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Ski fields Thredbo has 480 ha of skiing terrain and the longest ski runs in Australia (up to 5.9 km). Night skiing is a feature in July and Aug. There are slopes for beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders, with lessons and equipment hire available. The ultimate skiing and scenic experience for intermediate skiers is the Dead Horse Gap run. If skiing's not your game, plunge down the 700 m luge-style track on a bobsled, or go in-line skating along paths threading through town. Thredbo Snowsports Outdoor Adventures offers off-piste skiing, freeheeling, cross-country and snowshoeing lessons and excursions; bookings (02) 6459 4044.Thredbo Alpine bobsled: 700 m luge-style track; adjacent to ski lifts; closed in winter. Australian Institute of Sport Alpine Training Centre: quality sporting facilities used by athletes for high-altitude training; northern end of the village. Thredbo River: excellent trout fishing. Village walks: include the Meadows Nature Walk through tea trees and the Thredbo Village Walk for diversity of alpine architecture; brochure from visitor centre. Mountain-biking: several tracks including the Village Bike Track; all bike and equipment hire available from Thredbo Service Station; bookings (02) 6457 6282.

Pilot Lookout: magnificent view dominated by The Pilot (1828 m) and The Cobberas (1883 m) in Vic; 10 km SE. Skitube: access to Perisher and Mt Blue Cow ski fields via this European-style train from Bullocks Flat. This winter-only service passes through Australia's largest train tunnel; 15 km NE. Tom Groggin Station: horseriding and accommodation at the historic station where Banjo Paterson met Irish brumby-hunter and horse-breaker Jack Riley, who was the inspiration for The Man From Snowy River; (02) 6076 9510; 24 km SW. Mt Kosciuszko: Australia's highest mountain, with easy access via chairlift from Thredbo and 13 km walk; contact visitor centre for more details.

Indi River 17 km

Take the Alpine Way out of Khancoban and head about 50 km towards Thredbo, and you’ll come to Tom Groggin station. Locals say the river flowing alongside the station is the Indi River, but it’s marked on some... Find out more

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Geehi 18 km

If you like the bush and clear mountain streams where you can fish for trout, then the Snowy Mountains offers excellent opportunities. Rivers up this way are part of our fishing folklore, particularly among fly-fishers.... Find out more

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Lake Jindabyne 32 km

Lake Jindabyne sits on the eastern edge of Kosciuszko National Park and rates as one of southern Australia’s best trout waters. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and Atlantic salmon. Some of the... Find out more

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Khancoban 34 km

Many trout fishers, particularly those adept with the fly, regard Khancoban as home base for trout fishing. The biggest water in the area is Khancoban Pondage, fed by the Swampy Plain River and Khancoban Creek. The... Find out more

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Nariel Creek 47 km

A favourite dry fly among fly-fishers casting to rising trout in the Snowy Mountains and north-east Victoria is the Geehi beetle. This marvellous pattern is named after a non- existent beetle. It’s a fly that trout... Find out more

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Lake Dartmouth 68 km

Lake Dartmouth holds self-sustaining populations of both brown and rainbow trout. The lake was formed in 1979 when an embankment was built on the Mitta Mitta River. Trout and the threatened Macquarie perch thrived in the... Find out more

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Yaouk Valley 87 km

It was late autumn 1997 when I  arrived in Canberra to fish with  the late Chris Hole, fly-fisherman,  author and painter. Chris offered  to take me to some of his favourite trout streams that snake... Find out more

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Omeo Valley 90 km

The Upper Mitta Mitta River at Angler’s Rest appears to go the ‘wrong’ way, as it travels south to reach Dartmouth reservoir, far to the north. It flows out of the Bogong High Plains and down the Omeo... Find out more

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Lower Mitta Mitta 94 km

Wodonga-based fly-fishing guide Scott McPherson accompanied me on one trip on the lower Mitta Mitta. We were wading a stretch of river near Eskdale early in the morning. I recommend not only waders for this activity, but... Find out more

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Falls Creek 100 km

Rocky Valley reservoir at Falls Creek has been used as a venue for state and national fly-fishing championships. Trout to 3 kg have been caught from the shore. Bait fishing using ultra-light rods and rigs is deadly... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing 14 km

A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out more

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Snowy Mountains Touring Company 30 km

Based on an unusual concept, this company offers a personal tour guide who can accompany you, in your vehicle, explaining the history, heritage, flora and fauna of the area as you travel. Either you can drive, or they... Find out more

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Cycling and mountain-biking in the Snowy Mountains 32 km

The easiest, family-friendly cycling to be had is the 3.5-kilometre concrete path around Lake Jindabyne. Bikes can be hired at several places in Jindabyne, including Sacred Ride. The concrete path links up with 18... Find out more

