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Snowy River NP

Snowy River NP — Snowy River National Park](/au/national-parks/vic/snowy-river-national-park) protects one of Australia's most spectacular river gorges,…

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About Snowy River NP

[Snowy River National Park](/au/national-parks/vic/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](/au/national-parks/vic/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

River Flooding Can Be Sudden And Trap Campers — Monitor BOM CarefullyMany Access Roads Require 4WD And Are Impassable When WetExtreme Heat In Summer In The GorgeMobile Coverage Is Essentially Zero Throughout The Park

Getting There

Map of Snowy River NP

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.

Nearest airport

Albury Airport
ABXRegional
191 km
~145 min drive

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
Hours
Open 24 hours.

Location

Area
Yalmy
Region
Gippsland - East
State
Victoria

Highlights

200-Metre Deep Snowy River GorgeLittle River Gorge Lookout — One Of Victoria'S Most Dramatic ViewsMcKillops Bridge Over The GorgeRaymond FallsHistorical Man From Snowy River Connection

Activities

River RaftingCanoeingCampingGorge Walking4WD TouringSwimmingPhotographyFishing

Features

Not available:Wheelchair Accessible
Not available:Dog Friendly
Not available:Pram/Stroller Friendly
Not available:Camping Available
Not available:Tours Available
Not available:Guided Walks
Not available:Swimming Allowed
Not available:Lockers Available

Facilities

Campgrounds At Raymond Falls And Butchers CreekToilets (Basic Pit Toilets)Lookout PlatformsWalking TracksBoat Ramps At McKillops Bridge

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