Old Snowy Campground - NSW

  Camp Free

Position

DEG: -35.6994 148.728
DMS: 35º 41' 57.85" S 148º 43' 40.79" E
UTM: 55 H 6048016mN 656337mE
Altitude: 1297.38m

Description

Address & Contact

Pockets Saddle Rd
Tantangara NSW 2629
Phone: (02) 6947 7025
Email: tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
Web: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/old-snowy-campground

Information

This campground is located in the northern Kosciuszko National Park and is suitable for groups. It is a remote campground on the edge of a frost hollow, where cold air accumulates in the valley as it drains off the hillsides overnight. Thus tree seedlings do not survive in the valley, so grasses flourish. Where the treeline meets the grassy slopes is the start of the frost hollow.

There is no mobile reception at this campsite. Limited service is available 5km away at the radio tower on Pocket Saddle Road.
From NPWS website: Nestled beside Gurrangorambla Creek and sheltered by black sallee gums, Old Snowy campground offers invigorating valley views, along with frequent visits from kangaroos and wallabies. Bush surroundings, unmarked sites, no power, and rudimentary facilities are all part of the campground’s back-to-basics charm. Set up your tent or trailer as high up the hill as possible as it is warmer. Then head off on a bushland mountain bike ride, exploring the northern end of Currango Plain.
Bushwalking is a treat in this scenic area, too, so why not come in spring to wander through the wildflowers? Old Snowy campground is ideal if you want to combine camping with horse riding. You’ll find convenient, dividable horse yards, and it’s a great starting point for the heritage-packed Pocket Ride. Birdwatchers, too, are in for a treat with thrushes, treecreepers and currawongs in abundance. And if a spot of trout fishing takes your fancy, you’re well-catered for in the nearby creeks and streams of Kosciuszko National Park. No fees.
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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Mount Ginini at 03/01:00am EDT
Distance from Old Snowy Campground 19.32km N
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
9.2°C3.1°C83%6.5°ChPa0.0mmWNW28km/hr
15knots
50km/hr
27knots

Closest Climatic Station

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Distance from Old Snowy Campground 34.65km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C27.226.323.619.115.211.811.012.815.718.922.124.9
Mean Min. °C12.412.510.06.63.61.40.11.13.56.19.010.8
Mean Rain mm81.873.767.663.165.365.183.892.790.287.791.065.3

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