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Kosciuszko NP (South)
Charlottes Pass to Mt Stilwell return
Time: 1 hr 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.4 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 3.8 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 3.8 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 242 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This enjoyable walk starts from the the end of Kosciuszko Rd, Charlottes Pass, and follows the ridgeline, on the western side of the village, up to the top of Mt Stilwell. The walk passes the Tbar and Chairlift stations along the way. This walk follows a clear track to the top, and is great for those looking for a short walk with some great views. more...

 
Charlottes Pass to Thredbo via Rawson Pass
Time: 5 hrs Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 12.2 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 12.2 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 431 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

Starting at Charlottes Pass, this walk follows the Summit Walk, along the old Kosciuszko Road, as it crosses the Snowy River and passes Seamans Hut. The walk then makes its way to Rawsons Pass, where there is the optional side trip to the top of Mt Kosciuszko. From here, the walk follows the metal walkway down past the Rams Head Range to the Chairlift, and down to Thredbo. more...

 
Charlottes Pass to Village Dam
Time: 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.1 km S of Charlottes Pass
Length: 0.8 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 0.8 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 45 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This short, leisurely walk starts at the bottom of the Kangaroo Ridge Triple Chairlift, just on the edge of the village. The walk follows the faint grassy service trail around the edge of the great snow gum forest to the small dam in Spencers Creek, not far from the village. This is a great walk for those at the village who want a relaxing stroll. more...

 
Charlottes Pass to Village Lookdown
Time: 1 hr 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.1 km S of Charlottes Pass
Length: 2.2 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 2.2 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 212 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This is a fun walk, starting from the bottom of the Kangaroo Ridge Triple Chairlift, and following the management trail and bush track up the side of the ridge through a great snowgum forest to the top, where it comes to the village lookdown, near an old demolished Tbar station. more...

 
Charlottes Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop
Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km N of Charlottes Pass
Length: 4.2 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 4.2 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 315 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This loop walk starts at Charlottes Pass, and winds up to Mt Stilwell's peak, with stunning views in every direction. The walk then goes along the ridge line to the village lookdown, near the demolished Tbar station, before returning to the village through the snow gum forest. There is an optional side trip to the village dam, in Spencers Creek, that is a nice area for a picnic before returning to the village. more...

 
Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo River loop
Time: 5 hrs Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
5.3 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 10.2 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 10.2 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 710 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This loop walk starts from Dead Horse Gap and does a large circuit up to the Eagles Nest Restaurant and down the Chairlift before returning along the Thredbo River. Along the walk there are stunning views from the top of the Rams Head Range, before the opportunity for lunch at Australia's Highest Restaurant, followed by an enjoyable chairlift ride down to Thredbo. There is then the tranquil snow gum forest surrounding the Thredbo River on the way back to Dead Horse Gap. more...

 
Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return
Time: 1 hr 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
5.3 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 4.1 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 4.1 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 135 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This enjoyable walk starts at Dead Horse Gap, the highest point on the Alpine Way. The walk follows the Riverside track downstream, along the Thredbo River, through the valley and the snow gum forest to the cascades lookout. This walk follows a well defined track and, although close to the road, you can feel a million miles from anywhere. more...

 
Dead Horse Gap Track
Time: 6 hrs Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 9.9 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 9.9 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 153 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This walk starts with a ride up the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift. There is an opportunity to eat at Australia's highest restaurant, before heading over the Rams Head Range. After enjoying the spectacular views from the Rams Head Range, the walk drops to Dead Horse Gap, then follows a bush track along the Thredbo river. After passing the golf course, the walk returns to the base of the chairlift. Alternatively, you may organise a lift from Dead Horse Gap. more...

 
Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam
Time: 8 hrs Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km SSW of Guthega
Length: 17.4 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 17.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 1120 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This great walk starts at Guthega and explores the area east of Blue Lake. The walk heads to the Illawong Lodge, via the Blue Cow Creek flying fox, and then crosses the famous Snowy River at the suspension bridge. The walk then winds up the long ridge to the top of Little Twynam and down to Blue Lake. From Blue lake there are optional side trips to Headley Tarn and up to the Blue Lake lookout, before returning to Guthega. more...

 
Guthega to Mt Twynam
Time: 6 hrs 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km SSW of Guthega
Length: 14.8 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 14.8 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 913 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts from Guthega and makes its way along the Snowy River to the Illawong Lodge, via the Blue Cow Creek flying fox. From the lodge, the walk crosses the suspension bridge and begins the climb up the ridge past Pounds Creek Flats to the top of Mt Twynam. From here, there is an optional side trip along the ridge line to a point with better views of the lake, before returning to Guthega. more...

