Valley Terminal +

	Trackhead signs at Valley Terminal +

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	Track Passing the Tennis Courts +

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	Bottom of the Bob Sled Run +

	Intersection east of bobsled +

	Walking up the steps beside the bobsled run +

	Steps beside the Bob sled run +

	The bobsled run +

	Top of the bobsled run +

	Following the Merritts Nature Track sign +

	Int of Merritts nature track and Bobsled link track +

	Crossing the bridge near Merritts chairlift +

	Crossing under Merritts Chairlift +

	Track wining up through the forest +

	Creek beside Birralee Bushcamp +

	Int of Merritts nature track and Birralee bushcamp tracks +

	Birralee Bushcamp +

	Creek beside Birralee Bushcamp +

	Steps Int of Merritts nature track and Sundowner service trail +

	Tree trunk beside track +

	Fungus on Merrits Nature Track +

	Walking along Merritts Nature Track +

	Moss on Merrits Nature Track +

	Water cascading below the weir +

	crossing the metal bridge +

	String Bark +

	passing another bench +

	Walking up a ski run in summer +

	Looking down the Thredbo Valley from near the Snowgums midstation +

	Meadnow Nature Track sign +

	Walking under the chairlift +

	Walking under the Kosciuszko Express chairlift +

	Boundary of a ski run +

	Recycling of signs to make a track +

	Alpine tree trunk +

	Meadows Nature Track +

	Life close up on the Meadows Nature Track +

	Crossing a creek on the Meadows Nature Track +

	Mossy creek +

	A small weir on Meadows Nature Track +

	Walking along the Meadows Nature Track +

	Following signs on the Meadows Nature Track +

	Tall forest on the Meadows Nature Track +

	Walking down the True Blue ski run +

	Walking down the Tru Blue ski run into Thredbo Village +

	Top of Village trail footpath +

	Walking down the Village trail footpath +

	Path leading to the village beside the True Blue Ski Run +

	Valley Terminal Building +

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Drive to Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift
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Covered in snow & closed part of the year	Alt = 1450 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. Part of this walk is used as a groomed winter ski run. This walk is closed and should not be attempted when there is a chance of significant snow on the ground.

(0 km) Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift to Bottom of bobsled run Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 225 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -13 m
From the entrance to the ticket sales for the Kosciuszko Express chairlift[1], this walk follows the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign. The walk leads around the car park and past the picnic area to follow another 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[2] along the footpath, leading beside the tennis courts[3]. The footpath continues past the tennis courts[4] and then heads up a ramp[5] and to the other side of the building at the bottom of the bobsled run.

Thredbo Bobsled	Alt = 1365 m
With a twisting and turning path more than 700m long, this luge-style track is a great summer activity for the family to enjoy whilst staying in Thredbo. Offering individual rides or day passes, allowing you to enjoy this fun ride as many times as you want as you whizz down the mountain on your cart, controlling your speed with a neat hand-break system. More info

(0.23 km) Bottom of bobsled run to Int of Bobsled service trail and Merritts nature track Track: Moderate - footpath	Length = 108 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -5 m
Continue straight: From the bobsled building[6], this walk follows the paved footpath along side the bobsled run[7] (to your left) whilst keeping the valley to your right. Soon the footpath leads into the bush[8] and then comes to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[9] (pointing up to the left).

(0.33 km) Int of Bobsled service trail and Merritts nature track to Int of Merritts nature track and Bobsled service trail Track: Hard - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 231 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 43 m	Descent = 0 m
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[10] up the steps which bend to the right. The steep steps and track leads up through the bush and pass beside the bobsled run[11], then lead to a clear intersection with a management trail, marked with an arrow post[12]. Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow marker gently uphill along the management trail[13], keeping the bobsled run to your left[14]. Just near the top of the bobsled run[15], the trail leads to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[16] (and track on your right).

