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.
Dead Horse Gap Loop track
And Walk
Dead Horse Gap Loop track
4 hrs 30 mins
144 m
Hard track
Covered in snow part of the year
Kosciuszko Express Chairlift
(0km) Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift
1.9 km
20 mins
558m
-1m
Very easy
At the top step of the chair lift and turn left to find the restaurant (now on your right) and track information signs ahead.
Eagles Nest Restaurant
(1.86km) Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath
350 m
6 mins
23m
0m
Moderate track
(2.21km) Int of Dead Horse Gap track and Kosciuszko footpath → Top of Basin Tbar
110 m
2 mins
10m
-1m
Hard track
(2.32km) Top of Basin Tbar → Upper rest area
1.7 km
36 mins
54m
-74m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the signpost, the walk follows the bush track along the ridgeline, down the hill. The track passes a long line of ski run markers, continuing down towards the tree line until it comes to the intersection at the wooden bench.
(3.99km) Upper rest area → Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks
3 km
1 hr 27 mins
11m
-405m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the bench, the walk follows the bush track down the rocky hill. The track passes through the open snow gum forest, down into the valley. The track goes down a long set of wooden steps and comes to an intersection signposted ‘Dead Horse Gap track’.
(7.02km) Int of Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Cascades Trail track head
160 m
3 mins
3m
-6m
Moderate track
Dead Horse Gap
(7.02km) Int Thredbo River and Dead Horse Gap tracks → Thredbo River track western bridge
1.1 km
23 mins
8m
-68m
Moderate track
(8.09km) Thredbo River western bridge → Thredbo River eastern bridge
340 m
7 mins
6m
-15m
Moderate track
(8.43km) Int of Thredbo River track at eastern bridge → Cascades lookout
470 m
9 mins
8m
-21m
Moderate track
Cascades Lookout
(8.9km) Cascades lookout → Int of Thredbo River and golf course tracks
1.3 km
27 mins
12m
-69m
Moderate track
(10.19km) Int of Thredbo River and Golf Course Walk tracks → Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge
810 m
15 mins
1m
-30m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection[29], this walk follows the track away from the golf course down the gentle hill and over a small metal bridge[30], keeping the main river to your right[31]. The track leads through the bush between the golf course and the river, crossing several sections of metal walkways[32] until winding back up to the golf course to soon come to an intersection at a large wooden bridge[33] (that crosses Thredbo River).
(11km) Int of Riverside Walk and Thredbo River bridge → Int behind the community centre
80 m
2 mins
0m
-3m
Moderate track
(11.08km) Int behind the community centre → Thredbo Memorial Community Centre
120 m
2 mins
1m
-4m
Moderate track
Thredbo Golf Course
(11.2km) Thredbo Memorial Community Centre → Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift
480 m
9 mins
10m
-11m
Very easy
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill following the ‘Friday Drive’ sign[45] past the pond (on your right). The road leads through a car park and past the children’s play ground[46]. In time the walk follow the footpath beside the road[47] that leads under a footbridge[48], where this walk then turns left across the road bridge[49]. Here the walk tends left up the road to find a large map[50] and the entrance to the tickets station[51] at the bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift.
Maps for the Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Dead Horse Gap Loop track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Dead Horse Gap Loop track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 9.8 km | ||
Time | 4 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 4km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (2.4km) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.7km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (890m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 4.9km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 8km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 2.8km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (1.3km) is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 8km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Dead Horse Gap Loop track walk starts and ends at the Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift (gps: -36.503981, 148.30397)
Your main transport option to Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ww
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge
2 hrs 30 mins
343 m
Moderate track
Covered in snow part of the year
Guthega
Guthega Alpine Inn
More info.
(0km) Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn → Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track
480 m
10 mins
6m
-34m
Moderate track
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk follows the concrete road down the hill towards the dam. After about 100m, the track veers right at another intersection, following the lower track. The concrete track turns to the right, but this walk continues straight, onto the wide dirt management trail (between the small boulders). Soon the trail bends right and comes to an intersection with a bush track.
(0.48km) Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track → Flying Fox
330 m
9 mins
15m
-44m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk initially steps over a small, eroded gap in the track[1] and then heads upstream alongside Blue Cow Creek, keeping the creek to your right. Before long, the track comes closer to the creek, and reaches a rocky crossing with a bridge[2] and a flying fox[3] over the creek.
