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Popular Walks
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Mt Ngungun
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Mount Coolum
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Mt Warning Summit Trail
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Mt Cordeaux
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Twin Falls Circuit
(625 ticks)
Popular Walks
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Mt Ngungun
(1138 ticks) -
Mount Coolum
(858 ticks) -
Mt Warning Summit Trail
(758 ticks) -
Mt Cordeaux
(654 ticks) -
Twin Falls Circuit
(625 ticks)
Sub-Regions
Walks in Kosciuszko National Park
(New South Wales)
18
km
9
hrs
Kosciuszko Summit (Winter)
Start at Charlottes Pass carpark and cross the Snowy River and then onto Seaman's Hut. Follow the road markers the entire way to Rawson's Pass. Depending on snow depth Ski or snow shoe walk around to Rawson's Pass where Australia's highest toilet is and usually covered in snow. Scale the summit of Kosciuszko in a straight line from this point on watching out for icy conditions on the ascent. Summit carn is normally identifiable in good weather. Return by the same path. An Alternate route is to scale Etheridge Ridge avoiding deep snow drift near Rawson's Pass which can be up to 2-3 metres in depth in section. Utilise Seaman's Hut as the half way point to rest, warm up and have a break. Always check weather conditions before attempting.
10
km
3
hrs
Landers Falls
50 km south of Tumut on the Snowy Mountains Highway, this walk begins at the northern end of the Cumberland Trail, there is a car park 300 mtrs off Highway. You will follow a 4x4 track for 4.2km then continue the last 800 mtrs on a well defined track to the impressive falls and Valley Lookouts.
9.3
km
return
4
hrs
Main Range Track - Charlottes Pass to Blue Lake
This walk starts from the end of Kosciuszko Road, at Charlotte 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 sidetrack and provides stunning views of the lake. There are a series of information signs that provide information on how this lake and other features in the area where formed.
4
km
2
hrs
Mt Piper (Smiggin Holes)
From Perisher carpark follow the fenceline that seperates the snowplay area from the ski runs. Follow the piper t-bar lift to the end. Walk along the ridge line keeping Smiggins Hole resort on the right. As you appriach the summit you will find a false summit surrounded by large rocks. Look to the north north west and you will see a second summit with a radar tower to the right. This is the true summit (1850m) and is marked by a survey marker on a large rock. Return either by Smiggins Hole resort or the same way on ascent. Good views of Guthega, Blue Cow to the south. Difficult in snow (advise to take snowshoes but not neccesary). Be careful not to disturb snowwalls near rocky areas.
22
km
return
8
hrs
Mt Townsend
A long hike up to the 2nd highest mountain in Australia. Better views and greater seculsion than it's more popular neighbour Mt Kosciuszko.
2.5
km
return
1
hr
Rainbow Lake Track
A relatively easy short walk in kosciuszko national park. patches of snow can obscure the path a bit. Beautiful eucalypts and wildflowers would be beautiful in spring.
4
km
2
hrs
Round Mountain Walk
This short but steep return walk starts from the round Mountain trail head on the Khancoban-Cabramurra rd (closed June-October)Walk 1.5 km to the Farm Ridge Junction, then descend 500m to Round Mountain Hut, which was restored folling the 2003 bushfires.
44.7
km
3
days
The Aussie 10
A walk through the Aussie alps summiting the 10 highest peaks in Australia.
Mount Kosciuszko 2228
Mount Townsend 2209
Mount Twynam 2195
Rams Head 2190
Unnamed peak on Etheridge Ridge 2180
Rams Head North 2177
Alice Rawson Peak 2160
Abbott Peak 2145
Carruthers Peak 2145
Mt Northcote 2131
37
km
4
days
The Main Range from Dead Horse Gap.
An off track walk to begin that tries to bag all 10 of Australia's Highest peaks.
8
km
return
3
hrs
Thedbo Valley Trails
Pipeline Path - Starting at Valley Terminal go past the tennis courts and the bobsled. As you approach Woodridge residential area take the right hand turn down the stairs to Friday Drive. Turn right and cross the bridge, then on the far side of the bridge cross the road. Between the bridge and the embankment you will see the Pipeline Path leading off, take that path all the way to the end, where you will meet Friday Drive which will take you back to the village, please be aware of vehicles.
Bridle Trail Loop - Starting at Valley Terminal go past the tennis courts and the bobsled. As you approach Woodridge residential area take the right hand turn down the stairs to Friday Drive. When you reach the road, turn left and follow the road edge to Friday Flat, Thredbo’s beginner ski run in the wintertime. Head towards the clock tower beyond which you will see the start of the Bridle Trail Loop. From here the track continues to a fork, take either route as the track circles back to this point. Return along the same route.