(0.56 km) Int of Merritts nature track and Bobsled service trail to Int of Merritts nature track and Merritts chairlift service trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 165 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -6 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[17] up along the track leading through the bush (and away from the bobsled). The track leads up some gentle steps and soon comes to a clear intersection[18] with another management trail, marked with an arrow post[19]. Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide management trail down the hill[20] and across the flat timber bridge[21]. The walk then follows the trail up the hill for a short distance, coming to a three-way intersection with a couple of 'Merritts Nature Track' signposts[22][23].

(0.73 km) Int of Merritts nature track and Merritts chairlift service trail to Int of Merritts nature track and Birralee bushcamp tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 126 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[24] uphill along the narrow track and immediately passes under Merritts Chairlift[25]. The track then leads into the denser forest with tall snow gums[26]. The track leads up near the creek to a signposted intersection marked with both a 'Birralee Bush Camp'[27] and 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[28] (with a bridge to the left[29]).

(0.86 km) Int of Merritts nature track and Birralee bushcamp tracks to Birralee Bushcamp Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 53 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -1 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Birralee Bush Camp' sign[30] across the creek using the footbridge. The bridge bends over the mossy creek[31] then the track bends left to reveal the campsite and picnic area[32]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

Birralee Bush camp	Alt = 1429 m
Birralee bush camp is a signposted[33] clearing just on the other side of a small creek[34] from Merrits Nature Track (north of Merritts chairlift). Accessed by a bridge[35], this flat clearing has a picnic table[36] and a bench seat[37] and access to the creek[38] (treat water before drinking). This is naturally shaded, making a great place to cool off and rest on hot days.

(0.86 km) Int of Merritts nature track and Birralee bushcamp tracks to Int of Merritts nature track and Sundowner service trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 83 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 12 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[39] up the gentle hill whilst keeping the mossy creek to your left[40]. The track heads up a series of gentle steps, then a last short climb[41] leads to a wide clearing with the Sundowner ski run, opposite a large water tank[42].

(0.94 km) Int of Merritts nature track and Sundowner service trail to Int of weir track and Merritts nature track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 145 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 34 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the intersection (with the water tank[43] on your right and safety barriers[44] to your left), this walk follows the blue arrow marker[45] uphill along the track. The track winds gently up through the tall snow gum[46] and mossy forest[47], keeping the creek a short distance through to your left. Just before a metal bridge[48], the track comes to a three-way intersection[49] (with a short track on the right, leading to a weir[50]).

(1.08 km) Int of weir track and Merritts nature track to Weir Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 15 m	Time =
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the narrower track[51], keeping the creek a short distance to your left. The track leads a short distance to the concrete weir[52][53] (no swimming). (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then veer right to continue along this walk.)

Thredbo Village Weir	Alt = 1473 m
The Thredbo Weir can be found on the Merritts Nature Track, along a creek that flows from the Rams Head Range. The weir is used to supply water to the village below.

(1.08 km) Int of weir track and Merritts nature track to Int of Merritts and Meadows nature tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 231 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 37 m	Descent = -8 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk crosses the creek using the metal bridge[54]. At the bench seat[55], the track bends left and starts to climb steeply up the steps through the tall stringybark forest[56]. The track winds and passes a couple of switch-backs[57], passing another bench seat[58] partway up. The track continues to climb, then flattens out at yet another bench seat[59] (a good hint to take a rest). Here, the track heads along the now fairly flat track for a short time[60], to come to a well signposted three-way intersection with the 'Merritts Nature Track' and the 'Meadows Nature Track'[61].

(1.31 km) Int of Merritts and Meadows nature tracks to Snowgums midstation int Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 152 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 23 m	Descent = -5 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[62] south along the track, keeping the valley to your left. Soon the walk comes to a clearing (ski run) and another 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[63] where this walk turns right and heads up the grassy hill[64]. At the crest, this walk passes another 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[65] and comes to an intersection with a gravel management trail (just before the chairlift)[66].