 
Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge
Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km SSW of Guthega
Length: 6.4 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 6.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 343 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This enjoyable walk starts from Guthega and mostly follows the famous Snowy River, to reach the cable suspension bridge. Before reaching the bridge, the walk crosses the Blue Cow Creek at the flying fox, and winds through the snow gums and the open plains. more...

 
Guthega toThredbo camping overnight at Wilkensons Creek
Time: 2 Days Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km SSW of Guthega
Length: 25.8 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 25.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 1363 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This great overnight walk explores the Kosciusko National Park between Guthega and Thredbo, visiting some fantastic sights along the way like the Snowy River, Blue Lake and Mt Twynam, Lake Albina and Mt Kosiuszko. The Wilkensons Creek camping area is a nice place to stop and reflect as the sun sets. There is even a chance for a bite to eat at Australia's highest restaurant, at the top of the chair lift. more...

 
Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko
Time: 5 hrs 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 12.4 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 12.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 458 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This popular walk starts with a ride up to the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, and goes to the top of Mt Kosciuszko. From the top of the chairlift, the walk follows a footpath, passing the Kosciuszko and Cootapatamba lookouts, as it winds up to Rawson Pass. At Rawson Pass, the walk meets the old Kosciuszko road and Australia's highest public toilet. From here, the walk continues up the footpath to the top of Mt Kosciuszko. Enjoy the view, and return the same way. There is an option of lunch at Eagles Nest at the top of the Chair lift. more...

 
Main Range Circuit from Guthega
Time: 4 Days Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0 km SSW of Guthega
Length: 42.8 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 42.8 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 2294 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This four day walk explores the Kosciuszko National Park, covering many of the key features of the park between Guthega and Rawson Pass. Some of the more popular sights you will visit are the Snowy River, Blue Lake and Lake Albina, a couple of great alpine huts and the two highest peaks in Australia, Mt Townsend and Mt Kosciuszko. The water supply from the creek at the first nights campsite is unreliable, so consider filling up at the Snowy River on the way. more...

 
Main Range track
Time: 9 hrs 15 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 23.1 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 23.1 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 999 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This full day walk explores some of the greatest alpine country on offer in NSW. The walk grants views of Blue Lake and Lake Albina, climbs to the top of Kosciuszko and crosses the famous Snowy River. This main range circuit is one of the classic walks in New South Wales, as the views in clear weather extend all the way over the mountainous landscape to the distant horizon. more...

 
Main Range Track - Charlotte's Pass to Blue Lake
Time: 4 hrs Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 9.3 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 9.3 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 542 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts from the end of Kosciuszko Road, at Charlottes Pass, and follows the signposted Main Range Track to the Blue Lake lookout. The walk crosses the famous Snowy River along the way. The Blue Lake lookout is located a short walk down a bush track and provides stunning views of the lake and a sign provides information on how the lake was formed. more...

 
Main Range Track - Charlotte's Pass to the Snowy River return
Time: 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 1.6 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 1.6 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 123 m There is car access and parking near the start of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts at the end of Kosciuszko Road, Charlottes Pass, and follows a paved footpath down, between lightly scattered snow gums, to the bottom of the valley, where it comes to the famous Snowy River. The Foremans Hut ruins can be found along the optional side trip described in the notes. more...

 
Main Range Track - Loop from Charlottes Pass camping near Mt Townsend
Time: 2 Days Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 25.4 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 25.4 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 1237 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This great overnight walk starts from Charlottes Pass and provides access to some of the best sights around the Kosciuszko National Park. Just a few of the features along this walk include reaching the summits of the two tallest peaks in Australia, looking down on some glacial lakes and crossing the famous Snowy River. more...

 
Merrits Nature Track
Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 3.7 km Walk Length
As this is a Circuit style walk, the 3.7 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 61 m There is car access and parking near the end of this walk
Style: Circuit

This walk explores the native bushland around the winter skiing area. After riding the Kosciuszko Express chairlift up the hill, arriving near the Eagles Nest restaurant, the walk winds through the snow gum forest, following ski runs and bush tracks back down the hill. The walk passes the popular Thredbo Bobsled and continues around the back of the tennis courts, back to the village. more...

 
Rainbow Lake Walk
Time: 45 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
14.7 km ENE of Charlottes Pass
Length: 1.3 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 1.3 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Snowy River(LGA)
Climb: 57 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This popular walk explores the snow gums and alpine grasslands between Kosciuszko Rd and Rainbow Lake. The lake is the main focal point for the walk and is a great place to rest or have lunch. The man-made lake was built in the early 1900's to provide water to the Hotel Kosciusko, it is now a natural, historic and beautiful point of interest to visitors. more...

