looking down towards the village +

	top of the tbar +

	Historic ski lift +

	view from top of ridge +

	top of kangaroo ridge chairlift +

	Trig station ontop of Mt Stilwell +

	view from the top of mt stilwell +

	views from the lookdown +

	winding up through the snowgums +

	charlottes pass dam +

	bottom of kangaroo ridge chairlift +

	charlottes pass village +

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Drive to Bottom of Basin Poma lift
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Covered in snow part of the year	Alt = 1838 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 carry 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. Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.

Charlotte Pass Village	Alt = 1762 m
Charlotte Pass is a small village consisting mostly of resorts and hotels, and a number of neighbouring ski runs. This small township is located a stone's throw from the end of Kosciuszko Road, where the turning circle and public toilets were put in place after the last stretch of the road (that winds down across the Snowy River and up to Rawsons Pass via Seamans Hut) was closed to public vehicles. More info

(0 km) Bottom of Basin Poma lift to Top of Pulpit Tbar Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 512 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 103 m	Descent = 0 m
From the bottom of the Basin Poma lift, this walk follows the grassy management trail which winds along the side of the hill. The walk turns up the ridge towards the top of the Pulpit T-bar and leaves the management trail as it fades out. The walk continues up the ridge to the top of the Pulpit T-bar.

(0.51 km) Top of Pulpit Tbar to Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 651 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 61 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left: From the top of the Tbar[1], the walk follows the clear track up the ridge line towards the rusty ruins of an old ski lift[2]. The track soon passes in front of the old lift[3] and then continues to climb up a series of stone steps winding between the granite boulders and snow gums[4]. The track enjoys wide views down over Charlotte Pass village to your left[5]. The track continues up to come a metal platform and lookout[6] (on your right) just near the top of the Kangaroo Ridge Chairlift[7].

Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform	Alt = 1923 m
At the top of the Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lies a steel platform. This partially fenced lookout offers broad views to the north-west over the Snowy River valley and across the Main Range. From the chairlift, there are also views down to Charlotte Pass Village[8].

(1.16 km) Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform to Mt Stilwell Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 1.06 km	Time = 22 mins
	Climb = 119 m	Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: From the Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform[9], this walk heads south, behind the chairlift station[10][11] and along the grassy track[12], keeping Charlotte Pass village to your left. The track leads up between some granite boulders and becomes much clearer again. Here the track winds gently uphill and up a series of stone steps[13] before heading down across a valley and over two small metal grate bridges[14]. About 100m after the second metal grate the track leads to a rocky and boggy hollow[15]. From here the track narrows[16] and starts to round Mt Stilwell (to your right). The track continues to bend right to the side of Stilwell saddle (where you can see down to the snow poles on your left). Here the fainter track leads almost straight up the side of Mt Stilwell[17] heading for the rocky summit marked with a metal trig[18]. Near the top the walk climbs over the granite boulders[19] to find the summit[20] and the impressive 360 degree view.

Mt Stilwell	Alt = 2034 m
At approximately 2040m above sea level[21], Mt Stilwell is the highest peak in the ridge line winding around the southern side of Charlotte Pass village. With arguably one of the best views in the Kosciusko National Park, Mt Stilwell's peak looks down at the village, and out across the main range to Headley Tarn, Blue Lake and Mt Twynam, and the Snowy River. There is also the lower half of an old trig point located at the peak which, when whole, was used for navigation.

(2.22 km) Mt Stilwell to Village Lookdown saddle Track: Hard - undefined	Length = 899 m	Time = 21 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = -69 m
Turn around: From the top of Mt Stilwell[22], this walk heads south-east down towards the saddle[23]. About two thirds of the way down to the saddle, this walk ignores the clear track that veers left (around the side of Mt Stillwell) and continues straight down the side of the hill, following a very faint track down into the saddle to pass a snowpole line[24]. The route continues east up the other side for just shy of 200m, winding through the rock outcrops to near the top of a small hill. Here the walk continues east along the grassy ridgeline for another 450m to come to an intersection with a track (on your left) on the far side of the next saddle.

(3.12 km) Village Lookdown saddle to Village Lookdown Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - undefined	Length = 83 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -3 m
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads east gently uphill, passing what appears to be the remains of a demolished ski lift[25] for about 80m to come to a rocky outcrop on the side of the ridge with views north into the valley (and to the Main Range)[26], known as Charlotte Pass village lookdown[27]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)

Charlotte Pass Village Lookdown	Alt = 1981 m
The Charlotte Pass village lookdown is located on the ridge line east of Mt Stilwell, where the remains of what appears to be an old Tbar lift leading down into the valley to the south are located. From the lookdown you can also see all the way across to the tall cliffs behind Blue Lake and to Mt Twynam in the distance.

(3.12 km) Village Lookdown saddle to Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 896 m	Time = 32 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -184 m
Turn left : From the saddle, this walk follows the narrow grassy track north-west down the side of the ridge[28]. The track winds down through the open for about 300m, then passes through a snowgum forest for about 500m[29], (passing a snowpole line about halfway down the hill). At the bottom of the hill, this walk crosses the small creek then heads up a short climb (over a metal pipe[30]) to come to a T-intersection with the Charlotte Pass dam management trail.

(4.01 km) Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks to Charlotte Pass Dam Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 153 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 17 m	Descent = -1 m
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk follows the faint grassy management trail, winding south-west up the hill and alongside the creek. The walk follows the snow poles as it winds up the hill to the small dam above Charlotte Pass village. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then continue straight to continue along this walk.)

Charlotte Pass Dam	Alt = 1817 m
Charlotte Pass Dam is a relatively small store of water in the upper reaches of Spencers Creek, and a short stroll south from the Charlotte Pass village.

(4.01 km) Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks to Bottom of Kangaroo Ridge chairlift Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 236 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -27 m
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the grassy management trail, heading down the hill towards the chairlift. The trail follows this down to the bottom of Kangaroo Ridge chairlift.

Drive from Bottom of Kangaroo Ridge chairlift
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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	23.7 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne	(02) 6457 2233	25.8 km
Wilderness Sports	Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne	1800 654 168	25.8 km
Snowy Camping World	106 Sharp St , Cooma	(02) 6452 2729	74.6 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor	56 Wynyard St , Tumut	(02) 6947 1100	126.5 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop Click to re-center search
2	KHN02	Fire Tower MT YOUNGAL	20 km (to the WNW)
2	1227833	Commsite INGEBIRAH TRIG	26 km (to the SSE)
1	1227830	Country Energy/Monaro County Council Site JINDERBOINE HILL	30 km (to the E)
3	EUC03	Bald Hill via EUCUMBENE	41 km (to the NNE)
3	MTI03	Broadcast/Comms Site Mt Ikes via TUMBARUMBA	69 km (to the NNW)

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 ) Wed       19° Wind easing. Partly cloudy. Thu 7°|19° Partly cloudy. Fri 7°|16° Mostly sunny. Sat 0°|13° Mostly sunny.

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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