Car park C at Ski Tube +

	Bullocks Track trackhead +

	Nearing Int of Bullocks Walking and car park tracks +

	Int of Bullocks Walking and car park tracks +

	Boulder beside the Bullocks Walking track +

	Bullocks Walking track +

	Bridge over small creek +

	Walking past the water monitoring station +

	Bullocks Hut sign pointing towards rail bridge +

	Track passing under rail bridge +

	Thredbo River +

	Ruins on north side of Thredbo River +

	Looking south across the Thredbo River +

	Old steam engine at Bullocks Flat +

	Clearing at Bullocks Hut +

	Stable at Bullocks Hut +

	Inside Bullocks Hut stable +

	Shed at Bullocks Hut +

	Window at Bullocks Hut +

	Inside one of the buildings at Bullocks Hut +

	Bullocks Hut +

	Looking along Thredbo River from Bullocks Hut +

	Front of Bullocks Hut +

	Bullocks Hut +

	Inside Bullocks Hut +

	Bullocks Hut +

	Inside Bullocks Hut +

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Bullocks Flat carpark C
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Covered in snow part of the year	Alt = 1597 m
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

(0 km) Bullocks Flat carpark C to Int of Bullocks Walking and car park tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 89 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = 0 m
From the western side of car park 'C'[1] at Bullocks Flat Skitube station, this walk follows the 'Bullocks Track' sign[2] down the steps. At the bottom of the steps, the walk continues straight to follow the wide track into the bush[3]. The track soon bends right and comes to a signposted 'T' intersection[4].

(0.09 km) Int of Bullocks Walking and car park tracks to Bullocks Loop bridge intersection Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 340 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -15 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bullocks Hut 600m' sign[5] gently downhill along the gravel path. The trail winds through the bush and soon passes between some large granite boulders[6], then after about 270m, the walk heads left at a 'T' intersection[7] with a management trail, and comes to an intersection just before signpost and timber bridge[8].

(0.43 km) Bullocks Loop bridge intersection to SE corner of Skitube bridge Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 218 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -5 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bullocks Hut 300m' sign across the bridge[9]. The grassy track bends left[10] and heads over a small rise, before bending right and following the wide gravel track (past the water monitoring station[11]). Soon the walk veers left to follow the 'Bullocks Hut' sign[12] along the paved footpath and under the rail bridge[13]. Just on the other side of the bridge, this walk comes to a signposted three-way intersection[14].

Skitube - Alpine Railway	Alt = 1117 m
The Skitube is an electric rack railway which provides access between Bullocks Flat, Perisher and Blue Cow ski fields. The journey starts across the bridge over Thredbo River, then covers a distance of 8.5km, of which 6.3km is underground in the Bilston and Blue Cow tunnels. Construction of the railway began in 1984, and the complete line was officially opened in 1988[15]. There are 11 passenger cars in total, of which 4 are motor cars - each with four 301 kW traction motors, making them the most powerful rack railway vehicles in the world[16]. The braking system is mixed regenerative and rheostatic. Prices are around $48 for an adult return fare. Schedules vary throughout the year. More info

(0.65 km) SE corner of Skitube bridge to Steam Engine Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 311 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -3 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill, away from the river and face of the 'River Walk' sign[17], keeping the rail bridge to your right[18]. The walk heads up the hill and bends sharply right, finding the 'Pedestrian Access...' sign[19]. Here, the walk follows the footpath along the bridge and over Thredbo River[20]. On the other side of the bridge, the walk follows the posts and the 'River Walk' sign[21] right and under the bridge[22]. Just past the bridge, this walk follows the grassy track up to the right[23], passing around the edge of a small dam[24]. Soon after the dam, the walk turns left to head away from the trail line towards the grassy clearing[25]. The walk crosses a small creek[26], then finds the rusty steam engine[27] and a few other scattered historic items. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)

Steam Engine	Alt = 1121 m
On the northern side of the Thredbo River at Bullocks Flat is a large, open area, still home to some historic items. Here you will find a rusty portable steam engine[28], chains[29], wheels[30] and a small dam[31]. These items are left over from the late 1910’s when Ned Irwin established and operated a sawmill here. He would process the Alpine Ash trees that had been cut from the surrounding hills. There was another mill operating at the nerby Sawpit Creek since the mid to late 1800’s[32]. During the 1850's some gold mining was also undertaken at this site, but it proved not a very popular site. [33].

(0.65 km) SE corner of Skitube bridge to Bullocks Hut Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 99 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Bullocks Hut' sign[34], keeping the river to your left and passing over a metal grate. The track almost immediately comes to another three-way intersection with a timber post[35] and opening in the fence (on your right). Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the river, through the gap in the fence[36] to the large grassy clearing. The walk heads left through the clearing (passing the toilet, on your right) to come to a series of buildings[37], the last of which is Bullocks Hut[38].

