Snowy River National Park

Introducing Snowy River National Park

Dominated by gorges carved by the Snowy River, this is one of Victoria’s most isolated and spectacular parks.

The main access roads are Buchan-­Jindabyne Rd from Buchan and Bonang Rd (C612) from Orbost, and they are joined by McKillops Rd in the north, crossing the Snowy River at McKillops Bridge.

About 25km before the bridge, on the Gelantipy Rd, are Little River Falls and Little River Gorge lookouts. The latter, a 500m-deep gorge, is the deepest in Victoria.

Bushwalking and canoeing are popular but be prepared as conditions can change suddenly. The classic canoe or raft trip down the Snowy River, from McKillops Bridge to a finish point near Buchan, takes at least four days.

There are camp sites, toilets, fireplaces and river beaches along McKillops Bridge.

For information contact the park offices at Buchan (03-5162 1900), Orbost (03-5161 1222) or Bairnsdale (03-5152 0600).

Karoonda Park (03-5155 0220; www.karoondapark.com; Gelantipy Rd, Gelantipy; dm/d/cabins incl breakfast $24/58/95 ) is a working sheep-and-cattle property 40km north of Buchan. Fully catered packages are available (three-course meals $14) and the owners may have work going. Snowy River Expeditions are based here, offering activities like abseiling, horse riding, caving and rafting.

Last updated: Aug 27, 2009