Best Maps for Kosciuszko National Park

by Christopher O'Keeffe July 26, 2026

Kosciuszko National Park is a landscape of high ridges, alpine plains, deep valleys and long distances, where the right map can transform how the country is understood. No single map can reveal it all. A complete mapping kit may combine detailed 1:25,000 topographic sheets, a 1:50,000 alpine map, broader 1:100,000 coverage, and a touring or wall map to show how the Main Range, Jagungal, Kiandra, Jindabyne and the wider Snowy Mountains connect as one remarkable alpine landscape.

Kosciuszko National Park is too large, too mountainous and too varied to be understood through a single map.

From Mount Kosciuszko and the Main Range to the Jagungal Wilderness.

From Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass to Geehi and Khancoban.

From Kiandra and Long Plain to Tantangara and Yarrangobilly.

From Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene to Tom Groggin and the Victorian border.

The landscape changes constantly.

High alpine ridges descend into snow gum woodland.

Broad plains give way to steep valleys.

Tiny mountain streams become major rivers.

Roads that look close together on a screen may be separated by ridges, river valleys and large areas of remote country.

This is exactly the sort of landscape for which topographic maps were designed.

Mapworld carries Kosciuszko coverage across several levels:

• NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps

• NSW 1:50,000 Topographic Maps

• Australia 1:100,000 Geoscience Topographic Maps

• New South Wales Maps, Guides, Road Atlases and Wall Maps

The important question is therefore not simply:

What is the best map of Kosciuszko National Park?

It is:

Which part of Kosciuszko are you exploring, and what scale is appropriate for that journey?

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Best Maps for Kosciuszko National Park: Quick Recommendations

Purpose	Recommended Map
Best detailed scale for bushwalking	NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps
Main Range and Perisher	Perisher Valley 8525-2S
Jagungal Wilderness	Jagungal 8525-1S
Kiandra	Kiandra 8526-2N
Yarrangobilly	Yarrangobilly 8526-1S
Tantangara	Tantangara 8626-3N
Jindabyne	Jindabyne 8625-3S
Best single map for the Main Range	Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000
Best broad park activity map	Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban
Best map for northern Kosciuszko	Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map
Best regional planning scale	Australia 1:100,000 Topographic Maps
Best broad Snowy Mountains map	Snowy Mountains Central Cooma–Khancoban
Best road touring map	South East New South Wales Hema Map
Best statewide overview	New South Wales Hema State Map
Best detailed wall map	Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map
Best statewide wall map	New South Wales Hema Laminated Wall Map
Best historical display map	Kosciusko Historical Wall Map 1945

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Which Scale Do You Need?

Kosciuszko National Park is an excellent example of why map scale matters.

1:25,000

At 1:25,000:

1 cm on the map represents 250 metres on the ground.

This is the most useful general scale for:

• bushwalking;

• off-track navigation;

• terrain interpretation;

• alpine route planning;

• environmental fieldwork;

• search and rescue;

• identifying ridges, gullies, creeks, saddles and spurs.

For serious walking in complex mountain terrain, this is usually the scale to begin with.

Browse the complete NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps collection.

1:50,000

At 1:50,000:

1 cm represents 500 metres.

This scale is often an excellent compromise for:

• multi-day walking;

• ski touring;

• 4WD travel;

• broader wilderness navigation;

• linking several activity areas;

• carrying one map instead of several 1:25,000 sheets.

1:100,000

At 1:100,000:

1 cm represents 1 kilometre.

This is better for:

• regional planning;

• long 4WD journeys;

• selecting approaches;

• understanding several detailed sheets at once;

• land management;

• planning a multi-day itinerary before choosing the detailed maps.

For more on choosing scale, read:

1:25,000 vs 1:50,000 vs 1:100,000 Maps: What’s the Difference?

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NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps

The Best Choice for Detailed Navigation

Mapworld’s NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps provide the most detailed general topographic coverage of Kosciuszko National Park.

