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 With the comfort of Lake Crackenback Resort as your overnight base, venture out on a guided day trek into the Kosciuszko National Park.
All treks are chosen to ensure an enjoyable and memorable experience and include discovering landmark sights, treading lightly through alpine terrain and unveiling the true essence of the Kosciuszko National Park.
Treks are not rushed. There’s time to take a break to enjoy the scenery and enjoy lunch. Learn about the Park or just take your time for the sake of it. There is also opportunity for those with lots of energy to take advantage of a selection of side-trips.
Why not try our Double Pleasure Package: Two single day treks & Two recovery nights at Lake Crackenback Resort. The Double Pleasure Package includes the Mount Kosciuszko Trek on day one and the Snow Gums & Porcupine Track walk on day two, with two recovery nights at the 4 ½ star Lake Crackenback Resort
 Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks are proud partners of Leave No Trace Australia (LNTA) – a national non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor travel and recreation through education, research and partnerships. LNTA builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage. LNTA is dedicated to promoting attitudinal change and the empowerment of individuals, companies and communities to accept responsibility for the conservation of their natural environment. This is achieved by forming partnerships to foster the development of Leave No Trace minimal impact skills and ethics.
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Mt Stilwell Trek
This trek follows Kangaroo Ridge around the top of Charlotte Pass ski resort, the birthplace of modern skiing in Australia. After passing Mt Stilwell the hidden mystique of an alpine valley is revealed, leading to the ruins of a chairlift rumoured to be the longest in the world and one that was doomed from day one of operation. Enjoy open views of the Main Range and Mt Kosciuszko.
Testimonials from hikers:
Very pleasant – Edmund So.
Fantastic, particulary Mt Stilwell walk as we went off the beaten track – Christine Vlietstra.
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| DISTANCE |
8Km |
| GRADE |
Moderate: Suitable for general fitness level with
treks up to approximately 15km. |
| DURATION |
4.5 hrs (variation in time is relative to group
fitness level, including breaks)
6.5 hrs including preparation and travel time to
trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
8:30 am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Tracked & Untracked |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: 210 vertical metres
DESCENT: 210 vertical metres |
| START / FINISH |
START: Charlotte Pass
FINISH: Charlotte Pass |
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Mt Kosciuszko Trek
Ride the chairlift from Thredbo Village (1365 metres) to Eagles Nest (1945metres), follow a grated path that crosses the headwaters of the Snowy River and enjoy the vista of Lake Cootapatamba, Australia's highest lake. The journey continues with the summitting of Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, which affords sweeping views over the Main Range and beyond to Victorian alpine terrain.
Testimonials from hikers:
Breathtaking both physically & emotionally, I had dreamt of this lying in hospital earlier this year, not in my wildest dreams did I think I could do it – Dan Meehan.
Could not be better & I’m not easily pleased – Deborah Smith
Fantastic! I was in heaven – Judy Hawkins.
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| DISTANCE |
13km |
| GRADE |
Moderate: Suitable for general fitness level with treks up to approximately 15km.
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| DURATION |
6.5 hrs (variation in time is relative to group fitness level, including breaks)
8.5 hrs including preparation and travel time to trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
8:15am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Established trail |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: 351 vertical metres
DESCENT: 351vertical metres |
| START / FINISH |
START: Thredbo
FINISH: Thredbo |
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Snow Gums & Porcupine Track
DAY TWO of the Double Pleasure package (DAY ONE is the Mt Kosciuszko Trek)
Enjoy a relaxing shuttle trip to the trail head at Charlotte Pass - the frontier to the Main Range. The Snow Gums boardwalk trail starts at Charlotte Pass lookout, from here you will see Australia's highest peak and a vast overview of the Main Range, our guide will also offer their intimate knowledge about the area.
A short transfer to Perisher Valley places you at the start of the next section of the day's journey, on Porcupine Track.
The Porcupine Track meanders through a beautiful open valley decorated with majestic snow gums. At Porcupine Rocks, situated on the ridgeline of the Ramshead Range, soak up a commanding view of the Thredbo Valley, the Monaro Plains and distant peaks.