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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 70 km

Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out more

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Rafting - Mitta Mitta and Murray Rivers 91 km

Adventure Rafting Victoria only takes a few months off, from April to June, and runs exciting day trips down the foaming Murray Gates, and two-night paddles down the Mitta Mitta, staying overnight in the legendary Blue... Find out more

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Platypus-watching - Bombala 94 km

If you believe the hype, Bombala is the platypus capital of Australia and the locals stop just short of guaranteeing you a sighting. The best spot is the Platypus Reserve on the Bombala River (off Delegate Road) in the... Find out more

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Alpine National Park 97 km

Covering a vast 6460 square kilometres, this is Victoria’s largest national park and cradles the state’s highest mountains and dramatic alpine scenery, as well as the major downhill skiing resorts. The park... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing - Victoria's High Country 100 km

The home of our national cross-country team, Falls Creek is probably the best place to crosscountry ski. It has 65 kilometres of groomed tracks, catering to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as marked trails on... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 123 km

The operator 5 Star Adventure Tours offers a huge range of eco-accredited tours and activities in the High Country, particularly targeting those who like a few little luxuries on the way. One of the most popular trips is... Find out more

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Cycling - Bega Valley to Orbost 138 km

Back Pedal Cycle Tours is an eco-certified tour company that offers a great range of supported, safe and family-friendly cycle tours, from single-day excursions in the Bega Valley, through to the three-day ‘Border... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 150 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Narooma Golf Club 167 km

Narooma is a small coastal haven with world-class beaches. It has become renowned for the whales, seals and penguins attracted to the pristine waters offshore. But one of the town’s major attractions remains its... Find out more

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Credo

Credo is located at the southern end of Thredbo village, with commanding views over the Thredbo River as well as the surrounding snowfi elds and mountains. The award-winning establishment offers modern Australian... Find out more

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Santé

Santé is a delightfully warm and friendly bistro-style restaurant with great views. Its relaxed bar spills outside to an up-market pub area, complete with outdoor live music. The menu features imaginative... Find out more

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Terrace

With a prime location inside the Denman Hotel, the Terrace boasts incredible mountain views and food to match, with a focus on local produce and contemporary cuisine. Entrées include roasted Jerusalem artichoke... Find out more

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Crackenback Cottage Restaurant

Crackenback Cottage Restaurant is proving to be more than a detour. In fact, it’s often the destination of choice for many happy travellers aware of this Snowy secret (you can stay at Crackenback Cottage. Night or... Find out more

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Bright Brewery 123 km

The original Bright Brewery shut down in 1916 and this modern incarnation was started by a quartet of ‘ale changers’ – couples David and Julie Cocks, and Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway – some 90... Find out more

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Bridge Road Brewers 146 km

Ben Kraus originally trained as a winemaker but his head was turned in the direction of craft brewing during a stint working in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The cluster of microbreweries in this... Find out more

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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 155 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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Jamieson Brewery 213 km

Looking for a drawcard to attract tourists to their Victorian High Country pub, owners Jeff and Jeanette Whyte installed a microbrewery into the Jamieson Hotel and started knocking out house beers in 2001. The equipment... Find out more

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Ngarigo Rest Area (southern section) 8 km

There’s a short walk from car to tent here, although cars and small campervans and trailers can easily access the carpark. It’s 3.6 km from Thredbo Diggings and 24 km south of Jindabyne. Access is via the... Find out more

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Leatherbarrel Creek Rest Area (southern section) 11 km

You’ll need to bring your drinking water and firewood to this camping area, 16 km west of Thredbo on Alpine Way. Note: the Alpine Way is a narrow winding road, parts of which are unsuitable for large campervans or... Find out more

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Thredbo Diggings camping area (southern section) 12 km

Steer clear of drinking the river water here – bring your own water, along with firewood. Access is via the Alpine Way, 1.4 km from the park entrance.... Find out more

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Geehi Flats camping area (southern section) 16 km

On the winding Alpine Way, 31 km south of Khancoban, Geehi Flats camping area isn’t recommended for large caravans and camper trailers. Despite this, the old Snowy Mountains Hydro camp spot is popular in summer for... Find out more

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Tom Groggin camping area (southern section) 16 km

On the south-western border of the national park, Tom Groggin is a large grassed area next to the Upper Murray River, with its good trout fishing. Access is via the Alpine Way, which is unsuitable for large campervans... Find out more

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Dogmans Hut camping area (Davies High Plain area) 17 km

Dogmans Hut is in the far north-east of Alpine National Park, not far from the Murray River and a nice place to set up camp and watch the setting sun. Four-wheel drivers often use this camping area as a staging post for... Find out more

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Buckwong Creek camping area (Davies High Plain area) 18 km