Typical map information includes:

• contours and elevation;

• rivers and creeks;

• roads;

• tracks and fire trails;

• buildings;

• named features;

• vegetation;

• selected boundaries;

• infrastructure;

• points of interest.

Individual sheets are approximately 1150 × 600 mm and are available in several formats depending on the product.

The difficulty is that Kosciuszko National Park spans many sheets.

There is no single 1:25,000 sheet called simply “Kosciuszko National Park” that covers everything.

The right maps depend on the route.

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Main Range, Perisher and Central Alpine Country

Perisher Valley 8525-2S

Perisher Valley 8525-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

This is one of the most important detailed topographic maps for the alpine heart of Kosciuszko National Park.

It is particularly useful for:

• Perisher Valley;

• Main Range approaches;

• alpine bushwalking;

• ski touring;

• terrain interpretation;

• field operations.

At 1:25,000, features that disappear on a regional map become much easier to interpret.

Contours reveal slope.

Drainage lines reveal valleys.

Tracks and ridges can be understood in relation to one another.

This is the level of detail required once the journey moves beyond general touring.

Geehi Dam 8525-2N

Geehi Dam 8525-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

The adjoining Geehi Dam sheet becomes important where a journey extends north or west from the central alpine area.

It is useful for routes towards the western side of Kosciuszko and Geehi country.

For longer journeys, the important point is not simply identifying the correct starting sheet.

It is checking where the route crosses onto the next one.

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Jagungal and the Central-Northern Wilderness

Jagungal 8525-1S

Jagungal 8525-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Jagungal is one of the key detailed sheets for the remote central-northern park.

It is particularly valuable for:

• Mount Jagungal;

• multi-day walking;

• Australian Alps Walking Track sections;

• alpine huts;

• wilderness routes;

• off-track navigation.

Jagungal feels very different from the resort-dominated Main Range.

It is quieter, more remote and less forgiving of navigational mistakes.

Detailed mapping therefore becomes even more important.

Toolong Range 8525-1N

Toolong Range 8525-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Toolong Range provides adjoining coverage north of Jagungal.

It becomes important for longer north–south journeys through the high country.

Scammells Lookout 8525-3N

Scammells Lookout 8525-3N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Useful for western Kosciuszko and country associated with the Alpine Way and western approaches.

Youngal 8525-3S

Youngal 8525-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Provides detailed adjoining coverage of western-central Kosciuszko terrain.

Swampy Plain 8525-4S

Swampy Plain 8525-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Useful for western high-country routes around Swampy Plain and the upper Murray region.

Together, these sheets provide a much more complete picture of central and western Kosciuszko than a single Main Range map can.

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Cabramurra and Northern Kosciuszko

Northern Kosciuszko is a different landscape again.

The country opens into:

• broad high plains;

• former grazing areas;

• mining history;

• reservoirs;

• huts;

• caves;

• fire trails;

• long 4WD routes.

Detailed mapping here is spread across several sheets.

Cabramurra 8526-2S

Cabramurra 8526-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Provides detailed coverage around Cabramurra and surrounding northern Kosciuszko terrain.

Talbingo 8526-1N

Talbingo 8526-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Useful for Talbingo and the north-western approaches towards the national park.

Yarrangobilly 8526-1S

Yarrangobilly 8526-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

The key detailed sheet for Yarrangobilly and the surrounding northern park.

It is particularly useful for:

• Yarrangobilly;

• surrounding high country;

• cave district approaches;

• local walking and field navigation.

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Tantangara, Long Plain and the North-East

Tantangara 8626-3N

Tantangara 8626-3N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Important for:

• Tantangara Reservoir;

• upper Murrumbidgee country;

• northern high plains;

• remote access routes;

• walking and riding routes.

Denison 8626-3S

Denison 8626-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Provides adjoining coverage south of Tantangara and becomes useful where routes extend farther into north-eastern Kosciuszko.

