Ski · Bushwalk · Mountain bike · Fish
Stay inside Kosciuszko National Park
Australia’s highest tourist park, at Sawpit Creek: 14 km from the Perisher lifts, walking trails from the gate and Thredbo 40 minutes away.
- 14 kmto the Perisher lifts
- 40 minto Thredbo
- 10 minto Jindabyne
- 3 walksstart at the park gate
Things to Do
Kosciuszko National Park, from the front gate
Perisher · 14 kmPerisher Ski Resort
The closest caravan park to Perisher, the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere.
Starts at the gateBushwalking & Hiking
Three tracks start from the park: Waterfall Walk, Sawpit Walk and Pallaibo Walk.
Thredbo · 40 minMountain Biking
Over 40 km of lift-accessed trails, skills parks and cross-country trails at Thredbo Mountain Bike Park.
From Charlotte PassMount Kosciuszko Walk
The closest you can stay to Charlotte Pass, where the summit walk begins.
Thredbo RiverFly Fishing
Wild trout in the Thredbo River, with Gaden Trout Hatchery close by.
Kosciuszko Tourist Park
At Sawpit Creek, between Jindabyne and Perisher
The park sits among the snowgums at Sawpit Creek. Heritage Chalets and Cedar Cabins share the grounds with caravan, motorhome, camper-trailer and tent sites.
Perisher is 14 kilometres up the road, Thredbo is about 40 minutes away, and three walking tracks start at the gate. Back at the park, there’s a guest lounge, camp kitchen and drying room.
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Cabins, chalets and campsites
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Guest Kitchen & Lounge
A wood fire to come back to
The shared kitchen and lounge has two stoves with ovens, a microwave, sink, fridge, dining tables, lounge chairs and a free gas barbecue. In cold weather, the wood fire is the place to warm up.
- Kiosk and two amenity blocks with hot showers
- Laundry with coin-operated washers and dryers
- Undercover wash-up area, drying room and playground
- Picnic area and three walking trails from the park
Why Sawpit Creek
Stay among the snowgums at Sawpit Creek
Closest park to Perisher
Perisher, the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, is 14 kilometres up the road.
Campfires and wildlife
Every site and cabin has a fire pit. Check current park rules and fire restrictions before lighting a fire. Native birds are regular visitors.
Room for every setup
Choose a chalet, cabin, caravan site, motorhome site or a place to pitch your tent.
Trails from the gate
Waterfall, Sawpit and Pallaibo walks all start here, with the Education Centre 200 m away.
Mountain Highlights
Around the park
Guest Reviews
Checked September 2026 · ratings may changeWhat guests tell us
Google guests frequently highlight the location, helpful service, wildlife and access to the national park.
Google · 437 reviews (opens in a new tab) 8.4/10“Beautiful place, wish we could have stayed more.”
Eugenia · Booking.com · April 2026 (opens in a new tab) 9/10“Lovely cabins with huge windows and a very comfy bed. Great to have a carport.”
Suttie · Booking.com · April 2026 (opens in a new tab)Location & Getting Here
1400 Kosciuszko Road, Sawpit Creek
On the Kosciuszko Road between Jindabyne and Perisher, inside the national park boundary. Vehicle entry fees apply. Buy a pass at the entry booths or online from NSW National Parks.