Site to Sights
Halfway Flat campground
Ingeegoodbee NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Snowy Mountains NSW
Area
NSW: CAPITAL REGION
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
๐๏ธ Halfway Flat Campground โ Ingeegoodbee, NSW
๐ Description & Location
Hidden along the Barry Wayย in the Lower Snowy River regionย of Kosciuszko National Park, Halfway Flat sits right on the Snowy River's edge. Surrounded by eucalyptus, cypress pine, and golden wattle, this peaceful site is beloved by those in the knowโand you just might have it all to yourself.
๐ ๏ธ Facilities and Amenities
Unmarked bush campsitesย (free, but $6 booking fee applies)
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Toilets
No drinking waterโBYO all supplies
No power, no mobile reception
Campfires permitted in designated areas (check fire bans)
๐ป Vehicle Access
Accessible by 2WD in dry conditions, though Barry Way is unsealed
Steep and narrow in sectionsโdrive with caution
Not suitable for caravans or large rigs
Access may be limited or dangerous in wet or snowy weather
๐ฐ๏ธ History
This region is part of Ngarigo Country, a place of cultural importance and seasonal migration. The campground also lies within the range of the critically endangered southern corroboree frog, protected through habitat conservation efforts in the park. This landscape has long been shaped by both natural forces and human handsโfrom Indigenous stewards to alpine graziers.
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
Jacobโs River Campgroundย โ Downstream along Barry Way, also riverside and remote
Pinch River Campgroundย โ A more accessible spot for 4WDs near the Victorian border
Thredbo Diggingsย โ Further north, closer to resort areas and with more facilities
๐ Nearby Attractions
Snowy Riverย โ Swim, fish, or sit quietly with the river's timeless flow
Scenic Drivesย along Barry Way โ High cliffs, river gorges, and sweeping outlooks
Bushwalksย โ Gentle riverside strolls or tougher climbs into alpine wilderness
Wildlife spottingย โ Kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, quolls, and countless birds
๐ฌ Reviews Summary
Nature lovers often say:
โA hidden gemโraw, peaceful, and unspoiledโ
โAbsolutely magical by the riverโcamped with wombatsโ
โRough road but worth every bumpโ
โBest in autumn when the waterโs warm and the crowds vanishโ
โจ If you're looking for a slice of wild alpine solitude where you can fall asleep to river songs and wake to kangaroo footsteps, Halfway Flatย is your place.