Peppercorn 8626-4N

Peppercorn 8626-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

An important detailed sheet for the northern park and high-country routes associated with Long Plain and surrounding country.

Rules Point 8626-4S

Rules Point 8626-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Provides adjoining detailed coverage for the Long Plain and northern Kosciuszko region.

These are areas where a broad recreational map may be ideal for the vehicle, while the individual topo sheets provide the terrain detail required once the journey moves away from the principal roads.

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Jindabyne, Lake Eucumbene and Eastern Approaches

Jindabyne 8625-3S

Jindabyne 8625-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Jindabyne is the principal gateway for many Kosciuszko trips.

This sheet is useful for:

• Lake Jindabyne;

• local access roads;

• eastern approaches;

• surrounding terrain;

• fieldwork;

• local navigation.

For someone walking the Main Range, the detailed alpine sheets become more important once inside the park.

For someone based around Jindabyne, this is the logical local sheet.

Old Adaminaby 8625-4N

Old Adaminaby 8625-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Useful for Lake Eucumbene and the northern-eastern approaches towards Kosciuszko.

It becomes relevant for journeys linking Adaminaby, Lake Eucumbene and the northern high country.

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Southern Kosciuszko and the Victorian Border

The southern end of Kosciuszko joins naturally with the Victorian High Country.

This is particularly important for longer walks, Australian Alps journeys and cross-border touring.

Tom Groggin 8524-4N

Tom Groggin 8524-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

The key detailed NSW sheet for the Tom Groggin and upper Murray River area.

Davies Plain 8524-4S

Davies Plain 8524-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Important where the journey continues south towards Davies Plain and Victoria.

Chimneys Ridge 8524-1N

Chimneys Ridge 8524-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Provides detailed coverage of adjoining southern alpine country.

Charcoal Range 8524-1S

Charcoal Range 8524-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Extends the detailed mapping farther south towards the Australian Alps border country.

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Complete Kosciuszko 1:25,000 Topographic Map Directory

Central and Main Range

• Perisher Valley 8525-2S

• Geehi Dam 8525-2N

• Jagungal 8525-1S

• Toolong Range 8525-1N

• Scammells Lookout 8525-3N

• Youngal 8525-3S

• Swampy Plain 8525-4S

Northern Kosciuszko

• Talbingo 8526-1N

• Yarrangobilly 8526-1S

• Ravine 8526-2N

• Cabramurra 8526-2S

• Tantangara 8626-3N

• Denison 8626-3S

• Peppercorn 8626-4N

• Rules Point 8626-4S

Eastern Approaches

• Jindabyne 8625-3S

• Old Adaminaby 8625-4N

Southern Kosciuszko

• Tom Groggin 8524-4N

• Davies Plain 8524-4S

• Chimneys Ridge 8524-1N

• Charcoal Range 8524-1S

Not every Kosciuszko visitor needs this entire set.

The purpose of the directory is to make clear that the park is covered by a network of adjoining topographic sheets.

Before ordering, check the route against the relevant map index and identify every sheet the journey crosses.

Read:

How to Find the Right Topographic Map Sheet for Any Location in Australia

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1:50,000 Maps: The Practical Middle Ground

A detailed 1:25,000 map is excellent when fine terrain matters.

Its disadvantage is coverage.

Long journeys may cross several sheets.

A 1:50,000 map shows twice as much ground per centimetre, making it easier to keep a longer route on one map while still retaining useful topographic detail.

Browse:

NSW 1:50,000 Topographic Maps

For Kosciuszko, several specialist recreational maps are particularly useful.

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Kosciuszko Alpine Area by Spatial Vision

The Best Single Map for the Main Range

Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map

At 1:50,000, this is one of the strongest single-map choices for Kosciuszko’s high alpine core.

Coverage includes areas associated with:

• Mount Kosciuszko;

• Main Range;

• Thredbo;

• Perisher;

• Charlotte Pass;

• Guthega;

• Blue Lake;

• Lake Albina;

• Geehi;

• Dead Horse Gap.

