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Khancoban to Kiandra: Tooma Road, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales
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Drives New South Wales, Australia The Snowy Mountains and Canberra

Khancoban to Kiandra: Tooma Road

Tooma Road, Swampy Plains Creek Road, Goat Ridge Road · Alpine Way junction → Link Road

Twisty48 mi1 hr 20 min9,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 5,200 ftOne way
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The drive

This mountain road runs 78 km (48 mi) from the Alpine Way junction near Khancoban over Swampy Plains Creek Road and Tooma Road to Cabramurra, then along Link Road to the Snowy Mountains Highway at Kiandra. It is a drive through the Snowy Scheme country, with about 9,000 feet of climb on moderate bends.

Between Khancoban and Cabramurra the road crosses two dams used in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, and the Ogilvies Creek picnic area near Tooma Dam is the park's suggested lunch stop. Cabramurra is described as Australia's highest town. Link Road then carries on across the high country to Kiandra.

The road is closed in winter between Khancoban and Cabramurra, so it is a spring, summer and autumn drive.

Along the way

  1. Alpine Way junction (Swampy Plains Creek Road)
  2. Cabramurra
  3. Link Road (Snowy Mountains Highway)
Elevation
9,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 5,200 ft
Alpine Way junctionLink Road
Curves
Mostly moderate, with two twisty stretches
Alpine Way junctionLink Road
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The Khancoban to Cabramurra section is closed in winter, from the June long weekend to the October long weekend.
  • A national park vehicle entry fee applies, with a higher winter rate; passes are sold at the Khancoban Visitor Centre vending machines, open 24 hours.
  • Check NSW National Parks alerts, since some roads and trails close for weather or park management.

Khancoban to Cabramurra section closed in winter, from the June long weekend to the October long weekend (2026: 5 June to 2 October). Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NSW National Parks: Kosciuszko alerts.

Questions about this drive

Is the Khancoban to Cabramurra road open in winter?

No. NSW National Parks closes the Khancoban to Cabramurra road in winter, from the June long weekend to the October long weekend.

How long does the drive from Khancoban to Kiandra take?

Khancoban to Kiandra via Tooma Road, Cabramurra and Link Road is 78 km (48 mi) and takes about 1 hr 20 min.

What is Cabramurra?

Cabramurra is described by NSW National Parks as Australia's highest town, on the road between Khancoban and Kiandra.

Is there a fee on the Khancoban to Kiandra drive?

Yes. Kosciuszko National Park charges a per-vehicle entry fee on this road, with a higher rate in winter.

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Map of Khancoban to Kiandra: Tooma Road, from Alpine Way junction to Link Road