Blue Waterholes campground

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Two men walk past a green tent at Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo:
Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/DPIE
Exterior of toilet at Blue Waterholes campground, High Plains area of Kosciuszko National Park.
Blue Waterholes creek and cave, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/DPIE
Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold/DPIE
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Kosciuszko National Park

18 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 7:05 pm

Official alerts
  • Closed areasUntil 27 Nov 2026

    Blue Waterholes campground closed for upgrade work

    Blue Waterholes campground is closed until Friday 27th November 2026 for significant upgrades. Alternative campgrounds include Magpie Flat campground and Cooleman Mountain campground. Public access will still be permitted to Blue Waterholes day use area to access Clarke and Nichols Gorge walking tracks

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.

About

This beautifully positioned campground is the perfect place to stay if you're planning to hike the Clarke Gorge and Nichols Gorge walking tracks, and explore the nature and historic huts in the Northern Plains and Wilderness area of Kosciuszko National Park.

From the campsite there are lovely views of the limestone cliffs and rock formations of Clarke Gorge and Cave Creek. Wander down the short track to the turquoise waterhole that gives the campground its name. It's a great spot to paddle your feet and enjoy a picnic on a hot summer's day, as kangaroos cast a curious eye and eagles soar overhead.

Nearby campgrounds at Cooleman Mountain, Cooinbil and Long Plain offer alternative places to stay in the popular summer months.

Know before you go

Part of Kosciuszko National Park

High Plains area · Kosciuszko National Park

Escape to Blue Waterholes campground, the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors, with hiking, caves and Kosciuszko National Park's northern wilderness on its doorstep.

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Carpark

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood

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What this place offers

Two men walk past a green tent at Blue Waterholes campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo:

Camping beside my vehicle

Escape to Blue Waterholes campground, the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors, with hiking, caves and Kosciuszko National Park's northern wilderness on its doorstep.

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

Visit website

Tumut Region Visitor Centre

02 6947 7025tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au

The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720

Where you'll be

Blue Waterholes Trail

Cooleman NSW 2611

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