The map combines terrain with walking tracks, access routes, waterways, huts and recreational information.

Best For

Choose it for:

• Mount Kosciuszko;

• Main Range walking;

• Snowies Alpine Walk;

• backcountry skiing;

• alpine walking;

• fieldwork;

• anyone wanting one map of the principal alpine area.

For many recreational visitors, this is more convenient than carrying several separate 1:25,000 sheets.

For detailed navigation, the individual topo sheets remain the stronger option.

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Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban

The Best Broad Park Adventure Map

Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban Activities Map

This is designed around activities rather than purely topographic sheet boundaries.

Coverage includes areas associated with:

• Jindabyne;

• Thredbo;

• Perisher;

• Charlotte Pass;

• Guthega;

• Geehi;

• Tom Groggin;

• Khancoban;

• Cabramurra;

• Kiandra;

• Jagungal.

It is useful for understanding roads, tracks, walking routes, rivers, huts and the relationship between different parts of the park.

Best For

Choose it for:

• bushwalking;

• 4WD touring;

• camping;

• historic huts;

• cycling;

• mixed vehicle-and-walking trips;

• a broad first map of Kosciuszko.

A dedicated topo sheet answers:

What does the terrain here look like?

This type of activity map answers:

What can I do across this entire region, and how do the routes connect?

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Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

The Best Broad Map for Northern Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

Northern Kosciuszko deserves its own map because it is too far from the Main Range for a southern alpine map to provide useful detail.

Coverage includes areas associated with:

• Kiandra;

• Long Plain;

• Tantangara;

• Currango;

• Blue Waterholes;

• Yarrangobilly;

• Cabramurra;

• Selwyn;

• Talbingo.

Best For

Choose it for:

• northern 4WD touring;

• Long Plain;

• historic hut country;

• camping;

• Kiandra;

• Yarrangobilly;

• Tantangara;

• exploring several northern destinations on one trip.

It works particularly well when supported by the relevant 1:25,000 sheets for detailed walking.

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1:100,000 Topographic Maps

The Best Scale for Regional Planning

At 1:100,000, one centimetre represents one kilometre.

That makes these maps too broad for many detailed alpine navigation tasks, but extremely useful for seeing the larger landscape.

Browse:

Australia 1:100,000 Geoscience Topographic Maps

Mapworld also provides the series through the:

1:100,000 Geoscience Topographic Maps of Australia ordering page

Relevant Kosciuszko-region sheets include:

Kosciuszko 8525

Kosciuszko 8525 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

The principal broad sheet for central and western alpine Kosciuszko.

Useful for understanding several detailed map areas as one continuous landscape.

Yarrangobilly 8526

Yarrangobilly 8526 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

Useful for the northern part of the park, including the broader Kiandra, Yarrangobilly and Cabramurra region.

Tantangara 8626

Tantangara 8626 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

Provides broader coverage of Tantangara and the north-eastern high country.

Berridale 8625

Berridale 8625 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

Useful for Jindabyne and the eastern Snowy Mountains approaches.

Jacobs River 8524

Jacobs River 8524 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

Useful for southern Kosciuszko and country towards the NSW–Victoria border.

For a serious trip, one of the strongest combinations is:

1:100,000 for regional planning + 1:50,000 for the activity area + 1:25,000 for detailed navigation.

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Snowy Mountains Central Cooma–Khancoban Adventure Map

The Best General Snowy Mountains Map

Snowy Mountains Central Cooma–Khancoban Adventure Map

This is an excellent choice where the journey extends beyond one national park walking area.

Its broader coverage brings together locations such as:

• Cooma;

• Jindabyne;

• Thredbo;

• Perisher;

• Kiandra;

• Selwyn;

• Khancoban;

• Lake Eucumbene;

• Tom Groggin;

• adjoining alpine country.

Best For

Choose it for:

• touring the Snowy Mountains;

• fishing trips;

• 4WD journeys;

• linking several Kosciuszko sectors;

• planning accommodation bases;

• understanding roads between major destinations.