(1.47 km) Snowgums midstation int to Creek Crossing Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 580 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 17 m	Descent = -66 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[67] (behind the 'Merritts Nature Track' sign[68]) across the grass and under Snowgums Chairlift[69]. Heading a bit uphill, this walk soon passes an arrow post[70] then another 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[71] beside the trees. Following this sign, the walk crosses another ski run and heads under Kosciuszko Express chairlift[72], passing yet another 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[73]. Here the walk starts heading gently downhill, and just after passing a line of trees, the track bends left to head downhill[74]. The walk then follows an arrow post across the ski run and under Ramshead chairlift[75] to find a grassy management trail beside the trees[76] and an intersection marked with a 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[77], up to the right (next to a snow making pole[78]). Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[79] along the narrow track[80] to follow the timber duckboards. The timber duckboards (interestingly, made from recycled signposts[81]) lead though the snow gum forest[82]. The timber soon gives way to dirt track for about 80m, then the walk crosses a timber bridge[83] over a small mossy creek[84] to a bench seat[85], inviting you for a rest.

Creek Crossing	Alt = 1467 m
A wooded forest surrounds this gully, providing a shaded, moist environment that encourages the prolific growth of moss on the rocks[86]. The small creek cascades down the many rocks and through the small pools. At this creek crossing, the walk crosses the unnamed creek using a flat timber bridge[87]. One the western side is a bench seat[88], making a pleasant place to enjoy this serene spot. Just south of the crossing is a small stone and concrete weir[89].

(2.05 km) Creek Crossing to Upper Riverside link intersection Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 130 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -20 m
Continue straight: From the bench seat[90], this walk follows the track away from the bridge, heading downstream[91]. The main track soon bends right at the arrow post[92] (the short track on the left leads to the small weir[93]). The track leads down a few steps[94] and after about 60m, crosses a small timber bridge[95]. The track then leaves the forest to find a three-way intersection[96] with a management trail, where a 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[97] points back into the forest.

(2.18 km) Upper Riverside link intersection to Top of Village trail footpath Track: Hard - servicetrail	Length = 627 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -61 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[98] downhill and across the bridged creek[99], following the grassy management trail. The trail gently undulates around the side of the hill and after crossing a smaller creek[100], the walk stays left, following the main trail uphill[101]. The trail soon leaves the bush and comes to a 'T' intersection with a ski run, marked with an arrow post[102]. Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the wide grassy ski run towards the houses[103]. The trail leads past a couple of arrow posts[104] as the trail bends left, passing the houses to come to an intersection with a metal footpath (on your right) where the metal railing meets the timber fence[105]. This intersection is marked with a 'Meadows Nature Track' sign[106].

(2.8 km) Top of Village trail footpath to Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift Track: Hard - footpath	Length = 255 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -25 m
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the metal footpath, keeping the timber fence (and ski run) to your left[107]. The path leads down a series of steps and past a platform with a seat[108], soon coming to a paved path[109] at the end of the timber fence. This walk follows the path down in front of some buildings[110] to find some large maps[111] and the entrance to the chairlift station[112].

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

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	28.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne	(02) 6457 2233	29.9 km
Wilderness Sports	Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne	1800 654 168	29.9 km
Snowy Camping World	106 Sharp St , Cooma	(02) 6452 2729	79.5 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor	56 Wynyard St , Tumut	(02) 6947 1100	134 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Meadows Nature Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Meadows Nature Track Click to re-center search
2	KHN02	Fire Tower MT YOUNGAL	21 km (to the NW)
2	1227833	Commsite INGEBIRAH TRIG	21 km (to the SE)
1	1227830	Country Energy/Monaro County Council Site JINDERBOINE HILL	34 km (to the ENE)
3	EUC03	Bald Hill via EUCUMBENE	49 km (to the NNE)
6	MSS06	C & E Tower MT SELDOM SEEN	67 km (to the S)

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 wx71041

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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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