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About Snowy River NP
Snowy River National Park protects one of Australia's most spectacular river gorges, where the Snowy River has carved a 200-metre deep canyon through limestone and sandstone mountains in far east Gippsland. The park features dramatic gorge lookouts, remote camping on river flats, and multi-day rafting and canoe expeditions. It is one of the most scenically dramatic parks in Victoria and inspired Banjo Paterson's famous poem The Man from Snowy River.
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Snowy River National Park protects one of Australia's most spectacular river gorges, where the Snowy River has carved a 200-metre deep canyon through limestone and sandstone mountains in far east Gippsland. The park features dramatic gorge lookouts, remote camping on river flats, and multi-day rafting and canoe expeditions. It is one of the most scenically dramatic parks in Victoria and inspired Banjo Paterson's famous poem The Man from Snowy River.
Warnings
Getting There
From Melbourne, drive the Princes Highway (M1) east to Orbost (450km), then north via Bonang Road to Buchan and McKillops Road to the park. The McKillops Bridge is 90km north of Orbost on unsealed roads.
Visitor Tips
- •The Little River Gorge lookout (5km return walk from the car park off McKillops Road) is the park's most dramatic viewpoint. Raft the gorge in spring when water levels are suitable — multi-day trips put in at upstream access points.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- National
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 1-5 days
- Best Time
- September to May; avoid summer for extreme heat in the gorge; spring for river flow
Location
- Region
- East Gippsland
- State
- Victoria
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