A detailed topo sheet is stronger for walking.

This map is stronger for understanding the complete Snowy Mountains journey.

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South East New South Wales Hema Map

The Best Road Map for Reaching Kosciuszko

South East New South Wales Hema Map

A topographic map should not be expected to perform the job of a regional touring map.

For the wider journey to Kosciuszko, the Hema map is more practical.

It covers south-east NSW and helps place:

• Cooma;

• Jindabyne;

• Thredbo;

• Kosciuszko National Park;

• Canberra approaches;

• the South Coast;

• Southern Tablelands;

• regional highways and secondary roads.

Best For

Choose it for:

• driving from Sydney;

• driving from Canberra;

• caravanning;

• regional touring;

• comparing approaches;

• combining Kosciuszko with other south-east NSW destinations.

This is the map for the journey to the mountains.

The topographic map is for understanding the country within them.

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New South Wales Hema State Map

For a larger NSW journey, use the:

New South Wales Hema State Map

This is the better choice when Kosciuszko forms only one part of a broader road trip.

It allows travellers to see how the Snowy Mountains relate to:

• Sydney;

• Canberra;

• the South Coast;

• the Riverina;

• Victoria;

• western and northern NSW.

Browse more options through:

New South Wales Maps, Guides, Road Atlases and Wall Maps

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Crossing into the Victorian High Country

Kosciuszko National Park does not exist geographically in isolation.

The mountains continue across the state border.

For journeys around Tom Groggin, Davies Plain and the southern Australian Alps, add:

Victorian High Country NE 1:100,000 Hema Map

This is particularly useful for cross-border 4WD and alpine journeys where carrying NSW mapping alone would show only half the landscape.

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Best Wall Maps for Kosciuszko National Park

Not every useful Kosciuszko map belongs in a backpack.

Large maps are excellent for:

• planning routes;

• outdoor education;

• lodges;

• schools;

• emergency management;

• tourism businesses;

• recording completed walks;

• understanding alpine geography.

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Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map

Best Detailed Kosciuszko Wall Map

Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map

The same 1:50,000 map that works for field planning is also excellent as a wall reference.

Its alpine coverage makes it particularly suitable for:

• mountain lodges;

• walking clubs;

• outdoor education centres;

• tourism operations;

• homes;

• planning repeated trips into the Main Range.

A generic NSW map shows where Kosciuszko is.

This map shows Kosciuszko.

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New South Wales Hema Wall Maps

For statewide context, Mapworld offers several large-format options.

NSW Hema 1000 × 700 mm Laminated Wall Map

New South Wales Hema Laminated Wall Map

A practical planning size for:

• homes;

• offices;

• tourism businesses;

• classrooms;

• regular route planning.

NSW Hema Supermap

New South Wales Hema Supermap 1430 × 1000 mm

The larger format makes regional relationships easier to see from a distance.

NSW Hema Megamap

New South Wales Hema Megamap 2000 × 1400 mm

Best for:

• schools;

• visitor centres;

• transport and logistics;

• large offices;

• operational planning;

• large wall spaces.

Laminated wall maps can be particularly useful where routes are planned repeatedly with suitable whiteboard markers and removable Map Dots.

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Kosciusko Historical Wall Map 1945

For history rather than current navigation:

Kosciusko Historical Wall Map 1945

Historical maps reveal how the alpine region was mapped and understood at an earlier point in time.

This makes the map particularly suitable for:

• mountain lodges;

• historical collections;

• homes;

• schools;

• offices;

• Snowy Mountains enthusiasts.

It should not be used for current navigation.

Its value lies precisely in showing an earlier Kosciuszko.

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Which Map Do I Need for Mount Kosciuszko?

For the Main Range and Mount Kosciuszko area, begin with:

Perisher Valley 8525-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

For broader single-map coverage choose:

Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map 1:50,000

For most recreational visitors, the 1:50,000 map is the simpler single-map option.

