Sawpit Creek
Must do
Nature in Sawpit Creek.
Sawpit Creek is a resort mid-way between Perisher and Jindabyne. At an altitude of 1,200 metres, it lies just under the alpine snowline.
About Sawpit Creek
Located just 15 km from Australia's largest ski resort, Perisher, Sawpit Creek is midway between Jindabyne and Perisher Valley. At 1200m altitude and located five km inside Kosciuszko National Park, it's a great place to enjoy the natural Australian bush and alpine wilderness areas. Sawpit Creek provides alternative acommodation to the bigger ski lodges of nearby snow resorts at Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass.
Be sure to navigate the Australian Alps Walking Track or learn more learn more about the region at the Kosciuszko Education Centre.
In summer, you can explore the scenic beauty of the Snowy Mountains. The Discovery Program at Kosciuszko National Park’s Education Centre in Jindabyne operates from December until January when it's a great time of the year to explore one fo the world's great national parks. You can enjoy sailing on Lake Jindabyne, fishing, boating and swimming. Don't miss a hike to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, admire Sawpit Creek waterfall or meander along the pretty Thredbo River. Other Snowy Mountains town nearby include Guthega and Smiggin Holes.
Events
There were no upcoming events for the town of Sawpit Creek. Below is a list of events for the surrounding Snowy Mountains region.
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- February
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Saturday 11 Feb 2012 Cooma Rodeo
Cooma Rural Australiana Championships Rodeo is an ABCRA Affiliated Rodeo. The event takes place in the rodeo arena at the ...
- Sunday 19 Feb 2012 Cooma Rotary Markets
- Sunday 19 Feb 2012 Flowing Festival
- Saturday 25 Feb 2012 Hyne Tumbafest
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- March
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Sunday 04 Mar 2012 Dalgety Show
The Dalgety Show offers animal stalls and pavilions with displays of cattle, sheep, goats and horse jumping and side show ...
- Saturday 10 Mar 2012 Cooma Show
- Saturday 17 Mar 2012 Bombala Show
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- April
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Friday 06 Apr 2012 Lake Light Sculpture
Lake Light Sculpture, Jindabyne is a free outdoor sculpture exhibition and competition held along the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne in ...
- Saturday 07 Apr 2012 Tumbarumba Annual Endurance Ride
- Saturday 14 Apr 2012 Mt Kosciuszko Festival - KOzzie Fest
- Saturday 28 Apr 2012 Festival of the Falling Leaf
Gallery
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Kosciuszko National Park landscape
Kosciuszko National Park landscape. Image Don Fuchs
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Walking, Kosciuszko National Park
Walking through Kosciuszko National Park. Image Mike Gebicki
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Kosciuszko Education Centre, Sawpit Creek
Environmental education at the Kosciuszko Education Centre in Sawpit Creek. Image Tourism Snowy Mountains








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