Flying Fox
(0.81km) Blue Cow Creek crossing → Illawong Lodge
2.2 km
50 mins
129m
-87m
Moderate track
Illawong Lodge
(3.03km) Illawong Lodge → Suspension bridge
160 m
4 mins
0m
-28m
Moderate track
Suspension Bridge
Maps for the Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 6.4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 410m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (240m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 2.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 480m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 2.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 480m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.8km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 400m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 2.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 330m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Guthega to Snowy River Suspension Bridge walk starts and ends at the Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn (gps: -36.382035, 148.37259)
Your main transport option to Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtsrsb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam
8 hrs
1120 m
Experienced only
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.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
Covered in snow part of the year
Guthega
Guthega Alpine Inn
More info.
(0km) Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn → Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track
480 m
10 mins
6m
-34m
Moderate track
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk follows the concrete road down the hill towards the dam. After about 100m, the track veers right at another intersection, following the lower track. The concrete track turns to the right, but this walk continues straight, onto the wide dirt management trail (between the small boulders). Soon the trail bends right and comes to an intersection with a bush track.
(0.48km) Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track → Flying Fox
330 m
9 mins
15m
-44m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk initially steps over a small, eroded gap in the track[1] and then heads upstream alongside Blue Cow Creek, keeping the creek to your right. Before long, the track comes closer to the creek, and reaches a rocky crossing with a bridge[2] and a flying fox[3] over the creek.
Flying Fox
(0.81km) Blue Cow Creek crossing → Illawong Lodge
2.2 km
50 mins
129m
-87m
Moderate track
Illawong Lodge
(3.03km) Illawong Lodge → Suspension bridge
160 m
4 mins
0m
-28m
Moderate track
Suspension Bridge
(3.19km) Suspension bridge → Pounds Creek flats
2.6 km
1 hr 13 mins
342m
0m
Experienced only
Pounds Creek Flats
This campsite is flat and sheltered from the wind by the mountain. Water supply from the creek is unreliable.
(5.78km) Pounds Creek flats → Twynam saddle
1.1 km
29 mins
131m
0m
Experienced only
(6.85km) Twynam saddle → Little Twynam peak
220 m
7 mins
34m
0m
Experienced only
(7.07km) Little Twynam peak → Int of Blue Lake track and Little Twynam route
1.5 km
35 mins
6m
-249m
Experienced only
(8.57km) Int of Blue Lake track and Little Twynam route → Hedley Tarn
870 m
18 mins
22m
-52m
Moderate track
Hedley Tarn
(8.57km) Int of Blue Lake track and Little Twynam route → Blue Lake
150 m
3 mins
14m
-1m
Moderate track
(8.72km) Blue Lake → Blue Lake lookout
410 m
8 mins
37m
0m
Moderate track
Blue Lake
Maps for the Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 17.4 km | ||
Time | 8 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6) | ||
Infrastructure | No facilities provided (5/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.5km is very steep. Whilst another 560m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 240m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.6km follows a rough unclear track. Whilst another 480m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 220m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
2.8km of this walk Has no directional signs and another 2.7km has directional signs at most intersection. Whilst another 2.6km has minimal directional signs and the remaining 640m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
3.7km of this walk requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience and another 3.1km requires some bushwalking experience. Whilst another 1.5km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience and the remaining 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
4.3km of this walk is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety and another 2.8km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. Whilst another 1.1km forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety and the remaining 550m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
3.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 2.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (2.8km) has no facilities provided.
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam walk starts and ends at the Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn (gps: -36.382035, 148.37259)
Your main transport option to Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtblvlt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Illawong Walk
And Walk
Illawong Walk
2 hrs 45 mins
343 m
Moderate track
From Guthega village, this walk leads you over Blue Cow Creek and alongside the Snowy River to Illawong Lodge and the suspension bridge. You will be using a narrow, unsignposted but generally clear track. A flying fox is in place over Blue Cow Creek, however a more modern bridge offers a safer path across. This walk takes you to remote (locked) hut on the flat plain beside the Snowy River, where the suspension bridge provides great views up and down the valley.
Covered in snow part of the year
Guthega
Guthega Alpine Inn
More info.
(0km) Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn → Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track
480 m
10 mins
6m
-34m
Moderate track
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, the walk follows the concrete road down the hill towards the dam. After about 100m, the track veers right at another intersection, following the lower track. The concrete track turns to the right, but this walk continues straight, onto the wide dirt management trail (between the small boulders). Soon the trail bends right and comes to an intersection with a bush track.