For serious terrain navigation and routes extending beyond formed tracks, detailed 1:25,000 coverage becomes more valuable.

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Which Map Do I Need for Thredbo?

For the broader Thredbo and Main Range region choose:

Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000

Where a trip moves into detailed alpine terrain, add the relevant NSW 1:25,000 topographic sheets.

For the regional road journey to Thredbo use:

South East New South Wales Hema Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Perisher and Charlotte Pass?

Begin with:

Perisher Valley 8525-2S

For broader Main Range coverage use:

Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000

The 1:25,000 map gives better terrain detail.

The 1:50,000 map gives better regional continuity.

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Which Map Do I Need for Jagungal?

Use:

Jagungal 8525-1S

Where the route continues north:

Toolong Range 8525-1N

For broader activity planning add:

Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Kiandra and Long Plain?

For Kiandra and Long Plain, relevant detailed sheets may include:

Peppercorn 8626-4N

Rules Point 8626-4S

Tantangara 8626-3N

Ravine 8526-2N

Cabramurra 8526-2S

For one broader map of northern Kosciuszko choose:

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Yarrangobilly?

Use:

Yarrangobilly 8526-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

For broader northern park travel add:

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Tantangara?

For detailed navigation:

Tantangara 8626-3N Topographic Map 1:25,000

For wider regional planning:

Tantangara 8626 — 1:100,000 Topographic Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Jindabyne?

Use:

Jindabyne 8625-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

For broader regional touring:

Snowy Mountains Central Cooma–Khancoban

or:

South East New South Wales Hema Map

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Which Map Do I Need for Tom Groggin?

Use:

Tom Groggin 8524-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

For routes continuing south:

Davies Plain 8524-4S

For broader cross-border touring add:

Victorian High Country NE 1:100,000 Hema Map

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Paper, Waterproof or Laminated?

Kosciuszko is one of those places where map format matters almost as much as map scale.

Paper

Best for:

• planning;

• dry-weather use;

• economical multi-sheet coverage;

• map collections;

• carrying several sheets.

Waterproof Tyvek

Best for:

• bushwalking;

• ski touring;

• multi-day trips;

• rain;

• snow;

• wet packs;

• repeated field use.

For serious alpine trips, waterproof mapping can be particularly practical.

Laminated

Best for:

• planning rooms;

• outdoor education;

• emergency services;

• lodges;

• offices;

• wall display;

• repeated route marking.

Laminated Mapworld topo sheets can be used with suitable whiteboard markers and removable Map Dots.

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Why Contours Matter in Kosciuszko

Elevation controls almost everything in alpine country.

Contour lines reveal:

• slope;

• ridges;

• saddles;

• spurs;

• gullies;

• valleys;

• escarpments;

• basins;

• drainage.

Two points that look close together on a flat screen may be separated by a substantial climb and descent.

A short-looking route may involve hundreds of metres of vertical movement.

A map that shows the terrain rather than simply the track becomes considerably more valuable in country like Kosciuszko.

Read:

How to Read a Topographic Map

What Is a Topographic Map?

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Learn the Map Symbols

A topographic map contains much more than contour lines.

It may show:

• sealed roads;

• unsealed roads;

• fire trails;

• walking tracks;

• rivers;

• intermittent streams;

• buildings;

• huts;

• vegetation;

• boundaries;

• trig stations;

• spot heights;

• infrastructure.

Learning the symbols turns a map from a picture into a navigation tool.

Read:

Australian Topographic Map Symbols Explained

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Paper Maps and GPS in Kosciuszko

There is no reason to choose one or the other.

Use both.

GPS and digital navigation are excellent for:

• confirming current position;

• recording a track;

• checking coordinates;

• estimating distance;

• following a planned route.

Paper topographic maps are stronger for:

• understanding surrounding terrain;

• seeing several kilometres at once;

• identifying alternative routes;

• recognising ridges and valleys;

• planning escape routes;

• understanding what lies beyond the edge of the screen.