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| DISTANCE |
5.5 Km return |
| GRADE |
Easy: Distances under approximately 10km with very little up & down |
| DURATION |
3.45 hrs (variation in time is relative to group fitness level, including breaks)
5.45 hrs including preparation and travel time to trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
8:15am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Tracked & Untracked |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: 186 vertical metres
DESCENT: 186 vertical metres
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| START / FINISH |
START: Charlotte Pass / Perisher
FINISH: Charlotte Pass / Perisher
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The Bullocks Track
Starting from the resort’s doorstep, enjoy walking through the Kosciuszko National Park along the Thredbo River and to the Diggings rest area. Our 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 including the shy platypus. Due to the track’s proximity to Novotel Lake Crackenback resort vehicle access to the trailhead in not necessary, making this an ideal walk for those pressed for time.
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| DISTANCE |
11km return via Bullocks Hut from resort reception. |
| GRADE |
Easy: Distances under approximately 10km with very little up & down. |
| DURATION |
3.5hrs (variation in time is relative to group fitness level, including breaks)
4 hrs including preparation time. |
| MEETING TIME |
9.00am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Track |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: NA
DESCENT: NA |
| START / FINISH |
START: Lake Crackenback Resort
FINISH: Lake Crackenback Resort |
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Blue Lake Trek
Starting from Australia's highest village, Charlotte Pass, cross 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 800m of trail ascends steadily on a paved trail, albeit the last few hundred metres to Charlotte Pass is sometimes known as heartbreak hill, but it’s worth it.Testimonials from hikers:
A wonderful achievement considering my limited walking experiences – why travel overseas when we have this wonder at our doorstep – Nerida Williams.
Great fun – Janice Johnson
Great day – Noel Uhe
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| DISTANCE |
10km |
| GRADE |
Moderate: Suitable for general fitness level with treks up to approximately 15km. |
| DURATION |
6.5 hrs. (variation in time is relative to group fitness level, including breaks)
8.5 hrs including preparation and travel time to trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
8:30am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Established trail & Untracked |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: 570 vertical metres
DESCENT: 570 vertical metres |
| START / FINISH |
START: Charlotte Pass
FINISH: Charlotte Pass |
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Pass to Pass Trek
A challenging trek 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, bag Australia’s two highest peaks, cross meandering streams, see intriguing granite outcrops and pass through enchanting snow gum forests. Lots to see, lots of up & down and lots of kilometres to cover.Testimonials from hikers:
Wow! Thought we would be sick sore & sorry the next day and although a little weary and heavy the elation of having done something we had always wanted to do dulled my pains. I meet so many personal challenges and faced fears; I succeeded to brag about it and would love to go again. – Des & Lynn McGovern
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| DISTANCE |
21km |
| GRADE |
Expert: Only for fit, experienced participants. Steep hills & long distances will be encountered with treks approximately 20km - 25km. Minimal walking on established trails. |
| DURATION |
8.5 hrs approx (time is relative to an advanced group fitness level)
10 hrs including preparation and travel time to trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
7:00am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Tracked & Untracked |
| ALTITUDE |
ASCENT: 909 vertical metres
DESCENT: 1184 vertical metres |
| START / FINISH |
START: Charlotte Pass
FINISH: Dead Horse Gap |
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Mt Tate Trek
After a 2km ascent the windswept snow gums give way to vast alpine vistas. Cross Consett Stephen Pass, the high point of two watersheds & onto Mt Tate. This area is at the northern end of the Main Range & affords excellent views of Guthega Ski Village, The Rolling Grounds & The Main Range. Descend Tate East Ridge & drop back into the sub alpine. From here the trek follows relics of an old ski tow built by dam workers in the 60’s during the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. This is another trek popular with the guides, graded at moderate expect to find this trek challenging.
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| DISTANCE |
13.5Km |
| GRADE |
Moderate: Suitable for general fitness level with treks up to approximately 15km. |
| DURATION |
7.25 hrs approx (time is relative to an advanced group fitness level)
10.25 hrs including preparation and travel time to trail head |
| MEETING TIME |
8:15am |
| TRAIL TYPE |
Tracked & Untracked |
| ALTITUDE |
ASSCENT: 510 vertical metres
DESCENT: 510 vertical metres |
| START / FINISH |
START: Guthega
FINISH: Guthega |
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If weather conditions are not suitable for scheduled treks an alternative trek/route will be utilised.
Please refer to overnight treks ‘WATERFALL & EAGLES NEST’ and 'RAINBOW LAKE & EAGLES NEST'.
Day segments of the listed weather contingency overnight treks function as alternative routes for scheduled day treks.
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