 
Snow Gums Boardwalk
Time: 15 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 0.2 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 0.2 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 9 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This short walk follows a stone path, then boardwalk, discovering snow gums and two great lookouts. The first lookout provides great views west, up the Snowy River and Club Lake Creek to the Main Range. The next lookout is high on a rocky outcrop providing a fantastic 360 degree view of the surroundings, including much of the Main Range. more...

 
Summit walk - Charlotte's Pass to Mount Kosciuszko
Time: 7 hrs Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 18.5 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 18.5 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 610 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This popular walk starts at Charlottes Pass and follows the Old Kosciuszko Road, as it winds through the mountains, to Rawsons Pass, then continues to the top of Kosciuszko. The walk passes the well known Snowy River and Seamans Hut. From Rawsons Pass it is a fairly short walk up the footpath to Mt Kosciuszko's peak. On a clear day the views span all the way to the horizon in every direction from the highest spot in Australia. more...

 
Summit walk - Charlotte's Pass to Rawson Pass
Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 15.2 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 15.2 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 461 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts at the end of the road at Charlottes Pass, and follows the Old Kosciuszko Road as it winds through the mountains to Rawson Pass. The walk passes the well known Snowy River and Seamans Hut. Rawson Pass is at the foot of Australia's highest mountain, and there are great views along the main range. Rawson Pass is also home to the highest public toilets in Australia. more...

 
Summit walk - Charlotte's Pass to Seamans Hut
Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 12 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 12 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 332 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This nice walk starts from Charlottes Pass and follows the old Kosciuszko Road through the mountains to Seamans Hut, crossing the famous Snowy River along the way. Seamans Hut is a great place to enjoy lunch and is openly available for day use (and for emergency use at night). Most of this walk gives excellent views across the valley and down the Snowy River. The walk follows a well defined service trail (that used to be a public road) with signposts along the way. more...

 
Summit walk Charlotte's Pass to Snowy River
Time: 3 hrs Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
0.5 km NW of Charlottes Pass
Length: 9 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 9 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 237 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

Starting at the end of the road at Charlottes Pass, this walk follows the old Kosciuszko Road towards the main range, stopping at the bridge over the Snowy River. At this point the Snowy River is still in its infancy, as is starts its long journey to the ocean in Victoria. The walk follows a well defined service trail that was a public road until 1976. more...

 
Thredbo to Cascades Lookout return
Time: 2 hrs Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.5 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 4.7 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 4.7 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 121 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts at Thredbo and follows the Riverside Track, along the Thredbo River. The walk passes the golf course and heads through the snow gum forest to the Thredbo River cascades lookout. This walk uses a well defined track from the outskirts of Thredbo Village. more...

 
Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return
Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 7.5 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 7.5 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 287 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk starts at the Thredbo Village and takes a ride up the Kosciuszko Express chairlift to the Eagles Nest restaurant. Then on foot, you head along the footpath, winding up towards Mt Kosciuszko, passing North Rams Head and the Kosciuszko lookout. The walk soon arrives at the metal platform overlooking Lake Cootapatamba. There are great views through this alpine area along this popular walking track. more...

 
Thredbo to Dead Horse Gap
Time: 1 hr 45 mins Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.5 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 4.4 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 4.4 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 214 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This walk starts from the Thredbo golf course and follows the track, winding along the Thredbo River, to Dead Horse Gap. The walk passes through the serene snowgum forest, and enjoys views down to the river from the cascades lookout, at the half way point. Dead Horse Gap is traditionally known as a meeting place for some Aboriginal tribes, and was later used by stockmen to transport cattle. Dead Horse Gap is now the highest point along the alpine way and a popular trackhead for many bushwalks in the mountains. more...

 
Thredbo to Kosciuszko lookout return
Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 3.8 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 3.8 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 149 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This walk explores a section of the track heading towards Mt Kosciuszko from the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift. The walk takes you to the Kosciuszko Lookout, along the metal walkway. This walk takes in the views of Thredbo, North Rams Head and Mt Kosciuszko. From the lookout you can even see the headwaters of the Snowy River, a few hundred meters to the north. more...

 
Thredbo to Village Weir return
Time: 1 Hr Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.2 km WSW of Thredbo Village
Length: 2.2 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 2.2 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Kosciuszko National Park
Climb: 153 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk
Style: Return

This short, relaxing walk starts from Thredbo and follows the Merrits Nature Track to the village weir. A great walk for those who enjoy following a well signposted track. The weir is a lovely spot to stop for lunch before the return journey, back down the hill to Thredbo. more...

 
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