A strong navigation system combines:

topographic map + compass + GPS or offline digital mapping

rather than relying completely on one technology.

Read:

GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

GPS Disruption and Why Paper Maps Matter

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Maps Cannot Tell You Today's Conditions

A printed topographic map shows the landscape.

It does not tell you whether a track or road is open today.

Kosciuszko conditions can be affected by:

• snow;

• ice;

• storms;

• fire;

• flooding;

• fallen trees;

• damaged tracks;

• seasonal road closures;

• park management operations;

• construction.

Current weather, park alerts and road information should always be checked before departure.

The map provides geography.

Current information provides conditions.

Both matter.

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Why Buy Kosciuszko Maps from Mapworld?

Kosciuszko demonstrates the value of a specialist map shop particularly well.

The appropriate map may be:

• one detailed 1:25,000 sheet;

• several adjoining sheets;

• one specialist 1:50,000 alpine map;

• a broad activity map;

• a 1:100,000 regional map;

• a Hema road map;

• a large wall map.

Mapworld brings these different layers together.

Browse:

NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps

NSW 1:50,000 Topographic Maps

Australia 1:100,000 Geoscience Topographic Maps

New South Wales Maps, Guides, Road Atlases and Wall Maps

The most detailed map is not automatically the best map.

The best map is the one that matches the journey.

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Related Mapworld Articles

Continue with:

What Is a Topographic Map?

How to Read a Topographic Map

1:25,000 vs 1:50,000 vs 1:100,000 Maps: What’s the Difference?

How to Find the Right Topographic Map Sheet for Any Location in Australia

Australian Topographic Map Symbols Explained

GPS vs Paper Maps: Why Paper Maps Still Matter

Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning?

How Maps Improve Spatial Thinking

The Decline of Map Reading Skills—and Why It Matters

Best Wall Maps for New South Wales

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best map of Kosciuszko National Park?

There is no single map that is best for the entire park.

For the Main Range, the Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000 Map is one of the strongest all-round options.

For detailed terrain navigation, use the relevant NSW 1:25,000 topographic sheets.

For broader park touring, the Kosciuszko Jindabyne–Khancoban Activities Map is particularly useful.

What topographic map covers Mount Kosciuszko?

For detailed Main Range coverage, begin with the Perisher Valley 8525-2S 1:25,000 Map.

For broader alpine coverage, choose the Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000 Map.

What map covers Perisher?

Use:

Perisher Valley 8525-2S Topographic Map

What map covers Jagungal?

Use:

Jagungal 8525-1S

Routes continuing north may require:

Toolong Range 8525-1N

What maps cover Kiandra?

Use:

Tantangara 8626-3N

Ravine 8526-2N

Cabramurra 8526-2S

For a wider northern Kosciuszko view, use:

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

What map covers Cabramurra?

Use:

Cabramurra 8526-2S

What map covers Tantangara?

Use:

Tantangara 8626-3N

What map covers Yarrangobilly?

Use:

Yarrangobilly 8526-1S

What map covers Jindabyne?

Use:

Jindabyne 8625-3S

What map covers Tom Groggin?

Use:

Tom Groggin 8524-4N

For routes continuing towards Victoria add:

Davies Plain 8524-4S

Is 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 better for Kosciuszko?

For detailed bushwalking and off-track terrain navigation, 1:25,000 is generally more useful.

For longer journeys where keeping a wider area on one map is important, 1:50,000 can be more convenient.

The two scales complement each other.

Is 1:100,000 detailed enough for bushwalking?

It is excellent for regional planning but is generally too broad to be the only map for detailed off-track navigation in complex alpine country.

Use it with 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 mapping where terrain detail matters.

What is the best map for the Snowies Alpine Walk?

The Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000 Map is a strong overall option for the Main Range and resort-linked alpine region.

Carry the relevant 1:25,000 sheets where greater terrain detail is required.

