3 Dec 2024

Spectacular new Snowies Alpine Walk launches in Kosciuszko National Park

The new Snowies Alpine Walk, an incredible 56km, 4-day walk on Monero Ngarigo Country in Kosciuszko National Park, is now open and ready for the summer walking season. 

The walk, delivered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), links the alpine locations of Guthega, Charlotte Pass, Perisher and Bullocks Flat with newly constructed track, combined with existing tracks.

Visitors will experience breathtaking views of high-country plains and snow-capped mountain ranges as they journey alongside the Snowy River, across glacier-carved landscapes to Mount Kosciuszko, before descending through subalpine meadows and tall montane forests to the Thredbo River. 

Highlights along the way include crossing the scenic Snowy River at Spencers Creek on Australia’s highest suspension bridge, enjoying sweeping views of the Main Range and reaching the top peak in mainland Australia. Walkers will also pass the iconic Blue Lake and wander through ancient snow gum forests and wildflower meadows. 

Walkers can choose to do any section of the track as a single day walk or combine sections for a multi-day walking experience. The suggested itinerary for the 4-day walk is:

• Day 1 - Guthega to Charlotte Pass - 9 km
• Day 2 - Charlotte Pass to Charlotte Pass via Main Range - 22 km
• Day 3 - Charlotte Pass to Perisher - 12.7 km
• Day 4 - Perisher to Bullocks Flat - 12 km
  

Walkers can stay in one of the many accommodation options in Kosciuszko National Park including NPWS’ Numbananga Lodge, Creel Lodge or Creel Bay cottages, or in the alpine villages at Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher, Guthega or Charlotte Pass. Shuttle services are available if required to assist with transfers to the start and finish of each track section. 

The walk can be tackled as self-guided, or for those that would prefer to be guided by an expert and learn about the area on the way, guided experiences are also available.

The Snowies Alpine Walk is a joint state and Commonwealth-funded project, with $17.1 million from Restart NSW’s Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund and $10 million from the Australian Government's Regional Recovery Partnerships Program.

As part of the 6-year Snowies Alpine Walk project, NPWS built more than 28km of new tracks and upgraded some of the existing tracks and associated infrastructure that form part of the walk including the Porcupine walk, Illawong walk, Main Range loop and the Kosciuszko Summit.

The Snowies Alpine Walk will showcase the diversity of alpine landscapes, unique ecosystems and breathtaking views of the precinct and provide new walking experiences to attract a range of visitors in warmer seasons. 

For more information visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/snowiesalpinewalk

View Snowies Alpine Walk 60 second video and animated 3D fly-over map.  

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For further information, images or to arrange an interview, please contact Alexandra Malfroy on 
0475 964 941 or alexandra.malfroy@environment.nsw.gov.au