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Snowy River National Park

Reserved as a national park in 1979, Snowy River National Park now covers 114,505 ha. Named after the Snowy River, which bisects the park as it cuts through Tulloch Ard Gorge on its way from the alps to the sea, the park features spectacular river scenery, pristine wilderness areas, magnificent deep gorges, and old growth forests dominated by towering Alpine Ash and rain‐shadow Cypress Pine woodlands.

Snowy River National Park

A large number of vegetation communities occur in the park, including warm temperate rainforest and rain shadow woodland. This diversity is reflected in the fauna, which includes more than 30 mammal species, from common wombats and kangaroos to the endangered Long‐footed Potoroo, Brush‐tailed Rock‐Wallaby, Spot-Tailed Quoll, Powerful owl, and about 150 species of birds. Reptiles such as Lace Monitors and Water Dragons, amphibians, insects and other invertebrates are also numerous.

Keep an eye out for:

Wombats
Lace monitors
Kangaroos
Lyrebirds
Platypus
Powerful owls
Wallabies
Emus
Echidnas

Tours and adventure experiences in parks

One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more. 

Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

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How to get there

Snowy River National Park

The Snowy River National Park is located 390km north‐east of Melbourne, almost half way to Sydney and can be approached from a number of directions. From the south, access is via the Princes Highway and either Buchan or Orbost. From the north, the Barry Way through Jindabyne and the Bonang Road from Bombala, NSW give the best access.
Snowy River National Park

When you're there

Download the Snowy River National Park visitor guide before you visit for more information about the park and a georeferenced map.

Deer hunting is allowed east of the Snowy River between 15 February and 15 December each year. You can download the deer hunting FAQ documents for more information. 

You can also find more information on our Hunting page. 

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When to go

MacKillops Bridge and the northern part of the Snowy River valley are located in a rain shadow area and during summer daytime temperatures often exceed 30 degrees. The water in the Snowy River is generally quite warm during this time of year.

Need to know

Snowy River National Park

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Safety in nature

To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. A bit of planning and foresight can make all the difference.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Snowy River National Park

    Seasonal deer hunting by stalking permitted in Snowy River National Park from February 15 2026

    Hunting is permitted east of the Snowy River between the 15th February and the 15th December each year. No hunting or carriage of firearms is permitted on the Snowy River or in areas of the park west of the river. Hunting is not permitted in Reference Areas or within 100m of campgrounds and picnic areas.
     
    The Game Management Authority is responsible for regulating all game hunting activity in Victoria. Visit their website www.gma.vic.gov.au for all information regarding hunting in Victoria, including licences, maps, where and when to hunt and all regulations.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Ground shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during these operations.
    For more information about Parks Victoria deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/conservation-and-science/conserving-our-parks/feral-animals/deer

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