What is the best map for 4WD touring in Kosciuszko?

The Rooftop activity maps are particularly useful because they combine topographic information with roads, tracks, huts and recreational features.

For northern Kosciuszko:

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

For broader central and southern park touring:

Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban

What is the best road map for travelling to Kosciuszko?

Use:

South East New South Wales Hema Map

It is better suited to the wider road journey than a detailed topographic sheet.

Should I choose a waterproof topo map?

For serious alpine field use, waterproof mapping is an excellent option.

Rain, snow, condensation and wet packs are realistic possibilities in the Snowy Mountains.

Can Mapworld supply NSW topographic maps on Tyvek?

Selected NSW 1:25,000 topographic maps are available on waterproof, tear-resistant DuPont Tyvek for field use.

Can the topographic maps be laminated?

Yes. Laminated formats are useful for repeated planning, wall reference, education and operational use.

Can laminated maps be written on?

Yes. Suitable whiteboard markers can be used and removed, and Map Dots can be added without permanently marking the map.

What is the best wall map of Kosciuszko?

For detailed alpine geography choose:

Kosciuszko Alpine Area Topographic Map

For statewide context choose:

New South Wales Hema Laminated Wall Map

Is there a historical map of Kosciuszko?

Yes.

Kosciusko Historical Wall Map 1945

It is intended for history and display rather than modern navigation.

How do I know which 1:25,000 sheet I need?

Choose maps based on the exact route rather than simply the nearest town.

A walk running close to a map boundary may require two or more adjoining sheets.

Browse the NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps collection and read How to Find the Right Topographic Map Sheet for Any Location in Australia.

Where can I buy Kosciuszko National Park topographic maps?

Mapworld supplies detailed NSW topographic sheets, specialist Kosciuszko maps, 1:100,000 regional maps, Snowy Mountains touring maps and large-format wall maps.

Browse:

• NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps

• NSW 1:50,000 Topographic Maps

• Australia 1:100,000 Topographic Maps

• New South Wales Maps

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Final Verdict

Kosciuszko National Park is not one mapping problem.

It is several.

Best Detailed Scale

1:25,000

Use the exact topographic sheet or sheets for the route.

For the Main Range, begin with:

Perisher Valley 8525-2S

Best Main Range Map

Kosciuszko Alpine Area by Spatial Vision — 1:50,000

The strongest single map for the Mount Kosciuszko, Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Main Range region.

Best Broad Park Map

Kosciuszko National Park Jindabyne–Khancoban

Best for a combination of walking, camping, huts and 4WD exploration.

Best Northern Kosciuszko Map

Kosciuszko Northern Activities Map

Best for Kiandra, Long Plain, Yarrangobilly, Tantangara, Currango and surrounding northern high country.

Best Regional Planning Scale

1:100,000

Use the relevant Kosciuszko, Yarrangobilly, Tantangara, Berridale or Jacobs River sheet depending on the journey.

Best Snowy Mountains Touring Map

Snowy Mountains Central Cooma–Khancoban

Best Road Map

South East New South Wales Hema Map

Best Wall Map

Kosciuszko Alpine Area 1:50,000 for detailed alpine geography.

New South Wales Hema Wall Map for wider state context.

Best Complete Kosciuszko Map Kit

For a serious alpine journey, the strongest combination may include:

• a 1:100,000 map for regional planning;

• a specialist 1:50,000 map for the wider activity area;

• the exact 1:25,000 sheet or sheets for detailed navigation;

• a compass;

• GPS or offline digital mapping;

• current weather, park and road information.

That is how mountain mapping works best.

Start with the complete landscape.

Narrow to the region.

Then carry the detailed maps for the terrain beneath your feet.

Kosciuszko rewards that approach more than almost anywhere else in Australia.

The mountains themselves are easy to find.

Understanding the country between them is where the map becomes indispensable.

Written by Christopher O’Keeffe
Managing Director of Mapworld and specialist in maps, navigation and cartographic products.

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