(0.48km) Int. of Guthega road servicetrail and Flying fox track → Flying Fox
330 m
9 mins
15m
-44m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk initially steps over a small, eroded gap in the track[1] and then heads upstream alongside Blue Cow Creek, keeping the creek to your right. Before long, the track comes closer to the creek, and reaches a rocky crossing with a bridge[2] and a flying fox[3] over the creek.
Flying Fox
(0.81km) Blue Cow Creek crossing → Illawong Lodge
2.2 km
50 mins
129m
-87m
Moderate track
Illawong Lodge
(3.03km) Illawong Lodge → Suspension bridge
160 m
4 mins
0m
-28m
Moderate track
Suspension Bridge
Maps for the Illawong Walk walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Illawong Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Illawong Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 6.4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 410m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (240m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 2.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 480m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 2.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 480m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 480m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.8km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 400m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 2.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 330m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Illawong Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Illawong Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Illawong Walk walk starts and ends at the Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn (gps: -36.382035, 148.37259)
Your main transport option to Car park below Guthega Alpine Inn is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtil
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail
6 hrs
611 m
Hard track
This popular walk starts at Charlotte 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.
Covered in snow part of the year
Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.
(0km) End of Kosciuszko Road → Snowy River bridge
4.5 km
1 hr 27 mins
164m
-73m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the bridge, this walk follows the management trail west through the valley, where the trail soon bends right and passes a ‘Snowy River’ sign[12], coming to the bridge crossing the river[13].
(4.48km) Snowy River bridge → Seamans Hut
1.5 km
27 mins
95m
0m
Hard track
Seamans Hut
(5.99km) Seamans Hut → Rawson Pass
1.6 km
31 mins
114m
-15m
Hard track
Rawson Pass
(7.6km) Rawson Pass → Mt Kosciuszko
1.6 km
39 mins
127m
-23m
Hard track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mt Kosciuszko’ sign[28] uphill along the upper track. This track winds steadily up and around the peak of the mountain, passing a stone-paved[29] section of track, and also a metal grate[30] before climbing a few steps[31] to the cairn at the peak of Mt Kosciuszko[32].
Mt Kosciuszko
Maps for the Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Cross sectional view of the Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 18.5 km | ||
Time | 6 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
5km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 2.3km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.5km) has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 9km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 9km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 9km is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail walk starts and ends at the End of Kosciuszko Road (gps: -36.431855, 148.32828)
Your main transport option to End of Kosciuszko Road is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/1p
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Wheatley Circuit
And Walk
Wheatley Circuit
3 hrs
251 m
Hard track
This snowshoe walk follows a winter-only route. From Perisher Valley, you walk up along the Kosciuszko Rd to a gap, just past the last ski lift. Here you leave the road to follow the snow pole line up along the Wheatley Link among the snow gums and crossing some open plains. This link leads up to a valley below Porcupine Rocks, where you follow the snow poles and valley back down towards Perisher. A great walk for people comfortable on snowshoes and wanting to explore a more remote area near Perisher Valley.
Share the Snow
Winter only route
Perisher Valley Village
(0km) Int Kosciuszko and Porcupine Rds → Rock Creek Ski Club intersection
180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m
Moderate track
Rock Creek Ski Club
(0.18km) Rock Creek Ski Club intersection → Int Wheatley Link Track and Kosciuszko Rd
2.1 km
40 mins
111m
-25m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From this intersection, this walk follows the Kosciuszko Rd east gently uphill, out of town. The walk immediately passes ‘Corroboree Restaurant & Bar’[17] (on your left) and continues up the hill past a series of other lodges [18][19] (up to your left). The road steadily begins to climb a bit more steeply, then soon after passing the last ski lift (in the valley on your right[20]), the road comes to a high point and a clearing[21] with a large metal sign and map[22] (on your left).
