Gunuma Lodge is located at 8 Plum Pine Rd, Smiggin Holes, within the Perisher Resort in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW.

Driving from Jindabyne

  • Follow Kosciuszko Road for approximately 30 km to Smiggin Holes.
  • In winter, NPWS does not allow overnight parking in Perisher Valley or Smiggin Holes (June to October long weekends).
  • If you have a booked Gunuma parking space, drive to the lodge to unload and park as directed.

Alternative parking and access

1. Bullocks Flat Skitube Terminal

  • Located on Alpine Way (about 15 minutes from Jindabyne).
  • Free parking year-round.
  • Take the Skitube to Perisher, then the free shuttle bus to Smiggins.
  • Skitube travels 8.5 km in 10 minutes through the Ramshead Range (6.3 km underground) — Australia’s longest ski lift!
  • Last uphill train from Bullocks Flat: 10:00 pm (Fri, Sat, Tue) or 8:00 pm (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun).

Oversnow transfer option:

  • 4Site Transfers operate from Perisher Skitube to Smiggins, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Book at the 4Site desk in the Perisher Skitube Terminal or call 02 6412 2244.

2. Sawpit Creek

  • Free parking, 16 km from Smiggins.
  • Arrange a lift with another member or use a shuttle service.

Shuttle and valet services

Several services offer door-to-door transport from Jindabyne and surrounding areas:

  • Snowy Mountain Shuttles – Year-round transport to Thredbo, Perisher, Smiggins, and the Skitube. Vehicles range from 7-seat 4WDs to 15-seat mini-buses. Tel: 0497 888 444.
  • Sawpit Valet Service – $280 return, includes vehicle collection and delivery. Tel: 0452 578 154.
  • Snowlink Park & Ride – Private transfers from free Jindabyne parking to Perisher, Smiggins, Thredbo, or Guthega. Tel: 0438 385 961.
  • Snowy Access – Private transfers from Jindabyne and surrounds. Tel: 0497 827 339.
  • Cooma Coaches – Hourly service from Jindabyne to Perisher, $14.50 per person, luggage allowed if booked.
  • Jindabyne Motors Alpine Charters – Limited day bus service, bookings essential. Tel: 02 6456 7340 or 0414 400 378.

Public transport

  • Transport NSW bus operates from Jindabyne to Perisher in winter.
  • Coach services also run from Sydney, Canberra, and the Snowy Mountains Airport to Jindabyne or Bullocks Flat, with connections to Perisher.
  • More transport options – here

Inside Perisher Resort

  • Free Perisher–Smiggins shuttle runs every 15 minutes between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm in winter.
  • Pick-up points:
    • Perisher Valley Skitube Terminal turning circle
    • Metal bridge outside Smiggins Hotel