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 Traverse
Australia's Alps, staying overnight in secluded ski villages.
These high peaks are in 'The Man from Snowy River' country - the
man who rode where no other riders dared go in pursuit of a
valuable stallion who had escaped to run with the brumbies (wild
bush horses). See an ancient landscape carved out by
receding glaciers of the last Ice Age, enjoy lunch beside a lake
and walk through snow gum woodlands and colourful alpine
meadows. In summer the wildflowers are striking - fields
of snow daisies, alpine buttercups, billy buttons, golden
everlastings and unique alpine gentians. The route culminates in
an ascent of Australia's highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko - with
a little help from a chairlift !
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6 day / 5 night NSW High Country Walk Itinerary (Self Guide) |
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Includes 4 days walking.
Day 1: Starts in Jindabyne any time after 2pm. Accommodation: Jindabyne
(D)
Day 2: After a transfer high into the mountains, the walk begins
with the easy Aqueduct Trail. Marvel at one of the greatest
engineering feats in the world - the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme built
in the 1950s and 1960s to change the direction of the rivers and provide
water for farmers on the dry inland plains. The path meanders beside the
scheme’s aqueducts, rivers and dams that opened up this isolated
country. After lunch, climb to Porcupine Rocks for spectacular views of
the Great Dividing Range. The ancient snow gum trees here are twisted
and gnarled through centuries of harsh winters. After rain or fog these
tree trunks change colour to brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow and
green.
Accommodation: Charlotte Pass Alpine Village (B,L,D)
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Day 3: Did you know that Australia has glacial lakes? You will see several
on this walk above the tree line. Cross the Snowy River, walk
through fields carpeted in wildflowers, stroll along high grassy ridges
and chill your drink in an icy lake. Watch out for sphagnum bogs - large
mossy plants that hold six times their weight in water then slowly
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| Accommodation: Charlotte Pass
Alpine Village (B,L,D) |
Day 4: Walk to the summit of the highest mountain in Australia, Mt
Kosciuszko, a highlight not to be missed. This mountain is a mecca for
walkers and you'll share the summit with people from all over the world.
Finish the day with an exhilarating ride down the country's longest
chairlift. Hardy walkers can choose to walk Merritt's Track steeply down
through unique mountain ash forests and waterfall valleys.
Accommodation: Thredbo Alpine Village (B,L,D)
Day 5: Take the easy way and ride the chairlift up! Today’s walk
descends through fields of alpine wildflowers and snowgum
forests to the Thredbo Valley. If you are lucky, you might
see wild brumbies roaming the plains. Walk quietly in this
special, pristine place. Finish the day with an easy stroll
along the banks of the swift Thredbo River as it meanders down
to the village.
Accommodation: Thredbo Alpine Village (B,L)
Day 6: After breakfast you'll be transported back to Jindabyne where
your trip finishes. (B)
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NSW High Country Self Guide Walk -
GENERAL NOTES |
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DEPARTURE DATES: Any day from 26 Dec to Easter for a minimum of 2
guests
LOCATION: Commences in Jindabyne
in the Snowy Mountains (approx. half way between Sydney and Melbourne).
Access is by daily coach and flight service.
GRADING: Walking is 25% easy, 55% moderate, 20% more strenuous,
with chairlift used on steepest section. Longest day has 6 hours walking
(can be reduced).
ACCOMMODATION: Alpine lodges, bed and breakfasts.
MEALS: Included meals are noted in the itinerary - (B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Double/twin share accommodation, meals as per
itinerary, luggage transfers, vehicle transfers required for the
itinerary, chairlift rides, information booklets, insulated lunch bag,
map case, National Park fees, walking notes, maps.
NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary,
cost of getting to and from Jindabyne.
THE BEST TIME TO GO: This mountain environment is about 10 degrees
cooler than Sydney. January-February is usually warm and the alpine
wildflowers are at their best. December and March are usually cool to
mild. (During the Australian winter much of the area is covered in
snow, of course, and the walking season is during the summer.) |
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NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice
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PRICES:
SELF
GUIDE Walk
NSW High Country |
Until
31 March 2009 |
1
Apr'09 - 31 March'10 |
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| Per person per tour |
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| NSW High
Country Walk: 6 days/5 nights |
A$1307 |
A$304 |
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