The Buckwong Creek camping area is one of several possible stopovers on the Davies Plain Track, which heads north from near Mt Cobberas to eventually hit the Murray River near the Alpine Way. It’s only a small... Find out more

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Keebles Hut camping area (southern section) 19 km

Renowned as one of the best huts in the national park, Keebles Hut was built in 1942 and has been an extremely popular camping area since its amalgmation into the national park in the 1970s. It’s next to the Geehi... Find out more

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Old Geehi Hut camping area (southern section) 20 km

The river here is a refreshing escape from the heat of summer; alternatively, you can drop a line in or go for a paddle. It’s off the Alpine Way; access unsuitable for 2WD vehicles. Bring your own drinking water... Find out more

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Davies Plain Hut camping area (Davies High Plain area) 23 km

Camping is possible near Davies Plain Hut, which is just over 16 km south of the nearest Murray River crossing, and 13 km north of Charlies Creek Plain. Located on the Davies Plain Track, this is the domain of 4WD... Find out more

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Colac Colac Caravan Park 53 km

We like this spacious park that is 7 km west of town, under large shady trees and alongside a popular trout stream. The budget-priced park in ‘Man from Snowy River’ territory has basic amenities and is ideal... Find out more

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Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park 62 km

This is a popular holiday park where trout fishing, sailing and canoeing are all available. It is on the shores of Lake Eucumbene, about 7 km from the Snowy Mountains Highway. A minimum-length stay applies in all... Find out more

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Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park 77 km

This park is located on the south side of town alongside the Monaro Highway. It is popular during the winter months with visitors to the Snowy Mountains and the ski fields. There are very good facilities and it is a good... Find out more

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Lake Hume Tourist Park 123 km

On the shores of Lake Hume and 14 km from Albury, this park makes an ideal holiday base. It features a store, with a good takeaway-food selection. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out more

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Holbrook Motor Village 124 km

In an ideal position, this comfortable tidy park caters for travellers on the Hume Highway. It is convenient for an overnight stop or a longer stay. Pets are allowed at the manager’s discretion.... Find out more

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Albury City Gate Holiday Park 132 km

Easily accessible from the Hume Highway and located on the northern fringe of greater Albury, this is an ideal park for an overnight stop or longer. Pets allowed in own caravan or motorhome only.... Find out more

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Albury Central Tourist Park 133 km

This centrally located park is about 2 km from the city centre in a quiet, off-highway location. It has good facilities including a tennis court. This is a basic park, but a good base for exploring the greater Albury... Find out more

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Orbost Caravan Park 135 km

The centre of town is only a short 500-metre walk from this park, which is situated off the main highway. It has large shady trees, good basic facilities and is conveniently located for an overnight stop; it is around a... Find out more

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Borderland Holiday Park 138 km

The park is on the western edge of town in a quiet off-highway location. It has good facilities and is our choice of parks in the town area.... Find out more

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Bega Caravan Park 138 km

This well-managed park alongside the Princes Highway is on the southern approach to Bega. There are large grassy sites, modern amenities and pets are welcome. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Alpine Habitats

The only quibble with this property, situated on 16 hectares of spectacular snow-gum woodlands midway between Thredbo and Jindabyne, is the use of the word ‘habitat’. ‘Heaven away from home’ would... Find out more

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Squatter’s Run

Squatter’s Run promises ‘luxury, location and lifestyle’, and they deliver on all three. Located in the heart of Thredbo Ski Resort, the self-contained accommodation comes in various shapes and sizes:... Find out more

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Crackenback Cottage

Crackenback Cottage sits on 40 hectares of property and dates back to 1884, when it was built by a newly married couple. In more recent years, its owner has transformed a tumble-down guesthouse into an award-winning... Find out more

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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 20 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 60 km

This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out more

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Jacarri Eco-Cottage, Goongerah 99 km

This rustic little cottage in East Gippsland sleeps four, and has solar power and a dry composting toilet. It has been built with sustainable timbers and uses a water wheel to fill the water tank. Organic fruit,... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 124 km

This place comprises five funky new luxury studios on a 4-hectare Land for Wildlife property. The studios have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the environment, with thought even given to their... Find out more

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The Buckland, Bright 130 km

With the same architect as The Odd Frog, The Buckland’s four luxury studio retreats have similar eco-design principles, and thousands of trees have been planted on the site. They are also powered by green energy.... Find out more

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Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats, Mallacoota 172 km

These 12 rustic mudbrick flats were ecologically designed to avoid the need for air-conditioning, and have solar hot water and rainwater tanks. The 32-hectare surrounds are managed as a Land for Wildlife property,... Find out more

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Adaminaby Park Area 70 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 59.822 E148 46.467  ... Find out more

