Walk Kosciuszko National Park in NSW for the ultimate alpine walking adventure. The Snowy Mountains in NSW is a popular place in winter for skiing enthusiasts, but in spring, summer and autumn it becomes a haven for walkers keen to explore its stunning peaks, beautiful snow gum forests and impressive waterfalls. In early summer the alpine meadows erupt with colourful wildflowers whilst the tarns and lakes sparkle like bright jewels. With Mt Kosciuszko Australia’s highest peak as its centre, this area offers spectacular views and a variety of different landscapes to explore.
NOTE: This tour includes an arrival day (including accommodation) and 4 days walking.
Carry as little as your water and lunch
We specialise in providing Pack-Free walks. When you walk with us the emphasis will be enjoying walks without the burden of carrying a heavy pack. Walk with as little as your water and lunch each day giving you the freedom to explore without the back strain!
1 night
For your first night stay at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains. The apartments offer a balcony or patio with views of the Lake Jindabyne or the Snowy Mountains. It’s a 5-minute walk from Jindabyne town centre. Each apartment is air-conditioned and includes full kitchen and laundry facilities. Resort facilities include an indoor pool, tennis court, gym and undercover parking.
1 night
We spend a night at Valhalla Lodge, located in the remote Snowy Mountains alpine village of Perisher Valley, within the stunning Kosciuszko National Park. Nestled in vibrant snow gum bushland, Valhalla is perched hillside, offering sweeping panoramic views across the mountains, valley and resort. With an in house chef on board, we provide the perfect private space for small group getaways.
Lodge facilities include: Ensuite Bedrooms, Cosy Alpine Dining Room, Spacious Lounge Room with Fireplace & Floor to Ceiling Panoramic Views, TV/Games Room with Smart TV, Games and Table Tennis Table, Open Air Summer Deck and Drying Room.
2 nights
Our last two nights are spent in Thredbo village at the charming Denham Hotel. In the style of an older style ski chalet this charming accommodation is perfectly located near the village square. Guests will stay in king or twin rooms with ensuites.
Included on tour
Evening meals are a great time for the group to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Guests will enjoy dining each evening in the lodges accompanied by Australia wines.
Maximum of 12 walkers
Our tours are designed for a maximum of 12 walkers, however, if you have a bigger group, please contact us to see if we can accommodate you.
Chief Experience Officers
Our guides which we refer to as our Chief Experience Officer are passionate about this area’s flora, fauna and history. They will ensure your walking holiday is everything you hoped it would be and bring the group together as well as sharing their love of the environment in which you will travel.
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Life’s an Adventure have won 21 Tourism Awards of Excellence including the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Australia’s Best Adventure Company. Awards are great, but our biggest accolade which we value even more, is that our clients come back and travel with us time and time again.
All our walking holidays are genuinely all-inclusive experience you won’t need to keep putting your hand in your pocket to pay for additional items along the way. Everything has been though of.
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Cancel for any reason option
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Your 5-day walking holiday includes:
*Option to stay the first night in Canberra at the Novotel instead of Jindabyne. On a request basis only.
Today is an arrival day. Your first night will be at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne. Make your own way to the Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains Jindabyne for your overnight accommodation. Check-in is anytime after 2.00pm. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the town, with the town centre a short 5 minute walk away. Tonight meet your guide and the group at 7.00pm for dinner in Embers Fireside Restaurant at Rydges.
CANBERRA PICKUPS: Please note: a 3pm pickup is available today from Vibe Hotel, Canberra, arriving in Jindabyne at 5:10pm in time for dinner. For those wanting this optional pickup please choose on your booking form. Drop offs in Canberra are also available on the final day
TRAIL NOTES: 13kms. 5.5 hours walking with breaks. Medium Grade. Elevation gain: 685m
FLEXIBLE WALKING: 10kms. Easier option walk to Blue Lake only.
TERRAIN: This track starts with a decent down to cross the snowy river by stepping stones then a steep ascent. The track has a firm base with some rocks. expect, gravel, paved, and dirt track on this walk. The adventurous return from follows an off-track route
WALK ITINERARY:Â Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant at the Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains before being transferred to the start of the walk at Charlottes Pass. Along the way we explore trails twisted Snowgums and alpine meadows alive with wildflowers in early summer. We view the spectacular blue lake and for the more adventurous an extra hike out to Carruthers peak and return by the club lake circuit. We then head to our accommodation for this evening at Valhalla Lodge in Perisher. Tonight enjoy dinner and wine in the lodge’s restaurant.
TRAIL NOTES:Â 16-19km. 4-5 hrs.
TERRAIN: This track starts with a gentle descent then a steady, sustained ascent. The track has a firm base with sections of paving and boardwalk as well as natural trail with some rocks. This is a well formed trail.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast at the lodge, we head out for the day’s adventure. From Charlotte Pass our walk takes us to Australia’s highest mountain Mt Kosciuszko. We meander through Alpine fields along the way taking in spectacular views across the mountains and passing pretty glacial lakes. We stop at the historic Seaman’s Hut enjoying the magnificent vistas. We finish the day with a chair-lift ride down the mountain for a bird’s eye view of the landscape. For those wishing to walk further an optional walk is available along the Merritt’s track, which passes through pretty Snowgum forests back down the hill. We walk into our accommodation at Thredbo at the superb Denman Hotel. Enjoy time to relax before enjoying dinner in the Terrace restaurant accompanied with Australian wines.
TRAIL NOTES:Â 13.4km, 4 hours. Medium grade
TERRAIN:Â The track has a smooth, formed surface with occasional rocks and obstacles. Undulating terrain with some short steep hills.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast at the hotel, we head out for the last day’s walking adventure. This morning we access our walk by taking the chairlift up the mountain. Our walk today through the high alpine regions of Kosciuszko National Park offering spectacular vistas of the rugged peaks of Ramshead Range and Crackenback Mountain. Walk through alpine heath and pretty forests of Snowgums as we make our way to the Thredbo Valley. Along the way we may spot wombat, kangaroos or even a wild brumby which roam the plains. After our walk we make our way back to our accommodation at Thredbo. Tonight enjoy dinner in the Terrace restaurant perfectly matched with Australian wines.
TRAIL NOTES: 11kms. 4.5 hours
TERRAIN: Undulating terrain following a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before we set out on the last walk of our tour. Today you head down the mountain to picturesque Sawpit Creek and wander through dry eucalypt forests, to pretty Sawpit Falls and Charlie’s Cascades. Keep your eyes peeled for the interesting wildlife you can spot along the way, including wood ducks, flame robins, crimson rosellas, Australian magpies, and wedge-tailed eagles. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a platypus. Afterwards enjoy a celebratory lunch. Guests can then depart the tour in Jindabyne or be transferred back to Canberra.
FINISH TIME: 2.30pm finish time in Jindabyne or 5.30pm arrival in Canberra.
DEPARTURE DATES:
We run regular tours from October to April every year. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 people. Subject to availability.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: groups@lifesanadventure.com.au
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