(2.3km) Int Wheatley Link Track and Kosciuszko Rd → Int of Porcupine Trail and Wheatley Link Track
1.9 km
39 mins
127m
-41m
Hard track
(4.19km) Int of Porcupine Trail and Wheatley Link Track → Porcupine Saddle
320 m
8 mins
25m
-7m
Hard track
Porcupine Rocks
(4.19km) Int of Porcupine Trail and Wheatley Link Track → Int of Porcupine and Link Track
1.3 km
31 mins
7m
-109m
Hard track
(5.52km) Int of Porcupine and Link Track → Perisher Reservoir intersection
1.1 km
22 mins
2m
-58m
Hard track
(6.62km) Perisher Reservoir intersection → Int Kosciuszko and Porcupine Rds
680 m
12 mins
4m
-16m
Moderate track
Turn right: From this intersection near the ‘Rock Creek Ski Club’ hut[66], this walk follows the main road gently downhill[67] towards the resort centre, where the road soon crosses Rock Creek[68]. The walk crosses the creek[69] and passes a few buildings to come to an intersection with Porcupine Road[70] (on your right), just before ‘The Man from Snowy River Hotel’[71] (and the ski tube station on your left[72]).
Maps for the Wheatley Circuit walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Cross sectional view of the Wheatley Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wheatley Circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 7.3 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
4.8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (480m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
4.8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (480m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 4.3km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 3km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
2.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 2.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (1.9km) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
4.3km of this walk is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety and another 2.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). The remaining (860m) is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wheatley Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wheatley Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wheatley Circuit walk starts and ends at the Int Kosciuszko and Porcupine Rds (gps: -36.405802, 148.41192)
Your main transport option to Int Kosciuszko and Porcupine Rds is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/1n
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Cascade Hut
And Walk
Cascade Hut
7 hrs 30 mins
797 m
Hard track
Starting near Dead Horse Gap on the Alpine Way, you will follow the wide Cascade Trail past Bobs Ridge to Cascade Hut in the Pilot Wilderness Area. You follow the Thredbo River for a while before heading over Bobs Ridge, enjoying the distant views into Victoria. The walk then explores a few wooded forests before crossing Cascade Creek and then finding Cascade Hut. The hut is a great place to rest or camp.
Covered in snow part of the year
Dead Horse Gap
(0km) Cascades Trail track head → North side of Thredbo River Bridge track
2.1 km
44 mins
100m
-48m
Hard track
(2.13km) North side of Thredbo River Bridge track → Bobs Ridge
2.7 km
1 hr 4 mins
212m
-19m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the management trail[15], away from the Thredbo River. The trail soon bends left and crosses a smaller creek[16], then winds up out of the valley, passing some short granite tors[17] (on your right). Here the trail bends right and leads up into the snow gum forest. The trail climbs up along the ridge (with a view across the valley to Thredbo behind) and about 900m after entering the snow gum forest, the trail flattens out for a few hundred metres (passing a faint track on your right which leads to a clearing). The trail then begins to climb again and after about 200m, leads through a section of dead snow gums and continues uphill to find a ‘Bobs Ridge’ sign[18] near a few large granite outcrops (on your right) and some great views.
Bob’s Ridge
(4.85km) Bobs Ridge → Cascade Creek Crossing
3.9 km
1 hr 17 mins
17m
-345m
Hard track
(8.72km) Cascade Creek Crossing → Cascade Hut intersection
980 m
19 mins
38m
-7m
Hard track
(9.7km) Cascade Hut intersection → Cascade Hut
110 m
2 mins
0m
-11m
Moderate track
Cascade Hut
Maps for the Cascade Hut walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Cascade Hut bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cascade Hut
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 19.6 km | ||
Time | 7 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 9km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.2km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 9km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1.1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 4.9km has minimal directional signs.
Experience Required
7km of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience and another 2.2km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (110m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 10km of this walk is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 110m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 10km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 110m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Cascade Hut walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cascade Hut walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cascade Hut walk starts and ends at the Cascades Trail track head (gps: -36.522927, 148.26452)
Your main transport option to Cascades Trail track head is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/1q
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop
2 hrs 15 mins
295 m
Hard track
This loop walk starts at Charlotte 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.
Covered in snow part of the year
Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.
