Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks

Tours

• Blue Lake Trek Starting from Australia's highest village, Charlotte Pass, you will walk across the Snowy River Starting from Australia's highest village, Charlotte Pass, you will walk across the Snowy River and trek on to experience the power and beauty of the ancient Blue Lake. Hewn out of granite by colliding rivers of ice, this is Kosciuszko National Park's deepest glacial lake.
  
  The final 800 metres of trail ascends steadily on a paved trail, although the last few hundred metres to Charlotte Pass is sometimes known as heartbreak hill, but it's worth it.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback, Thredbo	Charlotte Pass Blue Lake, Thredbo
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Full Day.
  Price*:

• Mount Kosciuszko Trek Ride the chairlift from Thredbo Valley to Eagles Nest, follow a path that crosses the Ride the chairlift from Thredbo Valley to Eagles Nest, follow a path that crosses the headwaters of the Snowy River and enjoy the vista of Lake Cootapatamba, Australia's highest lake. The journey continues to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak, which affords sweeping views over the Main Range and beyond to Victorian alpine terrain.
  
  The grade is easy for all standards of walkers with duration of four and a half to seven hours (variation in time is relative to group fitness level, including breaks).

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Jindabyne	Thredbo Mount. Kosciuszko, Thredbo
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Full Day.
  Price*:

• Mount Stillwell Trek This trek follows Kangaroo Ridge around the top of Charlotte Pass Ski Resort. After passing This trek follows Kangaroo Ridge around the top of Charlotte Pass Ski Resort. After passing Mount Stillwell the hidden mystique of an alpine valley is revealed - leading to the ruins of a chairlift rumoured to be the longest in the world. Enjoy open views of the Main Range and Mount Kosciuszko.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback, 1650 Alpine Way, Jindabyne	Kosciuszko National Park, Charlotte Pass Mount Stillwell, Charlotte Pass
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Full Day.
  Price*:

• Multi Peaks and Glacial Lakes A one night and two day hike. Follow a meandering trail from Guthega Village through A one night and two day hike. Follow a meandering trail from Guthega Village through sup-alpine terrain to a suspension bridge crossing the mighty Snowy River. A long ascent through a variation of terrain and vegetation leads to Mount Twynam, the country's third highest peak. Descend into the upper Blue Lake cirque and onwards to the deep, cold waters of the lake itself.
  
  On day two, depart camp following the Old Summit Road to Rawson's Pass before reaching the summit of Mt Kosciuszko via the stone shelter, 'Seamans Hut'. On return, descent to glacial Lake Cootapatamba via South Kosciuszko Ridge and climb to the high ground of the Ramsheads. The grade is hard and requires a good level of fitness.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Jindabyne	Kosciuszko National Park, Guthega Mount Kosciuszko, Thredbo Thredbo
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Extended.
  Price*:

• Overnight Alpine Walk Day OneNegotiate stepping stones across the famous Snowy River and climb a Day One
  
  Negotiate stepping stones across the famous Snowy River and climb a paved walkway to the ancient Blue Lake cirque. Then it's upwards to Carruther's Peak for lunch and a rest, whilst enjoying the breathtaking views of the Sentinel and Main Range. Return to a fully catered campsite to relax, dine and watch a spectacular Snowy Mountain's sunset.
  
  Day Two
  
  From camp stroll to Rawson's Pass before winding your way up to Mount Kosciuszko. Experience the peculiarity of the granite tors and stunning snow gums as you descend through the alpine forest to Dead Horse Gap and a well earned lunch before the leisurely trip back to Lake Crackenback Resort.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback, 1650 Alpine Way, Jindabyne	Alpine Walk, Jindabyne
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Extended.
  Price*:

• Pass to Pass Walk This is a challenging walk; dissecting the Main Range from Charlotte Pass to Dead Horse This is a challenging walk; dissecting the Main Range from Charlotte Pass to Dead Horse Gap. Trek through a huge natural amphitheatre of derelict ruins of Australian skiing heritage, climb steep slopes, circumnavigate glacial lakes, climb Australia's two highest peaks, cross meandering streams, pass intriguing granite outcrops and pass through enchanting snow gum forests. There is lots to see and many kilometres to cover.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Jindabyne	Charlotte Pass Dead Horse Gap, Thredbo
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Full Day.
  Price*:

• Spotlight Walks This tour is a combination of spotlighting for nocturnal animals, learning about their environment and This tour is a combination of spotlighting for nocturnal animals, learning about their environment and enjoying the wonders of the bush at night.
  
  Advance bookings are necessary for this walk.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crakenback Resort, Alpine Way, Jindabyne	Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Jindabyne
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Night.
  Price*:

• The Bullocks Track Starting from the resort's doorstep, enjoy walking through the Kosciuszko National Park along the Starting from the resort's doorstep, enjoy walking through the Kosciuszko National Park along the Thredbo River and to the Diggings Rest Area. Your local guide will share stories and point out remnants of gold digging days, the historic Bullocks Hut and beautiful alpine flora. This is an excellent walk for spotting native animals. Due to the track's proximity to the Novotel Resort, this is an ideal walk for those pressed for time.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Alpine Way, Jindabyne	Kosciuszko National Park, Thredbo Bullocks Hut, Thredbo
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Walk	Half Day or less.
  Price*: