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 seven-hour Main Range walk 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.
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. Walkers will experience the beauty and wilds of the state's largest National Park in comfort and luxury, with local guides sharing their intimate knowledge and carrying your equipment! Discover pristine glacial lakes and Australia's highest peak in a unique alpine setting. 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
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. Dead Horse Gap walks operate on Mondays. Bookings are required. Thredbo also offers sunrise and sunset walking tours. www.thredbo.com.au
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
Roof of Australia Self-Guided Walking Holiday
Traverse Australia's High Country on foot. 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. It can be started any day from Christmas to Easter, for a minimum of only two people booking together. www.auswalk.com.au
Australian Alps Guided Walking Holiday
Explore the Snowy Mountains on foot in a small, guided group. From the Auswalk base in Jindabyne, travel to a different part of the mountains each day and enjoy stunning walks. This trip starts and finishes in Canberra. Singles, couples and people of all ages are welcome. www.auswalk.com.au
There are many walks in and around Kosciuszko National Park, contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Service Jindabyne office for full details. Phone 1800 004 439 or visit their web site.
Snowy Wilderness
Snowy Mountains hiking through the rugged trails and bush of Snowy Wilderness is getting back to nature the way it was meant to be.
Be at one with the flora and fauna of the wilderness. Views are exhilirating and the natural noises in the high country are a silence to be remembered.
Our guides are experienced and an encyclopedia of information, as well as great campfire company with unlimited stories of local lore.
Come and have a hike with us at Snowy Wilderness that you will never forget. Phone 1800 218 171 or visit www.snowywilderness.com.au
