Bushwalking
A bushwalk is probably the best way to enjoy the alpine air, spectacular views and the 'Sound of Music'-style scenery. Whether you're up for a gentle meander or full on hike, you'll find a walk that suits in the Snowies.
Mount Kosciuszko and the Main Range
For a bushwalking adventure suitable for everyone, take the Crackenback chairlift from Thredbo to start the walk to Mount Kosciuszko, the country's highest mountain, and walk along the rooftop of Australia. Thredbo's sunrise guided walks are well worth the early wake up call. Alternatively start your walk to Mount Kosciuszko from Charlotte Pass. Mountain bikes can also use this path, but be sure to leave the bike at Rawsons Pass to make the final trek on foot.
More challenging is the 21.5 km Main Range loop hike starting and ending at Charlotte Pass. The walk goes past magnificant glacial lakes and streams and affords splendid views that stretch all the way to Victoria.
Australian Alps Walking Track
A 650 kilometre track through the high country of Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. The track climbs our highest mountains and crosses exposed high plains. It passes through magnificent tall forests and stunted snow gum woodlands and visits sites rich in history. www.australianalps.deh.gov.au
Bicentennial National Trail
The longest marked trekking route of its kind in the world, stretching an extraordinary 5,330 kilometres from Cooktown in tropical North Queensland, through the Snowy Mountains, to Healesville in Victoria. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bnt
Hume and Hovell Walking Track
The track commemorates the overland journey made by Hume and Hovell in 1824-25 from the settlement in New South Wales to sea in Victoria. Where possible, the track follows the original route as far as the NSW border. It skirts around the high mountain ranges and crosses some farming country and forestry lands. www.john.chapman.name/longwalk.html
'Auswalk' Roof of Australia Self-Guided Walking Holiday
Traverse Australia's High Country and walk through the Kosciuszko National Park, stopping at alpine villages along the way. Forget about the tent or sleeping bag or even preparing food, as you will be pampered in style at ski lodges. While you are out walking your luggage will be moved onto the next village. This holiday is self-guided; you walk without a guide, following comprehensive Walk Notes and marked maps. www.auswalk.com.au
Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks
Experience the beauty and solitude of Kosciuszko National Park with single and multi day guided walks featuring fully catered, in-field, star-covered, overnight campsites. At the end of the day soak up the sunset while a hearty meal is prepared for you around a star-covered campsite. www.novotellakecrackenback.com.au
K7 Adventures
Bushwalking tours include guided wildflower walks from November to April, walks to Mt. Kosciuszko summit, the Main Range and the Dead Horse Gap Ecology walk. For further information phone (02) 6457 7404 / 0421 862 354 or visit www.k7adventures.com
Thredbo Guided Walks to Mount Kosciuszko
During the walking season, guided walks to Mount Kosciuszko operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and the Main Range on Fridays by Thredbo. Bookings are required. Thredbo also offers sunrise and sunset walking tours. www.thredbo.com.au
