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Charlotte Pass to Thredbo via Rawson Pass

Starting at Charlotte 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.

Total climbing: 431m

12.2 km One way
5 hrs

Hard track

Summit Trail – Charlotte Pass to Rawson Pass

This walk starts at the end of the road at Charlotte 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.

Total climbing: 461m

15.2 km Return
5 hrs 30 mins

Hard track

Summit walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko – Summit Trail

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.

Total climbing: 611m

18.5 km Return
6 hrs

Hard track

Main Range Walk – Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko

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.

Total climbing: 920m

21.9 km Circuit
9 hrs

Hard track

Main Range Track – Loop from Charlotte Pass camping near Mt Townsend

This great overnight walk starts from Charlotte 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.

Total climbing: 1260m

27.7 km Circuit
2 Days

Experienced only

Main Range Circuit from Guthega

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.

Total climbing: 2317m

45 km Circuit
4 Days

Experienced only

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Rock cutting on the old summit road

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Australia’s highest public toilet at Rawson Pass

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Public Toilets at Rawson Pass

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