Charlotte Pass Village
(0km) Bottom of Basin Poma lift → Top of Pulpit Tbar
510 m
13 mins
103m
0m
Moderate track
(0.51km) Top of Pulpit Tbar → Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform
650 m
13 mins
61m
0m
Moderate track
Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform
(1.16km) Kangaroo Ridge chairlift lookout platform → Mt Stilwell
1.1 km
22 mins
119m
-1m
Hard track
Mt Stilwell
(2.22km) Mt Stilwell → Village Lookdown saddle
900 m
21 mins
11m
-69m
Hard track
(3.12km) Village Lookdown saddle → Village Lookdown
80 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Hard track
Charlotte Pass Village Lookdown
(3.12km) Village Lookdown saddle → Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks
900 m
32 mins
1m
-184m
Hard track
(4.01km) Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks → Charlotte Pass Dam
150 m
4 mins
17m
-1m
Moderate track
Charlotte Pass Dam
(4.01km) Int of Dam and Village Lookdown tracks → Bottom of Kangaroo Ridge chairlift
240 m
6 mins
0m
-27m
Easy track
Maps for the Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Cross sectional view of the Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.2 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 900m is very steep. The remaining (890m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 1.4km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (890m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
2.1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 2km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (240m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
2km of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience and another 1.4km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (890m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
1.8km of this walk is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety and another 1.7km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (750m) is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 2.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Charlotte Pass Village and Mt Stilwell loop walk starts and ends at the Bottom of Basin Poma lift (gps: -36.434466, 148.33219)
Your main transport option to Bottom of Basin Poma lift is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cpvamsl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return
3 hrs 45 mins
287 m
Hard track
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.
Covered in snow part of the year
Kosciuszko Express Chairlift
(0km) Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift
1.9 km
20 mins
558m
-1m
Very easy
At the top step of the chair lift and turn left to find the restaurant (now on your right) and track information signs ahead.
Eagles Nest Restaurant
(1.86km) Top of Kosciuszko Express chairlift → Start of metal walkway
550 m
9 mins
24m
-7m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mt Kosciuszko Lookout’ sign[11] north along the paved path, heading up the gentle hill. The path soon leads past an alcove with two information signs[12], then leads gently downhill to cross a river on a steel bridge[13] to find an intersection (with a narrow track on your right) at a lovely spot beside the creek.
(2.41km) Start of metal walkway → Int of Kosciuszko path and lookout walkway
1.3 km
31 mins
117m
0m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk continues along the metal walkway, heading up the hill[20]. The walk soon passes a ‘Flowers emerge with warmer weather’ information sign[21], then heads up a series of steps to find ‘A rocky mountain home’ information sign[22] and a ‘Thredbo 1.5km’ tag[23] pointing back down the hill. The track mostly flattens out and heads over a gentle rise, soon leading to a clear ‘Y’ intersection[24] on the metal track, marked with ‘Mt Kosciuszko Lookout’ tag[25] welded to the track.
(3.69km) Int of Kosciuszko path and lookout walkway → Kosciuszko lookout
50 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Hard track
Kosciuszko lookout
(3.69km) Int of Kosciuszko path and lookout walkway → Lake Cootapatamba lookout
1.9 km
40 mins
94m
-45m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the metal walkway north into the saddle and up the spur. The path then crosses onto the left-hand side of the ridge as it comes to the signposted ‘Lake Cootapatamba Lookout’[31] and the great valley view[32].
Lake Cootapatamba lookout
Maps for the Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Chimneys Ridge | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85241N CHIMNEYS RIDGE | NSW-85241N |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Jacobs River | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8524 JACOBS RIVER | 8524 |
Cross sectional view of the Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 7.5 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
3.1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.9km is flat with no steps. The remaining (690m) has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 3.2km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 2.4km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 6km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
3.4km of this walk is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety and another 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). The remaining (350m) is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 6km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Thredbo to Cootapatamba lookout return walk starts and ends at the Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift (gps: -36.503981, 148.30397)
Your main transport option to Bottom of Kosciuszko Express chairlift is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttklrxx
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko
9 hrs
920 m
Hard track
This full day walk explores some of the greatest alpine country on offer in NSW. The walk grants views of Blue, Club and Albina Lakes, climbs to the top of Mt Kosciuszko and crosses the famous Snowy River twice. 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. If you want to stay overnight there is a flat area for camping at Wilkinsons Creek, described as a side trip.
Covered in snow part of the year
Between the long weekend in June and October, the road between Perisher Village and Charlotte Pass is closed by the RTA. It is possible to organise oversnow transport.
