
StayOfficial dataNSWUpdated 25 May 2026
Creel Bay cottages
5.0 combined rating6 GoogleSet in bushland with views of Lake Jindabyne, Creel Bay cottages are the perfect retreat for nature-lovers. Spend your days fishing, hiking and cycling in Kosciuszko National Park, or visit in winter to enjoy snow sports in Perisher and Guthega.
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CampingUnknown50%BookingRequired100%ShowersAvailable100%Hot waterAvailable100%WaterAvailable100%BBQAvailable100%TablesUnknown50%ShelterUnknown50%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%
Official details
Bedrooms3
Entry feesPark entry fees apply
Please noteA $300 security bond will be held against your card on the day of arrival or the day before. There are 2 neighbouring cottages: Cottage 2 and Cottage 3.
What to bringShampoo and soap, food supplies, ice, firewood
Maximum guests6
Accommodation typeCottage
Trip Intention FormAre you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
Personal Locator BeaconHire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, showers, drinking water, barbecue facilities, balcony, outdoor furniture, kitchen, plates and cutlery, pots and pans, bed linen, air conditioning, heating, tv, towels, washing machine, boat ramp, electric power, rubbish bin, carpark | What to bring: Shampoo and soap, food supplies, ice, firewood | Visitor facilities: The cottages are fully furnished with an open-plan dining and living room. There is mobile phone service, but Wi-Fi is not available. Please leave the property clean and tidy with kitchen items washed and put away or additional cleaning fees may be charged Ski and snowboard hire, lift tickets and lessons are available from Jindabyne or at Thredbo, Charlottes Pass, Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley. Mountain bike hire is available in Jindabyne, Crackenback Resort and Thredbo Resort. You can book mountain bike and hiking experiences with local commercial tour operators. Toilets Flush toilets Showers Hot showers Drinking water Barbecue facilities There is an outdoor fire pit at each cottage. Please bring your own firewood. Gas/electric barbecues (free) Balcony Outdoor furniture Kitchen Each cottage has a fully self-contained kitchen. The kitchen includes an electric stove top with electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher. Plates and cutlery Pots and pans Bed linen Air conditioning The cottages have reverse cycle air-conditioning in each room. Heating TV Each cottage has a television and Blu-ray player. Towels Washing machine There is a laundry in each cottage with washing machine and clothes dryer. Boat ramp If you're bringing your boat, use the Creel Bay boat ramp to access the lake. Launching a boat from other locations in the Waste Point precinct is not permitted. Please only drive along approved, sealed roads to reach the boat ramp and lake. Use of management trails is prohibited. Electric power Rubbish bin Each cottage has a small general waste and recycling bin. On departure, please dispose of all rubbish at the large bins located at the tennis court. Carpark | Permitted: Water skiing, other water sport activities and hiking are permitted in this area. Cycling Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. If you're fishing by boat, please enter the water via Creel Bay boat ramp. Launching a boat from other locations in the Waste Point precinct is prohibited. | Prohibited: Camping Drones Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy . This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules . Commercial filming and photography Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office . Gathering firewood Horses Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . The alpine resorts of Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Selwyn, Ski Rider and Kosciuszko Tourist Park are exempt, though some commercial and outdoor places within these resorts may have no smoking areas. Search availability
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wallabies
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wombats
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possums
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Setting and activities
BeachUnknown50%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%Boat accessunconfirmed55%Cyclingunconfirmed55%
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