Bullocks Hut	Alt = 1117 m
Bullocks Hut is a cement block house, built in 1934 as a fishing lodge for Dr Bullock. Extra buildings were added to the substantial house over the following decades. The hut has been managed by NPWS since 1969, and was fully renovated when the nearby Skitube was built in the early 90s.[39] Bullocks Hut has bunk beds[40][41], tiled floors, a stainless steel food preparation area with sink[42], as well as a nearby toilet[43] and stables building[44]. A popular spot for day visits. The hut and grounds are available for hire for events such as wedding, please respect the space of other people using this site. More info

Drive from Bullocks Flat carpark C
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Campsites in the park
Black Perry Rest area
Blue Waterholes Picnic and camping Grounds
Bradneys Gap Camping area
Buddong Falls
Clover Flat camping area
Cooinbil Camping area
Cooleman Mountain Camping Area
Coonara Point Camping Area
Denison Camping area
Geehi Picnic Camping Ground
Ghost Gully Camping Ground
Half-way Flat camping area
Humes Crossing Camping area
Island Bend Camping area
Jacobs River Picnic And Camping Area
Jounama Creek Camping Area
Leather Barrel Picnic And Camping Area
Log Bridge Creek Camping area
Long Plain Hut Camping Area
Ngarigo Picnic And Camping Area
OHares Rest Area
Pinch River Camping area
Ravine Camping area
Rock Flat Camping Area
Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Running waters Camping area
Scotchies Yard Camping area
The Pines Camping Area
Thredbo Diggings Camping area
Three Mile Dam Camping area
Tom Groggin Picnic And Camping Area
Wares Yards Camping Ground
Willis Camping Area
Yarrangobilly Village Camping Area
Yachting Point Camping area
Yolde Camping Area
No Name camping area


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre	Thredbo Turnoff, Jindabyne	(02) 6456 2922	14.3 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne	(02) 6457 2233	16.3 km
Wilderness Sports	Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne	1800 654 168	16.3 km
Snowy Camping World	106 Sharp St , Cooma	(02) 6452 2729	65.6 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor	56 Wynyard St , Tumut	(02) 6947 1100	128.3 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bullocks Hut.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bullocks Hut Click to re-center search
1	1227830	Country Energy/Monaro County Council Site JINDERBOINE HILL	20 km (to the ENE)
2	1227833	Commsite INGEBIRAH TRIG	23 km (to the S)
2	KHN02	Fire Tower MT YOUNGAL	29 km (to the W)
3	EUC03	Bald Hill via EUCUMBENE	38 km (to the NNE)
4	VL2OR_4	CB Repeater Site 20 km S of Cooma SOUTH BROTHER	61 km (to the E)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Monaro Alpine fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Tue       16° Mostly sunny. Wed 2°|18° Sunny. Thu 4°|20° Mostly sunny. Fri 9°|25° Late rain at times.

Kosciuszko National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Kosciuszko National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Thredbo Diggings campground closed to caravans
Thredbo Diggings campground is currently closed to all caravans and camping trailers due to continuing wet conditions. There will be limited sites available for tents. Caravans and camping trailer sites are available at Ngarigo, Island Bend and Tom Groggin campgrounds. For more information please phone (02) 6450 5620.

Closed areas: Island Bend campground partially closed due to maintenance
Partial closure of Island Bend campground due to maintenance. Camp sites are now available at the lower camp at Island Bend in Kosciuszko National Park. Other sites have been fenced and will remain closed for 6 to 12 months following capping works to ameliorate the asbestos risk and to allow for revegetation. Please observe all signs and closures. For more information, please contact Andrew Miller at the NPWS Jindabyne Office or on 0427 437391 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page. Download a map of the closed area.

Closed areas: Winter road closures
The following roads will be closed until the October long weekend, unless weather allows them to be opened in late September:

• Behrs Flat trail
• Blue Waterholes trail
• Broken Cart trail
• Bullocks Hill trail
• Cabramurra - Khancoban Road (KNP5)
• Cumberland trail
• Four Mile Hill trail
• Geehi Dam Road (Olsen's Road)
• Goobragandra Powerline Road
• Kings Cross Road
• Link Road
• Long Plain Road
• Major Clews Road
• Manjar Road
• Perisher to Charlotte Pass
• Pocket Saddle Road
• Port Phillip trail
• Tantangra Dam Road
• Three Mile Dam access trails
• Davies Plain track

and all associated subsidiary roads and access trails.
The Murray River crossing into Victoria at Tom Groggin campground is closed until 29 October 2015 due to winter road closures by Parks Victoria. There will be no access into Davies Plain, Mt Pinnibar and Tom Groggin fire trails in the Victorian Alpine National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on (02) 6497 7025 or the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on (02) 6450 5600, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track reopening Sunday 27 September 2015
Sections 1 and 2 (Thredbo to Ngarigo) of the Thredbo Valley track will be reopening on Sunday 27 September 2015. The track from The Diggings to Skitube- Bullocks Flat, Bullocks Hut and Lake Crackenback Resort will remain open. The Bullocks and Muzzlewood tracks will also remain open. For more information, please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on (02) 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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