hiking eight kilometres in a north-westerly direction, you’ll reach Major Clews Hut on the left – don’t forget to take a good look at this historic alpine hut. It was built in the late 1950s for the eponymous Major, a surveyor for the Snowy Mountain Scheme. Return along the same track (uphill). If you're driving or riding, you can connect with Geehi Walls track for around 27 kilometres, which loops back to meet Alpine Way, 12 kilometres south of your start point.