Sawpit Creek picnic area

Sawpit Creek Picnic Area in Kosciuszko National Park is a popular spot for picnics and barbecues.

It is easily accessible from Jindabyne and located next to the Sawpit Creek, surrounded by stunning black sallee gums.

Visitors to Sawpit Creek Picnic Area can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. They can have a picnic or barbecue lunch beside the tranquil Sawpit Creek. There are also three walking tracks available.

The Waterfall walk is a short and easy 20-minute walk that takes visitors through snow gums and offers views of a stunning waterfall.

The Sawpit walk is another short and easy 20-minute walk that allows visitors to enjoy a peaceful walk through the forest, with the chance of spotting kangaroos.

For those looking for a longer walk, the Pallaibo track takes about three hours and offers the opportunity to wander through wetlands and potentially spot birds like Australian wood ducks, water hens, and straw-necked ibis.

The best time to visit Sawpit Creek Picnic Area is from December to February during the summer season, when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities. For visitors interested in skiing, the winter season from June to September is the best time to visit.

To get to Sawpit Creek Picnic Area, visitors can take the Alpine Way in Kosciuszko National Park. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from Jindabyne, a 2-hour and 40-minute drive from Canberra, and a 5-hour and 30-minute drive from Sydney. There is a car park available for visitors, but no public transport to the picnic area.