Alpine Way

There is a NPWS camping area about half way between Jindabyne and Thredbo, down on the river. Sorry, cannot remember its name (something diggings). More camping at Tom Groggin and Geehi (Both of these are magnificent, especially Geehi). Knowing the National Sparks & Wildfire Service, you probably won't be allowed to camp in the snow. You will need a Nat Parks pass which is expensive, but if you are simply passing through, tell them and they should let you through free, provided you don't stop en route.

There is a secluded area at the top of Wollondilly road (heading South from the Alpine Way, east from the Park entrance, but I suspect that it is private property. The views from the top are really good.

Thanks for the info.
The NPs web site doesn't say that the Alpine Way is closed in Winter.
There is a number of roads closed but not the Alpine way.
I guess it would close for a while if they had a big dump of snow.

Fairly sure the Alpine Way will be open, but maybe they will need you to show them you have chains??

Anyway, can concur with the Geehi camp ground. Great views of the main range..The campground itself runs alongside an old airstrip and you can check out Geehi Hut, one of the bigger high country huts.. There is a smaller hut across the Swampy Plains River, Keebles Hut.. Used to be able to access it from the main road, otherwise I think you can cross the river from the Geehi campground (but I havent been there for years)..

Cheers and beers
Rich

If you want cool then Leatherbarrel Creek (I think??) half way between Tom Groggin and Thredbo is high enough to be chilly in summer. Only small, has a toilet and a nice creek.

The Alpine Way is kept open by the NPWS but it is a main road (as is the Snowy Mtns Highway thru Kiandra) and the Main Roads Dept clears both. The road from Cabramurra to Khancoban is closed for the winter, as is the link road from Smiggins to Guthega and the road from Selwyn to Cabramurra via Kings Cross. There are no other publically accessible roads to cross the mountains.

The current regulations exempt 4WD's from the requirement to carry chains. Why, I cannot fathom because a driver who locks up his wheels when going downhill is as dangerous as....., and you can lock up a 4WD as easily as a 2WD.

There is a car park at Dead Horse Gap, but I am not sure if the NPWS wouldn't move you on from there or Leatherbarrel Creek. The road is sealed all the way.

If you do stop for any reason (photos, put chains on etc), make sure that you are clear of the road because other traffic may not be able to manouvre around yoo very easily.

You can get information by calling (02) 6450 5600 (Jindabyne) or (02) 6076 9373 (Khancoban).

The NPs web site info says that you can camp at Three Mile Dam East which is very close to Mt Selwyn.

Check on concessions for the NPWS pass. Ours was freeas I am TPI.

NPWS pass exemptions

It took a few weeks to get my initial pass but renewals are quicker.