Kosciuszko National Park - Charlottes Pass to Snowy River - Kosciuszko
Address: Kosciuszko National Park
Kosciuszko, NSW 2642
This walk follows the old Summit Road - which has been closed to public vehicles since 1976 - to Mount Kosciuszko. The walk passes through snow gums, heath and herbfields and provides sweeping views of the Main Range and Snowy River. After crossing the Snowy River (4.5 kilometre) the walk climbs gradually to Seaman's Hut (6 kilometre), Rawson's Pass (8km) and the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. A further trail heads back from Mount Kosciuszko to the chairlifts of the Thredbo Alpine Village.
Type of forest: Alpine, grassy woodland
Walking distance: 4.5 kilometre each way
Time: 3 hour return
Difficulty: This walk incorporates steep inclines and descents; moderate fitness is recommended.
How to get there: Kosciuszko National Park is near Jindabyne, a five-hour drive south of Sydney. The walk begins at Charlotte's Pass.
Opening times
Please visit the National Parks website for all details.
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.environment.nsw.gov.au/...
- Kosciuszko National Park
Kosciuszko, NSW 2642
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