The picturesque Snowy Mountains landscape surrounding Khancoban, NSW

Khancoban, Snowy Mountains NSW

A little providore
with a lot of heart

Local produce, great coffee and genuine country hospitality. Right where the Alpine Way begins.

Our Story

From the mountains, for everyone passing through

Khancoban is one of those places that catches you off guard. A small, friendly country town tucked into the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, it sits at the crossroads of some of the most spectacular driving country in Australia. The Alpine Way, the Snowy Valleys Way and the Great River Road all converge right here.

The Pickled Parrot Providore grew out of a simple idea: give people a proper place to stop. Somewhere to eat something good, pick up fresh local produce, stock up on provisions and have a real conversation before heading back into the mountains.

We serve the locals who call Khancoban home and the travellers who are discovering it for the first time. Both groups deserve the same thing: quality food, honest groceries and a genuinely warm welcome.

The welcoming interior of the Pickled Parrot Providore with produce on display

The Place

Khancoban: a hidden gem

Small, quiet and genuinely beautiful. Khancoban is the kind of town that people return to year after year, once they've found it.

Alpine landscape inside Kosciuszko National Park, minutes from Khancoban

Gateway to Kosciuszko

Kosciuszko National Park is on the doorstep. Australia's highest peaks, vast wilderness and some of the country's best walking tracks are all within easy reach from town.

Pine Mountain road through forest, one hour from Khancoban

Pine Mountain, One Hour Away

One of the region's great drives. Pine Mountain is just an hour from the Pickled Parrot, and the scenery along the way is worth every minute of the trip.

Cold mountain river near Khancoban, ideal for fishing

Rivers, Trails & Open Roads

Fishing, bushwalking, mountain biking or simply driving spectacular alpine roads. Whatever brings you to the mountains, Khancoban is the perfect base.

What We Do

Three reasons to stop in

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Local Produce

Fresh fruit, vegetables and pantry goods sourced from the region. We keep it seasonal, keep it local and let the quality speak for itself. Stocking up for a few days in the mountains has never been this straightforward.

Dine-In Café

Pull up a chair. Our café is a proper sit-down spot with a full menu of food made with care. The coffee is locally roasted, the ingredients are sourced thoughtfully and the pace is right for the mountains. Whether you want a quick bite or a long lunch, you're welcome here.

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Grocery Essentials

Heading deep into the park or setting up camp for the week? We stock the essentials so you don't have to drive an hour out of the way. Everything from pantry staples to cold drinks for the road.

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A cup of locally roasted espresso served at the Pickled Parrot Providore café

Locally Roasted

Coffee that earns its reputation

We pour locally roasted coffee. That means the beans in your cup were roasted close to where you're sitting, by people who care about how they taste. Rich and full-bodied, with none of the bitterness that comes from beans sitting too long in a warehouse.

It's the coffee that locals come in for every morning. And it's the coffee that travellers tell us they think about on the drive home.

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On the Road

The essential stop on the Alpine Way

The Alpine Way is one of Australia's great drives. It passes right through Khancoban, and that's exactly where you'll find us. We sit at the point where the Snowy Valleys Way and the Great River Road meet, which makes us hard to miss and easy to find.

Travellers have been stopping in here to refuel, re-stock and rest for good reason. A proper café meal, fresh supplies and a friendly face go a long way when you're out on the road.

Get in touch before you visit
The scenic Alpine Way highway winding through the Snowy Mountains region
Mitchell Avenue in Khancoban, NSW, the location of the Pickled Parrot Providore

Find Us

Come on in

Address

Shop 1, Town Centre
Mitchell Ave
Khancoban NSW 2642

Hours

Tue – Fri 8am – 5pm
Sat, Sun & Mon 9am – 4pm
Public Holidays 9am – 4pm

Phone

02 6076 9383
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