
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