Perisher Valley 8525-2S Topographic Map 1:25k

An essential, high-precision topographic map for navigation, planning, environmental management, and alpine exploration.

Covering one of Australia’s most iconic high-country destinations, the Perisher Valley 1:25,000 topographic map, published by Land and Property Information (LPI) New South Wales, delivers a meticulous and highly detailed portrait of this rugged alpine region. Whether you're trekking the trails, coordinating emergency operations, managing environmental resources, or developing infrastructure in the Snowy Mountains, this map is designed to support precision, safety, and situational awareness in the field.

🏔️ About the Region

Located within Kosciuszko National Park, Perisher Valley sits at the heart of Australia’s alpine wilderness. Known for its snowfields, high-altitude terrain, and pristine rivers, it is one of the most topographically dynamic and environmentally sensitive landscapes in the country. This map captures all of it—from jagged ridgelines and icy creeks to man-made structures and seasonal access roads.

🗺️ Map Features at a Glance

Designed to be both field-ready and highly informative, the Perisher Valley map includes:

• Contour lines at 10-metre intervals for detailed elevation and slope information

• Hydrology: rivers, creeks, snowmelt streams, and drainage lines

• Transport infrastructure: sealed and unsealed roads, fire trails, walking tracks, ski runs, and access routes

• Built features: ski lodges, carparks, huts, power lines, structures, and chairlift stations

• Points of interest: lookouts, campgrounds, historic sites, alpine huts, and trailheads

• Vegetation and land cover: areas of alpine heath, snow gum woodland, cleared zones, and natural bush

• Boundaries: national park borders, leasehold areas, catchment zones, and administrative demarcations

• Place names: labelled localities, mountains, lakes, ridgelines, and valleys

🧭 Format & Material Options

To suit a range of field and display needs, this map is available in multiple durable and practical formats:

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional option for lightweight use, archival storage, and indoor reference

• Suitable for framing, classrooms, or desktop use

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from 100% polyethylene fibres, Tyvek® has the appearance of paper but is water-resistant, tear-resistant, and flexible

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, rangers, and search and rescue teams

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage

• Withstands snow, rain, mud, and UV exposure

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Dry-erase compatible: Write temporary notes with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean

• Use Mark-It-Dots to highlight key coordinates, routes, or activity zones

• Excellent for field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms, and incident control centres

📐 Map Specifications

• Scale: 1:25,000 — highly detailed (1 cm on map = 250 metres on ground)

• Map Sheet Size: 1150 mm wide × 600 mm high

• Series: NSW LPI 1:25k Topographic Mapping

• Projection: MGA Zone 55 / GDA94

• Sheet Index: Easily located via the NSW 1:25k Topo Map Index

🎯 Who Uses This Map?

This map is a critical resource for:

• Bushwalkers & Alpine Hikers: Navigate with confidence across rugged trails and remote valleys

• Ski Tourers & Snowshoers: Plan safe winter traverses across the backcountry

• Search and Rescue Teams: Locate missing persons, assess terrain, and plan access

• Land Surveyors & Environmental Consultants: Conduct terrain analysis, land assessments, and development scoping

• Park Rangers & Conservation Agencies: Manage ecosystems, habitat zones, and visitor access points

• Researchers & Field Scientists: Record ecological data, monitor changes, and conduct field-based studies

• Educators & Geography Students: Use as a teaching tool for topographic interpretation and landscape literacy

✅ Summary

The Perisher Valley Topographic Map offers unparalleled precision, clarity, and field-readiness. Whether you're scaling Mount Perisher, managing alpine vegetation corridors, or responding to emergencies in the Kosciuszko wilderness, this map is your reliable guide to every elevation, contour, and trail.

Navigate with purpose. Plan with certainty. Explore with confidence.
Made for the mountains—built to last.