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The Rest House Park Area 70 km

28 km W of Adaminaby (L) or 63 km SE of Talbingo (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 53.45 E148 32.24... Find out more

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Kiandra Park Area 72 km

35 km NW of Adaminaby (R) or 56 km SE of Talbingo (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 52.323 E148 29.718... Find out more

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Mount Gladstone Lookout Rest Area 74 km

T/O 4 km W of Cooma (L) or 47 km SE of Adaminaby (R) Small area 1.5 kilometres south of the highway at the lookout. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Steep access road. GPS: S36 15.04 E149 04.42... Find out more

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Nimmitabel Park Area 87 km

South side of town Parking area at Lake Williams. Good facilities. GPS: S36 30.903 E149 16.928... Find out more

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Oriental Claims Park Area 94 km

107 km SE of Bright (L) or 2 km NW of Omeo (R) Small picnic area at a historical site beside a creek 500 metres off the highway. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S37 06.465 E147 34.560... Find out more

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Yarrangobilly Village Camp Area 95 km

65 km NW of Adaminaby (L) or 26 km SE of Talbingo (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the banks of the river in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.122 E148 27.742... Find out more

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Lookout Rest Area 98 km

102 km SE of Bright (L) or 7 km NW of Omeo (R) Small area just off the road at the lookout. GPS: S37 07.605 E147 32.070... Find out more

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Tambo River No.1 Rest Area 102 km

33 km S of Omeo (L) or 88 km N of Bairnsdale (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S37 18.168 E147 45.091 ... Find out more

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Fred Piper Memorial Lookout Park Area 102 km

14 km W of Bemboka (L) or 62 km E of Cooma (R) Very small parking bay adjacent to the highway at the lookout. GPS: S36 35.841 E149 26.647... Find out more

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Talbingo Park Area 102 km

West side of town Parking area on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 34.801 E148 17.808... Find out more

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Victoria Falls Camp Area 103 km

89 km SE of Bright (L) or 20 km NW of Omeo (R) Small secluded campground 600 metres off the road. Limited shade. NOTE: Unsealed access. GPS: S37 05.622 E147 25.503... Find out more

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Jounama Creek Camp Area 104 km

T/O opposite Talbingo turnoff Large grassed area located on the edge of a creek 500 metres east of the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. NOTE: access road unsealed. GPS: S35 33.929 E148 19.908... Find out more

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Yolde Camp Area 107 km

7 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 34 km SE of Tumut (R) Very small secluded area well off the highway surrounded by scrub in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 32.295 E148 17.718... Find out more

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Tambo River No.2 Rest Area 109 km

49 km S of Omeo (L) or 72 km N of Bairnsdale (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S37 24.276 E147 50.096... Find out more

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Yachting Point Camp Area 110 km

12 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 29 km SE of Tumut (R) Large open grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 30.654 E148 16.015... Find out more

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Humes Crossing Camp Area 114 km

16 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 25 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 28.382 E148 16.591 ... Find out more

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Bemboka Rest Area 114 km

East side of town Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. NOTE: Camping and showers available for a fee. GPS: S36 38.127 E149 34.696... Find out more

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The Pines Camp Area 117 km

19 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 22 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 26.868 E148 17.079... Find out more

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Freeburgh Park Area 118 km

North side of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S36 46.285 E147 01.768... Find out more

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Harrietville Park Area 119 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S36 53.404 E147 03.893 ... Find out more

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Dannys Lookout Park Area 120 km

51 km SE of Bright (L) or 58 km NW of Omeo (R) Small area adjacent to the road. GPS: S36 59.089 E147 06.849... Find out more

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Log Bridge Creek camping area 120 km

23 km NW of Talbingo (R) or 18 km S of Tumut (L) Large area located well off the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 25.311 E148 16.765... Find out more

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Woomargama Rest Area 121 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 49.982 E147 14.788  ... Find out more

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Information Board Park Area 122 km

35 km SE of Bright (L) or 74 km NW of Omeo (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S36 56.432 E147 03.684... Find out more

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Holbrook Park Area 122 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the information centre and submarine display. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.355 E147 26.224 ... Find out more

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Mullengandra Rest Area 123 km

11 km SW of Woomargama (R) or 40 km NE of Albury (L)  Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S35 53.633 E147 10.120... Find out more

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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 129 km

34 km S of Tarcutta (R) or 36 km N of Holbrook (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 30.298 E147 33.838... Find out more

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Eurobin Rest Area 130 km

17 km SE of Myrtleford (L) or 15 km NW of Bright (R) Small area just off the highway at the old railway station site. Good facilities. GPS: S36 38.353 E146 51.794... Find out more

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Tumut Park Area 133 km

Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 18.308 E148 13.667 ... Find out more

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