Round Mountain Hut walking track
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Round Mountain Hut walking track
Highlights
Explore the beauty of the Snowy Mountains on the Round Mountain Hut Walking Track! This 4-kilometre trail takes you through stunning subalpine habitats in the Jagungal Wilderness Area. If you visit during wildflower season, you’ll see vibrant buttercups, bluebells, and daisies blooming everywhere.
Keep an eye out for the unique olive-barked black sallee trees with their star-shaped flower buds. Although the historic Round Mountain Hut was destroyed in bushfires, the walk is still open and offers incredible views and photo opportunities for adventurous teens.
Things to do
- Bush walking / hiking
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
More info & what's here
- Walking trail - 4km return | grade 5 | 1.5 - 2.5 hours
What You Need To know
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.
- Ensure to check the relevant website for any updates relating to any warnings that may be issued for the area, national park admission prices, opening and closing times.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees apply, check the parks website for bookings and further details.
Photo credits: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services | Murray Vanderveer
Location
Getting to Round Mountain Hut walking track
Address: Round Mountain Hut, Jagumba, New South Wales 2642
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