(0km) End of Kosciuszko Road → Snowy River crossing
790 m
18 mins
1m
-122m
Hard track
Snowy River crossing
(0.79km) Snowy River crossing → Int of Main Range and Blue Lake Lookout tracks
3.2 km
1 hr 7 mins
306m
-33m
Hard track
(4.02km) Int of Main Range and Blue Lake Lookout tracks → Blue Lake lookout
640 m
14 mins
8m
-72m
Hard track
Blue Lake
(4.02km) Int of Main Range and Blue Lake Lookout tracks → Int of Main Range and Mt Twynam tracks
880 m
17 mins
60m
-7m
Hard track
(4.9km) Int of Main Range and Mt Twynam tracks → Carruthers Peak
860 m
18 mins
99m
-2m
Hard track
Carruthers Peak
(5.76km) Carruthers Peak → Int of Main Range and Muellers Peak track
4.2 km
1 hr 29 mins
105m
-235m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the gravel Main Range track south, keeping the valley and Albina Lake to your right. The track heads downhill[44] and then winds around beside a rocky saddle (a short side trip to the left over the small rise reveals some views into the valley). This walk continues along the clear track as it traverses fairly gently around the side of the very steep hill. In a few places, the track has been cut into the rock[45] and provides great views down into the Albina Lake – take care not to slip. The walk continues to another large saddle and just as the track starts to dip down past the saddle, the track comes to a faint intersection with an old management trail[46] (leading to Lake Albina, on your right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the rock-paved Main Range track south[47]. The track steadily winds around the side of the hill (keeping the large valley to your left). After heading between a rocky outcrop[48], the track becomes gravel[49] and starts to head over the ridge before gently winding down the hill. Just before flattening out on the large saddle, the track comes to a faint intersection (with the Muellers Peak and Mt Townsend tracks on your right) marked with a rock cairn[50] (on your right).
(9.98km) Int of Main Range and Muellers Peak track → Int of Main Range and Wilkinsons Creek track
200 m
4 mins
3m
-7m
Hard track
(10.19km) Int of Main Range and Wilkinsons creek track → Wilkinsons creek
780 m
16 mins
1m
-94m
Experienced only
Wilkinsons Creek
(10.19km) Int of Main Range and Wilkinsons Creek track → Int of Main Range track and Kosciuszko walk
1.4 km
38 mins
159m
-2m
Hard track
(11.63km) Int of Main Range track and Kosciuszko path → Mt Kosciuszko
970 m
23 mins
76m
-15m
Hard track
Mt Kosciuszko
(12.6km) Mt Kosciuszko → Rawson Pass
1.6 km
39 mins
23m
-127m
Hard track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track towards ‘Rawson Pass’[74] gently downhill, keeping the main valley to your left. The track almost immediately passes an ‘Alpine Walks’ information sign and map[75] as it continues south. After about 500m, the track becomes a stone path[76] that leads a little further to the clearly signposted three-way intersection at ‘Rawson Pass’[77].
Rawson Pass
(14.25km) Rawson Pass → Seamans Hut
1.6 km
31 mins
15m
-114m
Hard track
Seamans Hut
(15.87km) Seamans Hut → Snowy River bridge
1.5 km
27 mins
0m
-95m
Hard track
(17.37km) Snowy River bridge → End of Kosciuszko Road
4.5 km
1 hr 27 mins
73m
-164m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the bridge[93], this walk heads uphill along the management trail[94], keeping the main line of snow poles to your left. The old road soon leads past a ‘CP 4’ sign[95] (on your left), over the ridge line[96] and down the other side[97]. The trail gently winds down along the side of the hill, enjoying views of the Snowy River and valley to your left[98]. The old road passes a few creeks[99] and more ‘CP’ signs along the way. A little while after the ‘CP 1’ sign[100], the management trail enters a nice grove of snow gum trees[101][102] then heads up a small rise to find the turning circle at the end of Kosciuszko Rd[103][104] at Charlotte Pass (with the toilet block to your right).
Maps for the Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Perisher Valley | 1:25 000 Map Series | 85252S PERISHER VALLEY | NSW-85252S |
Kosciuszko | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8525 KOSCIUSZKO | 8525 |
Cross sectional view of the Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 21.9 km | ||
Time | 9 hrs | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
10km of this walk has short steep hills and another 6km is flat with no steps. The remaining (6km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 20km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 2.2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 19km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 2.4km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
10km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 7km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (4km) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 22km is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
11km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 10km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (790m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko walk starts and ends at the End of Kosciuszko Road (gps: -36.43167, 148.32865)
Your main transport option to End of Kosciuszko Road is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Snowy Mountains weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mrtblakl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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