Blowering Cliffs walking track, Kosciuszko National Park Travel Guide

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Hike to stunning waterfall views on this challenging Snowy Mountains trail near Tumut, offering wildlife spotting and panoramic vistas of Blowering Dam.

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Blowering Cliffs walking track

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.

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Blowering Cliffs walking track.

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.

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Getting There

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.
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.

Discover more about Blowering Cliffs walking track

The Blowering Cliffs Walking Track offers a rewarding hike through the northern reaches of Kosciuszko National Park. This 5km return trail, graded as a 4, presents a moderate challenge with some steep sections, making it suitable for those with some bushwalking experience.The walk begins near the Log Bridge Creek picnic area and campground, approximately 16km south of Tumut on the Snowy Mountains Highway. The path winds upwards through open montane forest, rewarding hikers with ever-changing views of Blowering Dam. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including kangaroos, emus, wallabies, and a variety of native birds. The trail culminates at the base of the Blowering Cliffs, where a waterfall trickles down the granite face. The scene is especially stunning after rainfall when the falls are at their fullest.Beyond the natural beauty, the area holds historical significance. Blowering Dam is part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a major hydroelectricity and irrigation project recognized as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world. The dam itself is one of the largest in New South Wales, holding three times the volume of Sydney Harbour. For those seeking further adventure, the 11km Warogong Sugarloaf walking track starts nearby, offering an extended hiking experience.