Bogong Peaks Wilderness
NSW 2720 • New South Wales
About Bogong Peaks Wilderness
Bogong Peaks Wilderness is a designated wilderness locality within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, situated approximately 317 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Covering an expansive 256 square kilometres of subalpine and montane terrain, the area forms part of the Australian Alps and is included in the park's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The locality has no permanent population, existing solely as a protected natural environment managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The name 'Bogong' references the Bogong moth — a cultural and nutritional resource for Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years.
Bogong Peaks Wilderness is a destination for experienced bushwalkers, mountaineers, and wilderness adventurers seeking remote alpine landscapes. The area features rugged granite peaks, snow gum woodlands, subalpine meadows, and pristine mountain streams. Access requires considerable preparation, with the nearest service towns being Tumut (approximately 50 kilometres north) and Tumbarumba (approximately 45 kilometres west). The wilderness status prohibits permanent structures and motorised vehicles, making it one of NSW's most pristine and challenging natural environments.
Bogong Peaks Wilderness falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wilderness area — no permanent residents or infrastructure. Access tracks require high-clearance vehicles. Nearest towns: Tumbarumba (~45 km) and Tumut (~50 km).
No infrastructure. Access by foot via designated walking tracks only. Wilderness permit may be required.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lampe St
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Franklin Public School ICSEA 900Forest St
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Bundara Cres
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30-46 Capper Street
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Tumut High School ICSEA 919Bogong Place
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Tumut Public School ICSEA 976175-181 Wynyard St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bogong Peaks Wilderness by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bogong Peaks Wilderness Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bogong Peaks Wilderness" under Suburb