Blowering Cliffs Walking Track: A Snowy Mountains Ascent
Hike to stunning waterfall views on this challenging Snowy Mountains trail near Tumut, offering wildlife spotting and panoramic vistas of Blowering Dam.
Hike through open forests to the base of granite cliffs with cascading waterfalls on the Blowering Cliffs Walking Track. Located near Tumut in Kosciuszko National Park, this 5km return trail offers panoramic views of Blowering Dam and the surrounding Snowy Mountains.
A brief summary to Blowering Cliffs walking track
- H8G3+P4, Blowering, New South Wales, 2720, AU
- +61269477025
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Wear sturdy shoes as the track has some steep and rocky sections.
- Bring binoculars for enhanced wildlife viewing and to appreciate the variety of native birds.
- Visit after rainfall to see the Blowering Falls at their most impressive.
- Pack a picnic to enjoy at Log Bridge Creek either before or after your hike.
Getting There
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Driving
From Tumut, drive 16.6km south along the Snowy Mountains Highway. Turn off the highway into Log Bridge Creek campground and picnic area. Continue 500m up the road until you see the Blowering Cliffs trackhead sign and park in the carpark. There is no fee to park or enter this section of Kosciuszko National Park. Limited mobile reception is available in this area.
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Walking
From the Log Bridge Creek carpark, the Blowering Cliffs Walking Trackhead is a short walk away. Follow the signs to the start of the trail. The 5km return hike should take approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
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