Australian Alps Walking Track: Canberra to Kosciuszko (16 Days)

Traverse the northern third of the Australian Alps Walking Track. Hike through native Eucalypt forest, traverse windswept mountain ridges and summit some of the tallest peaks in the ACT and NSW.

Overview

The Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) is Australia’s premier long-distance alpine bushwalk. At 680km in length, it traverses Australia’s finest high country between Tharwa (ACT) and Walhalla (VIC).

Passing through terrain that is inaccessible by vehicle, the track offers the potential to explore some of the most remote and rugged areas within Victoria, NSW, and the ACT. Unlike the standard tourist hikes of Australia, the remote nature of this route provides an authentic wilderness experience without the crowds.

This trip tackles the northern third of the AAWT, from Tharwa (ACT) to Dead Horse Gap (NSW). Traversing the high plains of the Snowy Mountains, explore historic alpine huts, spot native wildflowers and summit Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko.

On this trip you have the opportunity to develop your outdoor skills and knowledge. Our world-class guides are passionate about sharing their experience. Learn how to lighten your pack, nail your nutrition and navigate in the backcountry. Have the confidence to pursue unguided multi-day hiking trips or even take on a thru hike like the Pacific Crest Trail!

• Activity Level: Moderate - Challenging
• Duration: 16 Days
• Distance: 238km
• Approx. pack weight: 10kg
• Intimate group size: max 10 person

Key Features

• Take in epic mountain sunrises & sunsets
• Visit 10+ historic alpine huts
• Enjoy a quiet wilderness walking experience
• Discover famous Australian snow gums & alpine wildflowers
• Explore Namadgi & Kosciuszko National Park

Highlights

✔ Summit the tallest mountains in Australia; Mt Kosciuszko (2228m), Mt Townsend (2209m), Mt Twynam (2196m) and Rams Head (2190m) ✔ Walk past Australia's highest alpine lakes including Lake Cootapatamba, Club Lake, Blue Lake, and Lake Albina ✔ Summit Mt Jagungal (2061m), the northermost 2000m peak in Australia ✔ Explore the karst landscape and gorges of Blue Waterholes ✔ Summit Mt Bimberi (1913m), the highest peak in the ACT

Inclusions

• World-class ultralight hiking gear & clothing (total pack weight ~10kg)
• All meals, snacks, and hot drinks (excludes breakfast on day 1 and dinner on the final day)
• Two world-class guides
• Return transport from/to Canberra
• Support vehicle access every 3-5 days for food resupply and personal drop bag
• Extensive preparation package, including a detailed packing list document and video
• Small group size of max 10 people with 2 guides (5:1 guest-to-guide ratio)

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